[Q] A2SD choices? Which is best? - Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Heyo N1 community,
About to do my first daily driver flash so I'm trying to make sure I'm doing everything right.
Have a quick questions regarding the various Apps2SD choices.
As far as I know, there are market apps designed to get the job done, but as I understand it there are also scripts? And these are smoother in their implementation?
The only one I've seen is the Darktremor A2SD script, which is still a beta and looks like it's been problematic for some.
Are there other options, or is the Darktremor A2SD the only one? If there are other options, is Darktremor's still the best?
Thanks for any and all help fellas.

personal choice although most devs rec what a2sd to use such as
roms like medroid ics are built in
i use dt beta4 on cm7 roms with zero issues

Used S2E for like a year or so with no issues. Has a useful GUI too.
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Awesome thanks for the advice and info fellas. gonna check these bad boys out right now.

Do u guys know if a2sd works with miui still? It used to work for me but then I updated to a newer version (currently on 1.12.16, I know its old now but after my a2sd failed to work and my nandroid backup didn't restore properly I just quit updating). Just wondering if they fixed a2sd in the later versions or not, if so I will flash that. Thanks

haven't ran it for awhile, but not aware it won't, maybe other issues on your flash
redo sdcard and ext and try
start a thread and ask on forum, someone will inform you

rugmankc said:
personal choice although most devs rec what a2sd to use such as
roms like medroid ics are built in
i use dt beta4 on cm7 roms with zero issues
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I've tried to use Dt beta4 many times, but it seems to do nothing. I install a new rom with a fresh ext4 partition, and I set up my phone, and then I go back into recovery and flash the .zip for Dt beta4. It successfully installs, but when i check my internal storage, it still shows up as 200mb or so, and apps continue to be installed on internal storage. Where am I going wrong?

In terminal, type:
su
a2sd reinstall
a2sd cachesd
Have you done it?
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MoeNeXus said:
In terminal, type:
su
a2sd reinstall
a2sd cachesd
Have you done it?
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hmm, no I haven't. Thanks so much.

All apps on ext4
I am on stock 2.3.6 with root,
and I would like to install all my apps on ex4 partition, what should i do?
Pls guide me
Thanks in adv.

earth08 said:
I am on stock 2.3.6 with root,
and I would like to install all my apps on ex4 partition, what should i do?
Pls guide me
Thanks in adv.
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+1 for curiosity's sake

I use IA2SD script.

I'm on MiUI 2.3.2 ROM which has A2SD enabled with it. Though Dark Tremors seems to be a popular one from what I've seen on these forums.

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Having Prob Udating from old CM build to a newer one...

i am currently using CM 3.2 WITHOUT A2sd, i was at one time on Super Hero v2 and did have Apps2sd but didnt like Hero lag so i Nandroid flashed my backup of CM 3.2 now i am trying to go to newest CM build but everytime i flash i get bootloop, with and without wipe. what do i need to do, and since i still have app2sd set up but just not using it, do i need to redo the entire a2sd setup? if anyone can help me with the easiest way to do this it will be greatly appreciated.
Since you mixed some Hero in there, I'd wipe the Ext2 also. In recovery:
Code:
mount /system/sd
rm -rf /system/sd*
I think that'll work. Or if you have a card reader just put it in your PC and wipe the ext2.
caleoss said:
i am currently using CM 3.2 WITHOUT A2sd, i was at one time on Super Hero v2 and did have Apps2sd but didnt like Hero lag so i Nandroid flashed my backup of CM 3.2 now i am trying to go to newest CM build but everytime i flash i get bootloop, with and without wipe. what do i need to do, and since i still have app2sd set up but just not using it, do i need to redo the entire a2sd setup? if anyone can help me with the easiest way to do this it will be greatly appreciated.
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I agree about wiping the EXT. But if you are not using apps2sd why not just reformat your card and start fresh? A new build always runs better on a fresh card.

Apps2sd on Jacxhero 1.2

It says it is automatic but it wasn't for me. All I could think of is downloading a .apk for apps2sd but it says not to do that. Thanks for any help.
I searched and couldn't find the answer so sorry if it's an obvious question
edit: I'm thinking about running an apps2sd.apk... I have no clue why this isn't working
you have an ext3 partition?
grandomegabosses said:
you have an ext3 partition?
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yes i do, I've had apps2sd running before.
and you're sure it didn't work? you reflash it? if so, reformatted your ext partition? if so, redid all of your partitions completely? if after all that it isn't working, i dunno what to tell ya.
grandomegabosses said:
and you're sure it didn't work? you reflash it? if so, reformatted your ext partition? if so, redid all of your partitions completely? if after all that it isn't working, i dunno what to tell ya.
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Yeah, I've done all of that initially after I saw it didn't work, thanks though.
sorry i couldn't help, man :\ best of luck to you
i dont know if this will work, but try flashing another hero rom, then flash jachero back on top of it if your apps2sd works.
your ext is the 2nd partition right?
B-man007 said:
i dont know if this will work, but try flashing another hero rom, then flash jachero back on top of it if your apps2sd works.
your ext is the 2nd partition right?
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Thanks, but I tried that and didn't work, and yes it is, I just flashed cyanogen to make sure apps2sd is working and it is on that build.
apps2sd not automatic
Also having this identical issue. Worked perfectly pre JacxHero1.2 build yet not now.
Even reformatted entire Sd prior to updating current build to correct 1.2 bootloop issue which worked yet now no apps2sd and int mem gettin low so would be super nice to find a troubleshoot method not previously already mentioned. Anyone? Plz help. Thanks in advance.
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JacxHero1.2
Ext3 = 500mb
Linux-swap = 64mb
clefky10 said:
Thanks, but I tried that and didn't work, and yes it is, I just flashed cyanogen to make sure apps2sd is working and it is on that build.
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can you run a logcat on first boot?
update (workaround) - apps2sd not automatic
Have found out that upon flashing Rom updates (jacxheroski1.4 being my currently installed version), any apps installed to internal mem prior to flash will complete a move across. I.E. the entire flashing process serves to actually move them all over to ext3 but once back in and re-booted, apps2sd once again permanently ceases to work automatically, upon any subsequent reboot thereafter. For now, guess I've found an tolerable alternate workaround yet this is not the optimal solution by any means. Are there any others having this problem? Any additional potential fixes not previously denoted within this thread? Thanks in advance

Apps2sd - Will this work

Hey guys,
I found this vid for G1 will this process work for HTC hero if not then how would I go about doing this on the Hero, please help
Not really...
Do you have a rooted phone ? Which rom are you using ?
If your phone is rooted you can try that guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
There is a section for app2sd.
Why isn't it possible to make the official 2.1 rom which is rooted work with app2sd?
I haven't said that.. I just said that this method is not for the Hero...
I don't know for the official 2.1 rom rooted because I don't use it and it may be because app2sd isn't included..
yeah i know, that you didn't said it sorry, didn't wanted to say something wrong. But in every App2sd Tutorial i found so far you have to install the custom firmware to get app2sd... i mean is it something which has to do with the kernel?
Not really sure but see:
Setup Apps2SD
ONLY RECOMMENDED ON CLASS 4+ SD CARDS. Don't bother if you don't know what this is . GIYF.
Do this process after doing everything else! So make sure you have a working custom rom installed which supports Apps2SD. This is designed for VillainROM which doesn't use a swap, if your ROM does support swap ask for a recommended amount. Also note that the ext2 partition will be unreadable from windows or through android os.
1. Backup your SD card to your computer (very important as this process will wipe all the data on it)
2. Restart your phone into recovery mode (Home + Power)
3. Select:
Partition sdcard
Partition SD
Press Home
Swap-size = 0 MB
Ext2-size = 512 MB (recommended)
FAT32-size = Remainder
Press Home
4. Once complete Reboot system now and wait! This can take 20 minutes or so to complete, so just keep waiting!
(Optional - before reboot) - Under partition sdcard you can convert the ext2 partition to ext3 - "SD:ext2 to ext3" - however this isn't recommended as it can apparently wear out your sd card quicker. I believe VillainROM even supports ext4 as well so you can do "SD:ext3 to ext4" after the first one too. Though again this will typically just wear out your SD faster without providing any speed benefits.
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You don't need to install anything... App2SD is included in the rom you have dowloaded (if it is included of course)
Which rom do you have ?
2.1 Official HTC Stock rom with root... and no i don't wanna use a custom rom, because im happy with the stock rom
So it should be because the dev didn't include App2SD in the rom :s
Hmm okay im asking now like a noob:
do i need an apk which i install in the hero, so that i can do the adb-commands and get app2sd working?
do i need to switch the kernel, so that i can do the adb-commands and get app2sd working?
are both of the suggestions wrong and i would need something other than that?
My rom is: RoufianosV1.1-Clean - http://hero-roms.blogspot.com/2010/06/roufianosv11-clean.html
so it does have apps2sd included...
Manny- said:
My rom is: RoufianosV1.1-Clean - http://hero-roms.blogspot.com/2010/06/roufianosv11-clean.html
so it does have apps2sd included...
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Yes it has it ..
Apps2SD - 100% working
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Seelbreaker said:
Hmm okay im asking now like a noob:
do i need an apk which i install in the hero, so that i can do the adb-commands and get app2sd working?
do i need to switch the kernel, so that i can do the adb-commands and get app2sd working?
are both of the suggestions wrong and i would need something other than that?
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Hmmm I don't really know it sorry :s
However I don't think that there is an apk..Try to ask it to the dev who provide the rom..
Sorry
thanks man its working now btw, can i increase the fat2 to more than 512mb?
Yes you can but it will be useless because 512 Mb of apps is really huge !!
I agree, but the reason why i want to do it is because i only have about 108mb available internal space so i thought if i increase it above 512mb i should get more perhaps?

[Q] Any Froyo Roms with Apps2Ext2/3 feature support?

[Q] Any Froyo Roms w/ App2Ext3
I probably have this in the wrong forum, I have been using Telus Lite V4 for some time, and have tried numerous Froyo Roms but I always come back to Telus Lite for the App2Ext2/3 ability and wonder why no one has this feature in the Froyo Roms. I am aware that 2.2 (Froy) has the Apps2SD feature but I get a lot more space left over on my phones internal memory with the Ext3. Anyone know of a ROM thats 2.2 and has t his feature? Thank you in advance.
I have been using Telus Lite V4 for some time, and have tried numerous Froyo Roms but I always come back to Telus Lite for the App2Ext2/3 ability and wonder why no one has this feature in the Froyo Roms. I am aware that 2.2 (Froy) has the Apps2SD feature but I get a lot more space left over on my phones internal memory with the Ext3. Anyone know of a ROM thats 2.2 and has t his feature? Thank you in advance.
froyo leak asia support apps2ext2... used it since. month ago....
Any Froyo rom can use app2ext now.
jgregoryj1 said:
I have been using Telus Lite V4 for some time, and have tried numerous Froyo Roms but I always come back to Telus Lite for the App2Ext2/3 ability and wonder why no one has this feature in the Froyo Roms. I am aware that 2.2 (Froy) has the Apps2SD feature but I get a lot more space left over on my phones internal memory with the Ext3. Anyone know of a ROM thats 2.2 and has t his feature? Thank you in advance.
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I am using cronos 1.81, I installed app2ext full in OR update, using the manual from leaked APAC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10994672&postcount=226
I am using the apps I had with leaked ROM that I had in ext2 partition. No need to reinstall, just applied cronos update from OR 3.3, then app2ext update, console to mk system/sd dir -there is a warning that only dalvik in ext in update-, but later all the old apps are installed and running
For me this is best option with ext2
Sorry my english
I am using cronos 1.81, I installed app2ext full in OR update, using the manual from leaked APAC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=226
I am using the apps I had with leaked ROM that I had in ext2 partition. No need to reinstall, just applied cronos update from OR 3.3, then app2ext update, console to mk system/sd dir -there is a warning that only dalvik in ext in update-, but later all the old apps are installed and running
For me this is best option with ext2
Sorry my english
cobasy said:
I am using cronos 1.81, I installed app2ext full in OR update, using the manual from leaked APAC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=226
I am using the apps I had with leaked ROM that I had in ext2 partition. No need to reinstall, just applied cronos update from OR 3.3, then app2ext update, console to mk system/sd dir -there is a warning that only dalvik in ext in update-, but later all the old apps are installed and running
For me this is best option with ext2
Sorry my english
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i tried the ext2 guide and I have managed to make my ext2 parition,
however when I apply the update file from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811132&page=4
goodwin_c post
then do the mk drive as well
and reboot, my phone is unfunctional. everything does not run ...
anyone know what i am doing wrong?
i am using the leaked apac 2.2 froyo rom btw, and flashed the backup that didnt have ext2 support built in.
i want to avoid to have to reflash the nandroid with the ext2 support in.
merged
I merged the duplicate threads on this question. Please do not create duplicate threads or crosspost between forums.
samus777 said:
i tried the ext2 guide and I have managed to make my ext2 parition,
however when I apply the update file from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811132&page=4
goodwin_c post
then do the mk drive as well
and reboot, my phone is unfunctional. everything does not run ...
anyone know what i am doing wrong?
i am using the leaked apac 2.2 froyo rom btw, and flashed the backup that didnt have ext2 support built in.
i want to avoid to have to reflash the nandroid with the ext2 support in.
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can anyone help please???
greatly appreciated
I have used the Cyanogen mod roms both 6 (2.2) and 7 (2.3) and when I tried to use the apps2Ext tool, I then reboot and all I ever get is a bootloop. If I use my partitioned sdcard it bootloops, if I use a standard sdcard without the apps2ext hack its fine and boot up, but then no apps2ext. Do either of the above cyanogen mod roms support apps2ext? Also I have tried both GOT and Androidani (or something spelled like that). Thank you again for your feedback. Much appreciated.
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pls help! darktremor, s2e,link2sd??? cant understand

I am running Xtreme G version 2 ROM.
i have tried s2e, link2sd, darkremor everything. the problem is:
1)in link2sd it worked at first but internal memory kept on increasing but i was still able to install.( i have partition of 4096) however after downloading many apps(over 100) the rom kept on rebooting and i had to wipe data ,cache, dalvik cache. i had experienced same problem on stock rom.
2)s2e and darktremor i cant understand what to do in darktremor app2sdgui or terminal emulator i dont know what to do.
all i want is to move apps to sd partition i dont care how i just want free internal memory.
on any of the above methods if u can help me or even post a link ill be grateful.
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I am running Xtreme G version 2 ROM.
i have tried s2e, link2sd, darkremor everything. the problem is:
1)in link2sd it worked at first but internal memory kept on increasing but i was still able to install.( i have partition of 4096) however after downloading many apps(over 100) the rom kept on rebooting and i had to wipe data ,cache, dalvik cache. i had experienced same problem on stock rom.
2)s2e and darktremor i cant understand what to do in darktremor app2sdgui or terminal emulator i dont know what to do.
all i want is to move apps to sd partition i dont care how i just want free internal memory.
on any of the above methods if u can help me or even post a link ill be grateful.
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F*ck yeah... you crazy... over 100 apps ? !
Try this. Darktremor automatically put apps to sd-card.
but this rom is running on 2.3.7(although with ics/jb interface) the guide u gave me is for cm9 or 10.
ps some of those apps were very small like chainfire etc
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F*ck yeah... you crazy... over 100 apps ? !
Try this. Darktremor automatically put apps to sd-card.
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but this rom is running on 2.3.7(although with ics/jb interface) the guide u gave me is for cm9 or 10.
ps some of those apps were very small like chainfire etc
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but this rom is running on 2.3.7(although with ics/jb interface) the guide u gave me is for cm9 or 10.
ps some of those apps were very small like chainfire etc
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Altrough they small, those apps are saving configuration which big for data.
Nahhh... sorry, search around here.
i've tried them all and now sticking to:
GingerMod
cause it's totally auto and lets you choose what/where to keep
give it a try

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