I need help to swap contents of the internal SD card of my O2x to a new larger SD card and swap contents of the old SD card to the internal card . Aslo, I want to make the External card as the default card for storage and installing apps .. Could some one point me to the right forum/post OR tell me what is the best way to do this . I Know how to make external card default via Cm7 settings ,but am not sure how to swap data & apps in the most convenient way .. Ps reply I'm running out of space.. Thanks in advance
I'm running Temasek's CM7 Kang
Copy everything from internal, paste to new folder, then copy everything from external, copy to new folder2, switch the internal to external option from CM7, reflash your ROM (most apps will have been used you seeing one partition as a place to store all their data and such, so this is recommended). Then paste everything where it belongs.
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theking_13 said:
Copy everything from internal, paste to new folder,
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Wont that interfer with market settings and data downloaded by apps (for e.g. the huge game files downloaded by games ) ? Also wont I have to re-install apps again ? Have you tried this approach ?
vkk178 said:
Wont that interfer with market settings and data downloaded by apps (for e.g. the huge game files downloaded by games ) ? Also wont I have to re-install apps again ? Have you tried this approach ?
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Not at the moment, because its going to be connected via USB Storage and wont be used by the phone.
And read the end, I answered that question.
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Any other means to do this .. Any body ??
Does this work with cm10 based roms?
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I had a whole bunch of questions but I answered a few myself.
One thing I'm still wondering about though is how to get apps/games like Caligo Chaser who download additional content to the /sd folder which is the INTERNAL SD to store that data in /sd/external_sd the EXTERNAL SD.
I wanted to do it by symlinking but then I found out both the internal and the external are fat32 formatted.. so that doesnt work.
I searched google and this forum but I couldnt find any good information on this.
This should affect many apps which download/store stuff on the "SD".
Can you set the "default" data storage directory or something? Or would you have to change the mounts so that the external is /sd and the internal gets a new name?
When I move apps to the SD via application settings they are really put on the external_sd.. so that works.. but why can't the additional (usually bigger too) data be moved to the external too?
Please please this bugs me so hard, someone try to answer this one please.
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I believe its a android design. Not everyone has a sd nor should they need to. I guess Google relized that 2gigs is not enough for apps and data so in froyo you can move apps to sd card if it supports it. You can't move data as it could lead to problems when you remove sd card. As far as i know the galaxy s is only phones with more then the stock standard 2gigs of internal ram.
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Also i think a few people have been trying to fix it but gave up as i havnt heard much
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Just a quick question. I've followed tutorials and I believe i've rooted the phone (EE UK S3LT3) I've got a 16GB memory card included. Do I need to partition/format the card so I can get things moved to the SD card as much as possible?
john_semple said:
Just a quick question. I've followed tutorials and I believe i've rooted the phone (EE UK S3LT3) I've got a 16GB memory card included. Do I need to partition/format the card so I can get things moved to the SD card as much as possible?
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If it was included then it should be ready to go, you can store all kinds of media on your SD card but apps require a 3rd party application such as Titanium Backup to be moved to the SD card or you could install a mod that makes your phone think your SD card is your internal so all apps install there default
Magik_Breezy said:
If it was included then it should be ready to go, you can store all kinds of media on your SD card but apps require a 3rd party application such as Titanium Backup to be moved to the SD card or you could install a mod that makes your phone think your SD card is your internal so all apps install there default
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What mod would that be? (if you don't mind me asking)
Also I'll be more specific about my original post. I had the xperia play before. I folowed this tutorial for that:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/12/12/link2sd-guide-never-worry-about-internal-memory-limits-again/
That worked fine and everything moved to the SD card as far as I know. What I mean is should I format my card like that? I know it's not formatted or anything it's just sitting there full of space unused
The mod is called directory bind (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889550)
It's needed if you want to move files to your SD. Unlike other phones, the s3 doesn't offer an option to move whatever you want to your Sd card. Formatting won't change anything. You have to use the above tool to trick your phone into thinking your extSD is the internal memory and vice versa.
There is no simple way of just moving all your data/apps to the SD card, unfortunately
I think i'm doing it with the mod now. I tried to move data with link2sd but that was a no no. That the only thing with this phone it's not easy to move things and what not.
Hi, everyone.
I have a question if somebody is able to copy or move applications to external sd card either with rooted stock or custom rom. What applications or mods did you do to enable such option?
tsokh said:
Hi, everyone.
I have a question if somebody is able to copy or move applications to external sd card either with rooted stock or custom rom. What applications or mods did you do to enable such option?
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Im having the same problem as well. my Internal storage is half way getting there and None of the apps that I installed does not have the option to be transferred to ext_SD
Ok, after 2 days of searching over the web and forums I found a workaround for moving apps on external SD (working only on rooted phones).
1) Download and install FolderMount program from Google Play store.
2) Open the program, tap on "+", enter name (any alias), source folder of the app, and destination (external sd with the same folder already created or choose automatic method), then tap on check mark.
3) Wait till the program copies the application to external sd and creates link. After you need to tap on pin icon and it'll turn to green.
If you get some notification, just click "Yes".
P.S.
Don't delete the folder with the moved app in your internal memory, as it'll also delete the app from external SD. If you want to check if the program moved, unpin the program and browse to the app folder in your internal memory and you won't see the files there. FolderMount creates the link to the application in internal memory to trick Android. Every time Android requests the application, it passes the request to its internal memory and after goes via the link to external SD. That is the only trick that worked for me.
I read on the butterfly 901s/e forum thread and it said something about fat32
I have Kingston 64gb formated in FAT32, don't know if Android works properly with exFAT or ext format. You can't format 64gb SD card in FAT32 with Windows, but you can install other partition wizards like Minitool Partition Wizard to format it.
Does the old setinstalllocation trick work here?
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Does the old setinstalllocation trick work here?
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If you mean "set pm install location" command, then no. I tried that trick, however programs didn't even install on internal memory after I used the command. I left it as default "0".
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If you mean "set pm install location" command, then no. I tried that trick, however programs didn't even install on internal memory after I used the command. I left it as default "0".
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Thanks a lot. I think I can do everything I need to do with foldermount so it should all work out.
Also got a 70mbps read SD card! Phone comes in later today!
Does the micro SDXC work in the butterfly s
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Yes, works with microSDXC up to 64gb in FAT32, couldn't manage to use external sd card in other formats like exFAT or NTFS.
Hi friends,
Using Galaxy S5 G900H Variant with Lollipop. Please help me here. How can make my SD card as the default storage. Everything from the downloaded files to whatsapp folder.. is being used by internal storage. Please help me make my external as the default storage.
Default is the way it works, you can try the app foldermount, riding folders on the external SD so you do space
G900H Rom by Genezis
Hi.
Move whatsapp application to SD card. This might work.
Sorry, no such option . Just checked.
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Pretty pathetic that Android still won't allow SDCard as default storage, how long has Android been around vs Windows Phone? And Windows Phone can already do it
If you're brave, you can root your phone and download an app called link2sd. Then you have to partition your sd card and you can move anything (to my understanding) to the SD card. I'm gonna do it tonight, I'll let you know how I go!
Partitioning went real well! I'm gonna add a bigger partition tonight. Feel free to PM me for details!
I personally thing its a bad idea as SD cards are slower than the builtin storage. I would like to be able to move more data to the SD card, generally keep all my media on the SD card and move a few apps. Keep rest on the internal and keep it clean.
I have a 128GB high performance SD card that has quick read and write speeds and it works fine for me- I reckon it's a matter of preference.
I'm around my link2sd/partition for about a week...
Hope you can help me!
Use xposed framework for sdexternal storage
rmadridknight said:
Hi friends,
Using Galaxy S5 G900H Variant with Lollipop. Please help me here. How can make my SD card as the default storage. Everything from the downloaded files to whatsapp folder.. is being used by internal storage. Please help me make my external as the default storage.
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Hello rmadridknight,
I m On SpaceRocket rom in g900h model
I use some modules of xposed framework
I adjust somes apks modules like:
- Downloads2SD apk store all dwlds to external sd
- Pictures2SD apk pictures & movies of camera are stored in sdexternal
...etc
You can tray man !
Hi guys can u suggest me which best custom rom for lenovo a7000 ? stable and minor bugs.
I'm still new here and wanna know about your experienced with the custom rom.
First i'm bored with the Default Vibe UI on Lenovo And then why i want use custom rom because My internal memory always full and cannot download more apps or games.
Thank you guys
For long term use and stable: pixel rom
Stable: viper os
Stable with more customisation: resurrection remix
Stable and new: dot os
Pick ur interest.
TechnoMagician said:
For long term use and stable: pixel rom
Stable: viper os
Stable with more customisation: resurrection remix
Stable and new: dot os
Pick ur interest.
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Thank you for reply sir.
Can i use xposed installer apk for any rom above? so i can make my sd card for apk games.
i really tired this internal memory always full.
or you have another suggestion for me how to make sd card as internal? so i can install many apps and games for this
anhabi said:
Thank you for reply sir.
Can i use xposed installer apk for any rom above? so i can make my sd card for apk games.
i really tired this internal memory always full.
or you have another suggestion for me how to make sd card as internal? so i can install many apps and games for this
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All of these ROMs support xposed framework.
Or
Simply u can format sd card as internal storage for installing apps on it.
U can also use 'Link2sd' app but need to root ur device.
But if u use ur sd card as internal then u can lost ur data after removing it or try to plug card in pc or another phone.
So... Backup all ur personal data on cloud or internal storage for or connect to pc using usb and copy data before remove card.
Also another problem if u remove card formatted as internal and restarted ur phone then after it when u try to use ur sd card card it will stop working and ask to format.
Take these precautions and don't worry.?
TechnoMagician said:
All of these ROMs support xposed framework.
Or
Simply u can format sd card as internal storage for installing apps on it.
U can also use 'Link2sd' app but need to root ur device.
But if u use ur sd card as internal then u can lost ur data after removing it or try to plug card in pc or another phone.
So... Backup all ur personal data on cloud or internal storage for or connect to pc using usb and copy data before remove card.
Also another problem if u remove card formatted as internal and restarted ur phone then after it when u try to use ur sd card card it will stop working and ask to format.
Take these precautions and don't worry.
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Great answer sir i understand now thank you very much.
but i ever use my sd card as internal with marsmallow function tu use sd card as internal but its still increase my internal memory when i installed apps in SD card.
Then i used App2Sd like Link2SD for move apps to SD card but the apps not totally move to SD card only partially.
so i want know use the XinternalSD many user said it best for move apps without just partially?
anhabi said:
Great answer sir i understand now thank you very much.
but i ever use my sd card as internal with marsmallow function tu use sd card as internal but its still increase my internal memory when i installed apps in SD card.
Then i used App2Sd like Link2SD for move apps to SD card but the apps not totally move to SD card only partially.
so i want know use the XinternalSD many user said it best for move apps without just partially?
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When u format sd card as internal it only store the additional data of apps in card folder not the whole app bcz system partition use the active files of apps to run it so thts why u see internal is filling.
XinternalSd is best option so i suggest you to go with it
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When u format sd card as internal it only store the additional data of apps in card folder not the whole app bcz system partition use the active files of apps to run it so thts why u see internal is filling.
XinternalSd is best option so i suggest you to go with it
And give a thanx by pressing thumbs up button below if u satisfied
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Allright i get it sir, thank you very much !
take my thumb sir