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i searched for this and came up with some links, but none to verify my exact question which is, do i need a certain ROM, or recovery image, i have the RA-dream-V1.5.2. to apply apps2sd, i am currently running the latest cyanogen ROM, do i need a sd card reader or can it be done just by using terminal emulator, and i just bought a 4gb class 6 from new egg, and i was wondering what do you guys recommend for my ext2 partition space to be? so if you guys have any info on this it would be great if you threw it my way thank you!
Most rom have it enabled automaticlly when it sees an extX partition. The recovery is not required, but helpful if you don't have a linux system or other software to create the partitions on your computer. No card reader is required unless you want to format it that way. The only terminal commands you would need would be in the recovery console for you. The space is up to you and your needs and does not increase or decrease performance either way.
See the link below and it will help you doing it the manual way and with Amon_RA's recovery.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Apps2SD
thank you, you were a bunch of help, i shall try this when i get home tonight
No problem, let me know how it goes.
it asked me for swap-size and also ext2-size, im not to sure what numbers i need hmm?
If you plan on using a hero rom put in something for swap, if not put zero. The put in the amount of ext you want for apps. (normally between 256-512)
To upgrade the file system from ext2 -> ext3 use the command upgrade_fs in the recovery console.
Look at the link I gave you and scroll down to the Amon_RA section if you need more help.
it said upgrade_fs not found (nvm)
i got ext2 to ext3 thank you for all your help sorry for being a pain dude...
so to make sure i did it right, how much available phone space should i have?
It varies based on the cache you have for the apps, but I have 68mb but I have been running the same rom for a while. It should be around 80mb if you haven't done anything to build the cache, but I have the 1.33.2005 SPL which increases the internal memory size.
I get the same error "upgrade_fs not found" when I want to upgrade to ext 3 from console. From Amon_Ra's recovery I get an error too when I want to upgrade to ext 3. The other SD card I have worked perfectly with exact the same steps. What is wrong? Thanks
if you amon's isnt there an option that says upgrade ext2 to ext3? i guess thats the same?
sakumaxp said:
i guess thats the same?
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As the upgrade_fs script, yes.
evilkorn said:
As the upgrade_fs script, yes.
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yeah thats what i did because it did the not found error, so i was like meh, sounds like the same haha
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if you amon's isnt there an option that says upgrade ext2 to ext3? i guess thats the same?
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I get an error when I press "upgrade ext2 to ext3" on my 2 GB card, the 1 GB card is done already.
sorry dude im a noob at this thing myself i guess one of the senior guys gotta answer this for you =\
Very strange, after many attempts suddenly I made the partitions, I don't know why but it worked
well thats good to hear =]
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?
hi ;
how can I instal program on sd card ?
i use (app2sdcard) but doesnot work !!
it say you ext2 ( connot mount ext2 partition ) !!!!!!
then I try to instal setInstallLocation .. but my device say faild !!!
my device it root it .. but idonot get benefit
please help me ​
Eyaad said:
hi ;
how can I instal program on sd card ?
i use (app2sdcard) but doesnot work !!
it say you ext2 ( connot mount ext2 partition ) !!!!!!
then I try to instal setInstallLocation .. but my device say faild !!!
my device it root it .. but idonot get benefit
please help me ​
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well i must say that fist you need a ext2 partition in order to install apps on an SD card
the easy way to create an ext2 part is via the new open recovery it an the proses deletes all current data on your SD card so you must back it up (I also recommend a 2.1 custom room with this featured added, i personalty have 2.2 custom room on mine)
whats your main language (cuz it does not seem to be English) can you tell me which was your procedure
You sound like you're still in the beginning, so i got something for ya.
There's an app called iAPK.exe (version 0.2), if you can't find it on google, msg me and i'll pass it to ya.
All you need to do is fire up that app, (of course with phone connected), then simply drag any apk over it.
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You sound like you're still in the beginning, so i got something for ya.
There's an app called iAPK.exe (version 0.2), if you can't find it on google, msg me and i'll pass it to ya.
All you need to do is fire up that app, (of course with phone connected), then simply drag any apk over it.
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I downloaded the app & test, but it only install to my main rom, not sd, can you show me how?
Which rom are you on?
may be something wrong with you sdcard...
Try app2card 2.4 it will help u. Back up all ur sd card data before using. The app will format ur sd card to create new ext2 partition
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spiderx_mm said:
Try app2card 2.4 it will help u. Back up all ur sd card data before using. The app will format ur sd card to create new ext2 partition
Sent from my Milestone XT720 using XDA App
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Does this app require using a custom rom? because I have the stock rom on my milestone 2.1update1 and the device is rooted...
better use app2sd adb method bcoz when u reflash their automatically replace back ur app so no need to backup...base on my exprience...
hello everybody...
i am just new to android...i have milestone..
tried different roms(cm6,got 2.2etc) but still like my custom 2.1 stock rom
(which i have customised with launcher pro,overclock,setcpu profiles,androot,autokiller,dolphin hd ete etc=perfect)
except for the apps 2 sd..
can you help ,me?i tried app2card,it doesnt work..
phone takes very long to boot, and home screen goes blank (i have class 4 sd card)..
how did you do it? please help guys...
any help would be highly appreciated...
cooldudeansari said:
hello everybody...
i am just new to android...i have milestone..
tried different roms(cm6,got 2.2etc) but still like my custom 2.1 stock rom
(which i have customised with launcher pro,overclock,setcpu profiles,androot,autokiller,dolphin hd ete etc=perfect)
except for the apps 2 sd..
can you help ,me?i tried app2card,it doesnt work..
phone takes very long to boot, and home screen goes blank (i have class 4 sd card)..
how did you do it? please help guys...
any help would be highly appreciated...
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why do you say it doesnt work?
as i said..the phone takes forever to boot...even after it boots...the home screen goes blank,and i am not able to do anything except do a nandroid restore by going back in to recovery...i have a class 4 card 8 gb...can u help?
cooldudeansari said:
as i said..the phone takes forever to boot...even after it boots...the home screen goes blank,and i am not able to do anything except do a nandroid restore by going back in to recovery...i have a class 4 card 8 gb...can u help?
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will talk in messenger tomorroW!
i am about to flash emanoN 5 from my stock rom
but i have some questions before that :
1- my phone is S5570JPKS1 can i use it normally?
2- is it totally support Arabic write and read ?
3-is it has usb flash mounting ?
4- camera and multitouch are working well ?
This is europian version best worj on kpk firmvare and its the best rom for ur mini. Everything work just fine. Enyoj into ur new rom
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hatem 5000 said:
i am about to flash emanoN 5 from my stock rom
but i have some questions before that :
1- my phone is S5570JPKS1 can i use it normally?
2- is it totally support Arabic write and read ?
3-is it has usb flash mounting ?
4- camera and multitouch are working well ?
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1) ya u can flash it witout any problems.
2) yes it supports full arabic
3) yes it has flash mount.
4) yes camera nd multitouch r workin well.
The rom is stable so Happy flashing.
i flashed it already and it is so fast an stable till mow
but how can i mount usb flash to phone ?
and i am already parted my sd card to fat32 and ext4 but it mount from the
normal internal memory ??!!
is it support that
i hat link to ext that
i want exactly something like that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398797
but for custom rom's
i hope to boot from the ext partion it self not just
mount it ?
Do an nandroid backup for safe.
hatem 5000 said:
i hat link to ext that
i want exactly something like that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398797
but for custom rom's
i hope to boot from the ext partion it self not just
mount it ?
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Well, we all know that Doc's method will not work on custom ROMs. A similar method is possible on custom ROMs and that is by using the Amarulz' script to mount the ext-partition as your internal memory. You can search it on the Dev Thread. But remember that using the memory card as your internal memory will result to a slightly slower performance on the applications.
there are so many scripts and app to do that like dt app2sd script, amuralz script, s2e script, link2sd app, and many more but out of them I like link2sd app because it allow me which app to move and which to not
thanQ all,
and i am begin to get used to ( link to ext) but still
feel some lag
and does any one know how to attach a memory flash
to this rom ?
I use emanonv5 works just perfect, my fav custom rom
SyAdmin said:
I use emanonv5 works just perfect, my fav custom rom
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how many apps do you install ?!
could you attach a flash memory ?
Ok seems many usrs here have the same problems over and over again. so heres a tut!
This will probably cover many other topics but simplified here as much as i can.
You Must have the following to get this to work:
ROOT
Recovery 5.0.2.6
busybox installed.
if you have non of these...do not attempt any of this thread till you have!
To start with.
Creation of EXT3 Partitions.
you will need Minitool Partition Wizard. Mini Tool Partition Wizard Download
This is a harddrive/diskspace program allowing accurate modification of disk space.
Never create an EXT3 in CWM, as this will create whats known as a swap drive.
this causes the bootloop. Hence the non boot!
EXT3 has to be set as primary drive not logical.
Size allowance recommendations (personal choice, but this is after a few findings and results given by Salsa users)
SD Card Size.................................EXT3 Size
2GB......(Class 2).............................250MB
4GB......(Class 2-4)..........................500MB
8GB......(Class4-6)...........................500MB-1GB
16GB....(Class8-10).........................1.2GB​
WARNING, anything over 1.5GB will result in serious problems and SD damage
This also works around class types of SD Card. the higher the class the faster it works, there are various brands offering different class cards, find a fast and big card for best performance. I currently use Class 8 16GB with 1GB Ext3 with little/no lag
Wise idea before this to make an SD backup, if done correctly your data will not be affected...if you screwed up...you'll loose everything...so back it up!
To start with,
Remove Sd Card and use and SD Reader and insert into your computer USB Slot.
Open Minitool Partition Wizard.
Resize your sd card accordingly leaving 1.2-1.5gb of unallocated space. Apply the actions.
Now you have the unallocated space, reformat the space in EXT3 and set as Primary drive. Apply Actions.
Now normally the Application throws your sd out and says bad drive......this is sometimes normal so don't panic.
Reinsert your Sd in Phone and boot into recovery only
Data2sd script
theres 2 scripts available for these roms.
htc-data2sd-ext3 or data2whatever by m1ndh8x4r.
2.1 Roms work well with htc-data2sd-ext3 script with no problems.
data2whatever works really well with 3.5 sense Roms (Bens/M1nds)
*****There is a warning with this data2whatever script....When using this script, you will notice after a short period, that you cannot update or install any more apks. This is due to a Dalvik error within the script on Deodexed roms, currently it cannot be fixed, you have been warned*****​
these can be used easily but the following rules must be applied.
You must flash the rom firstly by the 3 wipes...regardless!
flash the rom as normal and reboot full, letting the rom fully build it self and load up... ie input your details/sign in wifi etc.
check it out for a few mins while your waiting...hey even make a backup lol!
OK now reboot in recovery and flash the chosen script....DO NOT WIPE ANYTHING!
once flashed reboot normally.
it will boot, it may take up to 5-10mins but it will boot. if by any chance you a boot loop at the boot animation screen then you have an EXT3 fault and you must redo the EXT3 Partition in Minitool to proceed again.
data2sd scripts are here>
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?duigp9ky9796b65 for htc-data2sd-ext3.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?m7bv6pk024p63ef for d2extv0.43.zip (New/Advanced)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qr5rh2fho1hnbnl for data2whatever
This is a proven way and so many have tried and failed other ways.
Please try this guide. If you get stuck please just ask!
Please Answer my poll at the top and Thank this post...Ty!
If you Answer NO to this guide, please post below and tell me why so i may help further
Heyy it worked thanks man
BigBearEvo said:
Open Minitool Partition Wizard.
Resize your sd card accordingly leaving 1.2-1.5gb of unallocated space. Apply the actions.
Now you have the unallocated space, reformat the space in EXT3 and set as Primary drive.
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Trying to do this with fdisk on linux
It works but runs slowly for some reason
I have a 2GB cards, first partition is about 1.4 for normal /sdcard the remaining .4GB for /data
Both partitions are start aligned on 2048 sectors
Issue - applications get corrupted after restart
I am facing strange issue. I did everything described above and have /data on sd. But everytime I reboot something happens to most apps. They are installed but when I try to launch any of them I got errors and application closes. I need to reinstall EVERY app and they work until next reboot. Any ideas about the cause or what to check ? At this point I am trying not to discharge or reboot my phone by it;s impossible to keep it that way.
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I am facing strange issue. I did everything described above and have /data on sd. But everytime I reboot something happens to most apps. They are installed but when I try to launch any of them I got errors and application closes. I need to reinstall EVERY app and they work until next reboot. Any ideas about the cause or what to check ? At this point I am trying not to discharge or reboot my phone by it;s impossible to keep it that way.
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thats a rom issue.
What rom are you running?
Are you using a Data2sd script? if so which one?
Are you using links2sd?
BigBearEvo said:
thats a rom issue.
What rom are you running?
Are you using a Data2sd script? if so which one?
Are you using links2sd?
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I am running standard HTC ROM 1.12.401.2 With Sense 2.1.
I used ext3 version of script.
No. Shall I ?
procek said:
I am running standard HTC ROM 1.12.401.2 With Sense 2.1.
I used ext3 version of script.
No. Shall I ?
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no dont lol...ok sounds a bit stupid but have u got root? because what your describing is and apps2sd thing...which u cant get on stock rom....but if u dont have full root....then this sort of thing does happen....or...you got a faulty ext3 partition...
questions next...
which guide did u make ext3?
size and did u make swap?
root?
Need file name of the data2sd script u used and how u used it...(this is important)
so i need full break down....assuming u have root that is....this almost sounds like a silly problem, but then most of us don't use stock roms anymore....so we dont have this problem lol
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no dont lol...ok sounds a bit stupid but have u got root? because what your describing is and apps2sd thing...which u cant get on stock rom....but if u dont have full root....then this sort of thing does happen....or...you got a faulty ext3 partition...
questions next...
which guide did u make ext3?
size and did u make swap?
root?
Need file name of the data2sd script u used and how u used it...(this is important)
so i need full break down....assuming u have root that is....this almost sounds like a silly problem, but then most of us don't use stock roms anymore....so we dont have this problem lol
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Of course I have a root - it works perfectly. I created the partition according to above instructions (I mean this thread). My ext3 partition is about 800 MB and 3200 MB is for FAT32. I did not create swap - just fat32 and ext3 with Partition Wizard. I used htc-data2sd-ext3.zip in I think normal way - phone reset, installing busybox, reboot, installing script with recovery - done. Everything is perfect until next reboot.
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Of course I have a root - it works perfectly. I created the partition according to above instructions (I mean this thread). My ext3 partition is about 800 MB and 3200 MB is for FAT32. I did not create swap - just fat32 and ext3 with Partition Wizard. I used htc-data2sd-ext3.zip in I think normal way - phone reset, installing busybox, reboot, installing script with recovery - done. Everything is perfect until next reboot.
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sounds like a problem with your rom my friend....hard to tell without seeing it really...
have you thought about changing the rom itself?
BigBearEvo said:
sounds like a problem with your rom my friend....hard to tell without seeing it really...
have you thought about changing the rom itself?
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To this moment no. But if there's no other option I will probably have to...
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To this moment no. But if there's no other option I will probably have to...
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either that or find your ruu and reinstall stock again!
Funny thing
I used my previous card (smaller - just 2 GB) and there's no such behaviour as with my 4GB. Smaller one is Sandisk, bigger one is Kingstone - both known for good products. So switching ROM is rather not an option. There's something about SD but I can not figure out what...
Pls help
I have created 6gb of fat32 and copied ROM and data2sd-ext3.zip then formatted remaining 1gb space in ext3. When I tried to install zip from recovery mode it throws "E: can't mount /sdcard/"
pls help
Thx
yuva0103 said:
I have created 6gb of fat32 and copied ROM and data2sd-ext3.zip then formatted remaining 1gb space in ext3. When I tried to install zip from recovery mode it throws "E: can't mount /sdcard/"
pls help
Thx
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how did you make the partitions? and are they set as primary?
what class sd card is it? you need a class 8 or 10 on that size.
I used mini tool for partition. I set fat32 as logical and ext3 as primary. I have 8gb class 10 SD.
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Shrink the ext3 to 750mb and set all partitions as primary.
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Yep now I can see my data in SD card. Another problem I triple wiped and flash arc rom again, and given detail/sign in. When trying to flash script in recovery mode, it asks for busybox in some sys folder. I don't have busybox and also script installed, but ext3 memory not reflects in as main memory. Am I used different script or I need to install busybox, if so how to do that.?
I installed busybox @ system/xbin and flashed script, it worked. Finally my internal memory problem solved:thumbup:
I request to add installing busybox step and download link for script in tutorial.
Thx bb
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I used data2sd without without any problem for past two days, suddenly today some apps force closing. Instagram app show error msg like"unfortunately this device's filesystem is reporting a problem." and pointing to this url "bit.ly/igfilesystem".
pls help.
I'm using arc V2 ROM, class 10 8gb sd, with 750mb of ext3.
yuva0103 said:
I used data2sd without without any problem for past two days, suddenly today some apps force closing. Instagram app show error msg like"unfortunately this device's filesystem is reporting a problem." and pointing to this url "bit.ly/igfilesystem".
pls help.
I'm using arc V2 ROM, class 10 8gb sd, with 750mb of ext3.
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contact instagram with a logcat or report for them to check