Hi
Are out there any rom that have more than 2gb of data partition?
Or could I do myself a new data partition in any rom making the 2gb default bigger?
I don't think rom creates partition.. You can do it through pc Odin I think.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
I don't find anything wherever I sear, 0 info on google about modifying data partition with odin or similar
up!
proably have to make a custom pit file as all the roms are set to use 2gb data, if it is even possible that is, just use apps2sd if you need mroe space
Related
I am a noob and have recently discovered android and wanted to know that what is the difference between apps2sd and apps2ext????
mahroze said:
I am a noob and have recently discovered android and wanted to know that what is the difference between apps2sd and apps2ext????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think your talking about the difference between apps to ext or froyo's built in apps to fat?
if so:
apps to ext tricks the os into thinking that a special ext partition on your sd card is your data partition. this way all app data goes to the sd card and saves your data partition completely.
pros:
all apps are compatible
no data space used on the data partition
the phone thinks its saving apps internally
Apps are very accessible for backup
cons:
you have to format and partition your sd card (this really isent hard and can be done in recovery)
if the sd card is pulled, mounted to the computer, or dies, you cannot access your apps.
you have to specify an exact amount of space on the sd card dedicated to apps that can no longer be used as storage space(unless you use linux I suppose... but it would be pointless to save stuff there besides apps)
apps rely on the speed of the sd (this usually isn't a problem though)
not all roms support it. (there are usually work arounds though)
Froyo apps to sd puts the bulk of the app onto the regular partition of your sd card (no special formatting required) but still saves data to the data partition.
pros:
saves space on the data partition
no special formatting is needed
is more secure for app developers
because you dont need the extra partition, you'll have more free sd card space.
cons:
still uses some space internally which isn't bad unless you have a crazy amount of apps or some very large data hogs.
if the sd card is pulled, mounted to the computer, or dies, you cannot access your apps.
apps rely on the speed of the sd (this usually isn't a problem though)
only Froyo roms support it
the internal memory is the fastest best place for apps, but if you need more space then by all means try one of the above methods
they both get the job done in their own way.
firefly6240 said:
I think your talking about the difference between apps to ext or froyo's built in apps to fat?
if so:
apps to ext tricks the os into thinking that a special ext partition on your sd card is your data partition. this way all app data goes to the sd card and saves your data partition completely.
pros:
all apps are compatible
no data space used on the data partition
the phone thinks its saving apps internally
Apps are very accessible for backup
cons:
you have to format and partition your sd card (this really isent hard and can be done in recovery)
if the sd card is pulled, mounted to the computer, or dies, you cannot access your apps.
you have to specify an exact amount of space on the sd card dedicated to apps that can no longer be used as storage space(unless you use linux I suppose... but it would be pointless to save stuff there besides apps)
apps rely on the speed of the sd (this usually isn't a problem though)
not all roms support it. (there are usually work arounds though)
Froyo apps to sd puts the bulk of the app onto the regular partition of your sd card (no special formatting required) but still saves data to the data partition.
pros:
saves space on the data partition
no special formatting is needed
is more secure for app developers
because you dont need the extra partition, you'll have more free sd card space.
cons:
still uses some space internally which isn't bad unless you have a crazy amount of apps or some very large data hogs.
if the sd card is pulled, mounted to the computer, or dies, you cannot access your apps.
apps rely on the speed of the sd (this usually isn't a problem though)
only Froyo roms support it
the internal memory is the fastest best place for apps, but if you need more space then by all means try one of the above methods
they both get the job done in their own way.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanx for the info but how do i partition my sd card so that apps can be transfered
There is an option in recovery to partition sdcard. U will lose everything on it though so save what u want to the computer. Backup your apps with titanium backup or equivalent. And as always do a nandroid backup in recovery and save to your computer as well with titanium backup u made before u repartition. If u need ext 3 or for there are options for that in recovery too.
Edit: put backups back on SD after partitioning so u have your nandroid just in case and can restore apps in titanium
Sent from my HTC Magic SparksMod using XDA App
johnson8cyl said:
There is an option in recovery to partition sdcard. U will lose everything on it though so save what u want to the computer. Backup your apps with titanium backup or equivalent. And as always do a nandroid backup in recovery and save to your computer as well with titanium backup u made before u repartition. If u need ext 3 or for there are options for that in recovery too.
Edit: put backups back on SD after partitioning so u have your nandroid just in case and can restore apps in titanium
Sent from my HTC Magic SparksMod using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
could guide me through a step by step process on how to partition the sdcard through recovery and then to transfer apps to the sdcard....thanx in advance
mahroze said:
could guide me through a step by step process on how to partition the sdcard through recovery and then to transfer apps to the sdcard....thanx in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What recovery do u have?
Sent from my HTC Magic SparksMod using XDA App
johnson8cyl said:
What recovery do u have?
Sent from my HTC Magic SparksMod using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Build : RA-dream-v.1.5.2
U should get 1.7.0. Just my opinion. U should have an option to partition your SD. Once u start its self explanatory really. Just make sure u do everything I told u before about the backups and saving to your computer so u don't lose anything important as it will completely wipe your card clean. What Tom are u trying to flash afterwards?
Sent from my HTC Magic SparksMod using XDA App
johnson8cyl said:
U should get 1.7.0. Just my opinion. U should have an option to partition your SD. Once u start its self explanatory really. Just make sure u do everything I told u before about the backups and saving to your computer so u don't lose anything important as it will completely wipe your card clean. What Tom are u trying to flash afterwards?
Sent from my HTC Magic SparksMod using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
maybe CM 6.1 or the Froyo for trout
U will have to check the first page of the rom and see if u need an ext 3 or 4 partition. Apps to SD should be automatic if u set it up the way they tell u as far as partitioning. Just do everything I told u and u should be good
Sent from my HTC Magic SparksMod using XDA App
johnson8cyl said:
U will have to check the first page of the rom and see if u need an ext 3 or 4 partition. Apps to SD should be automatic if u set it up the way they tell u as far as partitioning. Just do everything I told u and u should be good
Sent from my HTC Magic SparksMod using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hey man thanx for all the help but i have one problem though I have the firerats patch file but i cant seem to run it via adb but it says cannot open could you guide me through
What are u trying to do with the patch? U should have it on your sdcard and be running commands in the terminal not adb.
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
johnson8cyl said:
What are u trying to do with the patch? U should have it on your sdcard and be running commands in the terminal not adb.
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanx man i realized that i was entering the name of the patch file wrong
Hi,
I have the N1 with SD card in FAT32, and most apps were moved to SD using App2SD, and I am rooted.
I hear that EXT3 or 4 gives me advantages.
How can I convert my current SD card to a partitioned, swapped, EXT3 or 4 card, and keep all my apps working?
Can I just copy the SD contents to my Mac, then use Amon, then restore the SD and it'll all magically work, or will I lose all my apps by copying the SD contents to Mac?
Also please advise the ideal swap size and other sizes when partitioning in Amon.
Can I suggest you titanium backup for prevent losing app's preferences?
Make a full backup of all apps with tb then copy all your sd on computer and you're ready to partition or wipe and flashing all u want!
For me 0mb of swap and 1024mb of ext3/4 works great!! I'm with cg7 so I'm able to use s2e, it's really a greate app, search it on market !
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA Premium App
nekobus said:
Can I suggest you titanium backup for prevent losing app's preferences?
Make a full backup of all apps with tb then copy all your sd on computer and you're ready to partition or wipe and flashing all u want!
For me 0mb of swap and 1024mb of ext3/4 works great!! I'm with cg7 so I'm able to use s2e, it's really a greate app, search it on market !
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can definitely copy all of the files on are SD to another computer. I would always backup those up from time to time.
My personal preference is to boot my laptop using a USB drive with Ubuntu on it. Then I can use gpartd to repartition without recopying the data (BACKUP ANYWAY!).
gpartd allows resizing and creating partitions while maintaining the data.
I created a 512MB partition (no swap) and used S2E to move all my apps from the FAT32 partition. Worked great.
Thanks, I tried as you both suggested and succeeded with relatively few problems.
How do I actually click 'Go' in S2E. I have checked the box 'Applications', but I can't see how to actually make it 'Start' moving them. Or does it just happen automagically on reboot?
One added thought--
I prefer sdformatter to format card. I find after redoing sdcard from time to time with this flashing mania, that the phone does not format as cleanly and remnants are left behind--can cause issues
Ken
CJSnet said:
Thanks, I tried as you both suggested and succeeded with relatively few problems.
How do I actually click 'Go' in S2E. I have checked the box 'Applications', but I can't see how to actually make it 'Start' moving them. Or does it just happen automagically on reboot?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check the box, then reboot.
And you're good to go.
Remember to move back apps from SD to internal (internal is now your SD-ext)
And don't forget to set install location to internal in CMsettings
Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
If you got a computer with a Linux distribution, you may use gparted and resize your partition without any need to format it entirely ;-)
How to partition My SDHC 8GB card to EXT4?
for exemple with a partitionprogram like this http://www.partitionwizard.com
But you dont need to format whole card, just create another partition and format it....
Sent from my Shakira using XDA App
I've also done this and is now partition thanks to This Tutorial Here
My question though is: "How can i tell that the apps are being installed in the EXT? that I partition since I have an 8GB SDcard and i left the rest for the games and apps, can anyone tell that part?"
Thanks in advance for the help.
Sent from my Ever Wondering Doubtful Thoughts.
First you need to root your phone and install from market link2sd....or install one custom roms and change in settings installation place,but for custom rom you dont need ext parition coz app can be installed directly to sd
Sent from my Shakira using XDA App
I followed the tutorial linked by istreva, and I also succeded in formatting and/or creating ext partition directly with the phone plugged via USB (mounted as a mass memory), without physically removing the SD from the phone and thus removing the cover (annoying for me).
Custom ROMs usually autodetect your ext partition and install your apps directly there, without changing any setting.
Moreover, I prefer to keep my apps in an ext partition rather than directly on the FAT, because I can plug in the phone as a mass memory without letting apps stop functioning
Any one know how to increase internal storage? As iwanted to keep all the apps in internal storage instead of sdcard .
Advise against it. Set by default for system apps. Unless you flash custom rom. Best solution transfer apps to ext sd card
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA
jim2sad said:
Any one know how to increase internal storage? As iwanted to keep all the apps in internal storage instead of sdcard .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think messing around with the partition is a good idea. But if you are a pro, that's what Android is for.
Sent from my GT-N7000
Well, yes and no. You have x GB of internal storage. That will never change. The deal is that you can only use a set amount of that x GB for apps and data. Without going into that much detail, though, a majority of that x GB is partitioned like this:
/system – x GB
/data – x GB
/cache – x MB/GB
/data is the only partition you can actually use for apps and data. So, to answer your question, you can make that /data partition larger. This requires root, though, as you suspected.
Resizing the partitions is much more advanced, though, and is not as simple as just installing an app. Whether you have a custom or stock ROM, make sure you leave yourself enough space where it needs to be.
So can I custom partitions my phone u may ask. At the moment it does not seem to be any tools or mod for doing this on N7000. But u can google "custom mtd partitions android" (or galaxy note).
But its not something I recommend but if u feel comfortable for doing this (if u find any ways to custom partitions) despite all the warnings that may appear on the guide, you can just go ahead and custom partition
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Thanks for all the feedback =]
I'm on latest CM9 with Semaphore 1.2.4, but this latest update used up a lot of space in /system partition which only left me 2MB spaces. I need extra spaces for system app and new bootanimation, how?
You cant change the system partition size however to get the space in it try moving your app to sdcard.
-----Sent using RemICS-i9000-----
Even I need help with it..
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2
erpurohit said:
You cant change the system partition size however to get the space in it try moving your app to sdcard.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How sure are you on that? From what I understand PIT files in ODIN can change partition layout. If one can change partition layout, one should be able to increase /system as well.
That said, I find Android very confusing. Some examples:
Onboard flash is not a SD card. A SD card is something you can just pull out of the device. Yet android refers to the onboard flash - or well, more accurately a specific partition on the onboard flash - as SD card.
CWM backup is supposed to do a *FULL* backup. Yet it does not include my pictures. No matter what format/wipe options I choose in CWM, the pictures don't go away... I have a whole different concept off a full wipe / factory reset / format SD than that.
It seems several tools format the wrong thing.
App data directories seem to move all over the place. I usually make nandroid backups and I have issues restoring my app *data* every time I use another ROM.
All that said, I'm a big time linux user. I'm extremely familiar with system maintenance on computers. However Android is new to me. All the confusing on naming etc. however is a HUGE !#@%!!#% obstacle.
But why explain things clearly or use terms what they're for. Much easier to confuse people right? At least someone can make money of it then.
Get slimbean 2.1
It has 1.9 gb of /system!!
Sent from my Rolls-Royce.
jay_ingale said:
Get slimbean 2.1
It has 1.9 gb of /system!!
Sent from my Rolls-Royce.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All new version of jelly bean will be of this size only....
Delete /system/media/videos and convert cyanogenmod wallapapers to user apps. Saves ~15 mb
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
Sorry to bump such old thread.
I was offered a I9000 that I would like to use as second phone.
I flashed I9000XXJVU_I9000OXAJVU_OXA through odin, and then root (cf-root) and MackayRom 1.7 .
As it says in the rom thread, I have a space problem. Is there any chance better than this one?
Any possibility of repartitioning the internal storage?
Here is my partition scheme: