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[Q] How to partition a EXT-4 to sd-card?

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....
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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.
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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
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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

Link2Sd: proper method of using it?

I've searched and found a lot of topics on App2sd, data2sd and Link2sd.. after reading all I've come to the conclusion that Link2sd is the one to gos for.. But, I've seen a lot of link2sd apps.. want to know which is the original..
Also, do let me kno which will the best format for the 2nd partition on galaxy ace(ext2,ext3 or ext4) on stability and speed..
Just tell the right steps to follow for using link2sd..
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Anyone..plz provide me the solution..
Thank you
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varunmehta11 said:
I've searched and found a lot of topics on App2sd, data2sd and Link2sd.. after reading all I've come to the conclusion that Link2sd is the one to gos for.. But, I've seen a lot of link2sd apps.. want to know which is the original..
Also, do let me kno which will the best format for the 2nd partition on galaxy ace(ext2,ext3 or ext4) on stability and speed..
Just tell the right steps to follow for using link2sd..
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1) create a partition using CWM in advance section of recovery(swap size 0 M) 512 mb is sufficient
2)download app link2sd from market
3)open it...and choose partition type of ur choice (ext4 works well )
4)finally click on any app saved in internal memory and click on CREATE LINK
5)You are done! :beer:
Ask if any problem...
Press thanks if i helped :thumbup:

Ext2/Ext3 is pretty much the same using default settings (unless you enable journaling in ext3). Ext4 adds journaling.
Ext2 is the most friendly for SD life. Ext4, not as much, but it has other perks (GIYF).
Also, you might want to show apps installed on the SD Card, select them all then Create Link first. It'll save you some extra space and re-enable widgets if available. Then you can move your internal apps if you want.

GermainZ said:
Ext2/Ext3 is pretty much the same using default settings (unless you enable journaling in ext3). Ext4 adds journaling.
Ext2 is the most friendly for SD life. Ext4, not as much, but it has other perks (GIYF).
Also, you might want to show apps installed on the SD Card, select them all then Create Link first. It'll save you some extra space and re-enable widgets if available. Then you can move your internal apps if you want.
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I didn't understand what did u mean by show apps installed on SD card and select them, create link.. Do I have to Create link also for apps already stored in SD card..
And, I think Ext3 will be the best for.. what say?
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varunmehta11 said:
I didn't understand what did u mean by show apps installed on SD card and select them, create link.. Do I have to Create link also for apps already stored in SD card..
And, I think Ext3 will be the best for.. what say?
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Once you have Link2SD installed, you can select "SD Card" as a filter. It will show all apps installed on the SD card. It would be a good idea to link these apps ("Create Link") (thus moving them back to phone storage, and then again to the SD Card, but to the 2nd partition this time) for three reasons:
You can move the dalvik-cache as well, which means you'll save extra space.
If the app has widgets, you'll be able to use them again (e.g. SoundHound).
Should you mount your SD card to the PC, the apps will still be available since the 2nd partition doesn't get mounted.

I've tested Link2sd.. Only Ext2 gets detected and mounted to be used in Link2sd.. Ext3/4 doesn't get mounted.( I'm using the Stock kernel)

On stock kernels ext3 and ext4 not always work, fat32 or ext2 always work. Its ok, won't make a real difference, the class of the sd card has way more impact on performance.

If you want you can create partition (with ext4) with minitool partition on your pc. (see this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=SD_card_partitioning)

Same problem, even if partition is formatted as ext4, Link2SD defaults to ext2. I have had a few times where it loses link by itself and all linked apps stops working.

Ext4
If you want to get your ext4 mounted. You must make a partition as ext4 to (I use partition wizard).. Not ext3, or ext2, or either..
I am sorry for my bad english..

Gizmotech said:
Same problem, even if partition is formatted as ext4, Link2SD defaults to ext2. I have had a few times where it loses link by itself and all linked apps stops working.
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I've had this especially when restoring nandroid backups. The 05mountsd script in the init.d folder of some roms creates a conflict with Link2sd. Simply delete that script, problem solved.
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NaraRockingMyAce said:
If you want to get your ext4 mounted. You must make a partition as ext4 to (I use partition wizard).. Not ext3, or ext2, or either..
I am sorry for my bad english..
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I did format it as EXT4 with MiniTool but mounts as EXT2 on Link2SD upon reboot even after choosing EXT4.
mitchst2 said:
I've had this especially when restoring nandroid backups. The 05mountsd script in the init.d folder of some roms creates a conflict with Link2sd. Simply delete that script, problem solved.
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I don't have and Init.d support or scripts

Link2SD question

Despite the urge to post this in Development just to wind people up, i actually need some advice/help so i'll follow the rules ..
Link2sd says that it can free up internal memory, and fair enough; it does. But i was wondering if there is ANY way at all to move the remaining data (located in /data/data) also. I only ask because even with all my apps on the second partition, i only have 49mb free because of the data from my installed apps.
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Abel669 said:
Despite the urge to post this in Development just to wind people up, i actually need some advice/help so i'll follow the rules ..
Link2sd says that it can free up internal memory, and fair enough; it does. But i was wondering if there is ANY way at all to move the remaining data (located in /data/data) also. I only ask because even with all my apps on the second partition, i only have 49mb free because of the data from my installed apps.
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Even if you install link2sd
Some part of apps get stored in internal storage
But, you can't help it
Its the only way

iamareebjamal said:
Even if you install link2sd
Some part of apps get stored in internal storage
But, you can't help it
Its the only way
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The most "store all you can on SD" alternative is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124&page=69 lNT2EXT
You need to make a second partition on you SD.

To safe your phone memmory use Link2SD to moving apps to second partition of your sd card. Format your sdcard to two partitions: the 1st must be in FAT16/32 (depending on capacity of your sdcard) and the 2nd partition must be in ext2/3/4(i prefferd ext3 min capacity is 128MB max is 1GB=1024MB). And when you boot link2sd the first time you must select how is your 2nd partition of your sdcard to make a special script to automounting this aprtition and possible to moving apps and games to 2nd partition. To moving apps and games to 2nd parition you must select your app for exapmle ninja fruit or mxplayer and select link2d and the app from phone memmory is linked to your 2nd partition of your sdcard. To explore your 2nd partition better you use RootExplorer and is in /data/sdext2/. AND REMMEMBER TO USE LINK2SD YOU MUST HAVE INSTALLED ROOT WITH BUSYBOX!! I hope it'll help you. Sorry for my bad english

[Q] Internal Memory

Hello.
My girlfriend's s5830i is always givin her the low memory storage error.
She has got Mindcr ROM, rooted, with apptoSD, and every app in the SD.
She hasnt got many apps, only over 10 (installed by herself). I have moved all contacts to her google acount, and I have deleted all SMS.
Can I made a partition in the SD for get more internal memory or something like that? I have heard that with ROM Manager app I will break the phone.
How can I solve this problem?
Thanks you.

Go into the cwm recovery then go to advanced. Adter that select parition sdcard. Then select the size and wait until it's ready. Then search in the development section for cronmod script and install it through cwm. It will move everything of your apps directly in the sdcard so you have just 1 - 10 mb use in internal memory.
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Thanks
Android-fany said:
Go into the cwm recovery then go to advanced. Adter that select parition sdcard. Then select the size and wait until it's ready. Then search in the development section for cronmod script and install it through cwm. It will move everything of your apps directly in the sdcard so you have just 1 - 10 mb use in internal memory.
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Thanks you but, this will make the phone believe that it has got for exemple 1gb ROM memory? I mean, I will install app without worry about internal space after do this?
Is there any post about install/use cwm recovery in s5830i?

Carlosbl96 said:
Thanks you but, this will make the phone believe that it has got for exemple 1gb ROM memory? I mean, I will install app without worry about internal space after do this?
Is there any post about install/use cwm recovery in s5830i?
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I recommend data2sdext fixed for you

iamareebjamal said:
I recommend data2sdext fixed for you
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Data2sd is quiet good. But GPS didnt work for me with script installed. I see he has very few apps installed.... So i wud recommend link2sd after partioning the sdcard.
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Androidnow said:
Data2sd is quiet good. But GPS didnt work for me with script installed. I see he has very few apps installed.... So i wud recommend link2sd after partioning the sdcard.
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Sorry, she has got Link2SD and every possible app in the SD card,I would like to improve the internal memory for put in the phone apps without limits of space...
Maybe some partition that makes the phone believe that it has got more rom or whatever. What do you have? When you install an app in the SD it takes some internal memory too...

Carlosbl96 said:
Sorry, she has got Link2SD and every possible app in the SD card,I would like to improve the internal memory for put in the phone apps without limits of space...
Maybe some partition that makes the phone believe that it has got more rom or whatever. What do you have? When you install an app in the SD it takes some internal memory too...
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Yes because data/cache. Use cronmod script.
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Carlosbl96 said:
Sorry, she has got Link2SD and every possible app in the SD card,I would like to improve the internal memory for put in the phone apps without limits of space...
Maybe some partition that makes the phone believe that it has got more rom or whatever. What do you have? When you install an app in the SD it takes some internal memory too...
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I have 53 apps installed and still 59MB internal memory free.
When using Link2SD choose the option 'create link' instead of 'move to sd card'
The advantages of 'create link' are explained in detail on
http://www.link2sd.info/faq
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OK
OK thanks you, tomorrow I will use the link2SD option and, if it doesnt works, I will use the partition one.
If I use the second one I will need more info guys...

Androidnow said:
Data2sd is quiet good. But GPS didnt work for me with script installed. I see he has very few apps installed.... So i wud recommend link2sd after partioning the sdcard.
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I am using data2sdext fixed
And GPS is working awesome
No problem

Carlosbl96 said:
OK thanks you, tomorrow I will use the link2SD option and, if it doesnt works, I will use the partition one.
If I use the second one I will need more info guys...
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Keep in mind that Link2SD requires a separate partition to be able to use the option 'create link'
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partition your sd card and then link apps on your phone to sd...
it really helps..
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[Q] error: not enough internal memory - but I have 90MB and app is 30MB

Hi Folks,
Executive summary:
I'm trying to install an app that is around 30MB. I have 90MB of internal memory available. It won't download and complains there is not enough memory.
Gory detail:
I have a 32 GB SD card partitioned into 10GB (ext2) and 20 (FAT32) and I use Link2SD to automatically install apps on the ext2 partition. That is working fine.
There is an app in Samsung Apps, issued by the education department, that I need for my son's upcoming spelling bee. The app is around 30MB. When I try to download it, it complains that there is not enough internal memory and that I should delete some files, make space, etc.
Relevant information:
1. There is 90MB available on the internal memory and the app is 30MB.
2. The app should automatically be installed on the SD card anyway, and so not be concerned about the internal memory in the first place.
3. Other, smaller apps from Samsung Apps install without complaint directly onto the SD card.
The figure of 90MB is from Settings > Applications > Manage Applications and also from Link2SD > Settings > Storage Info. Same number.
The phone is rooted and running Gingerbread 2.3.6.
Thanks in advance.

2ways said:
Hi Folks,
Executive summary:
I'm trying to install an app that is around 30MB. I have 90MB of internal memory available. It won't download and complains there is not enough memory.
Gory detail:
I have a 32 GB SD card partitioned into 10GB (ext2) and 20 (FAT32) and I use Link2SD to automatically install apps on the ext2 partition. That is working fine.
There is an app in Samsung Apps, issued by the education department, that I need for my son's upcoming spelling bee. The app is around 30MB. When I try to download it, it complains that there is not enough internal memory and that I should delete some files, make space, etc.
Relevant information:
1. There is 90MB available on the internal memory and the app is 30MB.
2. The app should automatically be installed on the SD card anyway, and so not be concerned about the internal memory in the first place.
3. Other, smaller apps from Samsung Apps install without complaint directly onto the SD card.
The figure of 90MB is from Settings > Applications > Manage Applications and also from Link2SD > Settings > Storage Info. Same number.
The phone is rooted and running Gingerbread 2.3.6.
Thanks in advance.
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Did you move the dalvik-cache partition?
Dalvik-cache needs space too to install and run the app so clean it and then try to install this app again

Viper The Ripper said:
Did you move the dalvik-cache partition?
Dalvik-cache needs space too to install and run the app so clean it and then try to install this app again
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Thanks for getting back to me.
In setting up Link2SD, a new dalvik-cache folder was set up on the 2nd partition on the SD card and the default action for all new apps is to put dalvik-cache files there. There is still the old dalvik-cache folder on /data.
I used Link2SD to clear all the cache folders and got another 10 MB free of internal memory.
Running df in a terminal I get:
/data size-180MB, used-76MB, free-104MB
Which should mean that the 'old' dalvik-cache folder has plenty of room to expand and shouldn't be stopping the installation of a single new app. Again, of course, any new apps should have their dalvik-cache files added to the SD partition anyway, rather than the original one.
Is their something I'm not understanding about the dalvik-cache?
Thanks for the help.

2ways said:
Thanks for getting back to me.
In setting up Link2SD, a new dalvik-cache folder was set up on the 2nd partition on the SD card and the default action for all new apps is to put dalvik-cache files there. There is still the old dalvik-cache folder on /data.
I used Link2SD to clear all the cache folders and got another 10 MB free of internal memory.
Running df in a terminal I get:
/data size-180MB, used-76MB, free-104MB
Which should mean that the 'old' dalvik-cache folder has plenty of room to expand and shouldn't be stopping the installation of a single new app. Again, of course, any new apps should have their dalvik-cache files added to the SD partition anyway, rather than the original one.
Is their something I'm not understanding about the dalvik-cache?
Thanks for the help.
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You're right, smply I thought that your dalvik-cache partition was full and it was the reason you couldn't install anything, but it's weird :S :S :S
For this and many other reasons I don't like to use link2sd, I prefer int2ext+ script; safe, simple, fast, doesn't touch the dalvik-cache partition and keep /data in /data place
AFAIK Link2sd don't move "apps" strictly, It link apps to sd-ext partition, so a part of apps are installed in /data (internal memory) and the rest (the heaviest) in your sd-ext partition
It could be helpful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2313327&highlight=about+link2sd
BTW you can wait for the replies from fellows better informed on such issues

Thanks for your help.
It's my wife's phone and I'll be away from home now until next week, so can't pursue the solution any further just now, but I haven't given up!
I'll be back on this thread come Monday, and I'll definitely have a look at int2ext.
Thanks again.

Viper The Ripper said:
You're right, smply I thought that your dalvik-cache partition was full and it was the reason you couldn't install anything, but it's weird :S :S :S
For this and many other reasons I don't like to use link2sd, I prefer int2ext+ script; safe, simple, fast, doesn't touch the dalvik-cache partition and keep /data in /data place
AFAIK Link2sd don't move "apps" strictly, It link apps to sd-ext partition, so a part of apps are installed in /data (internal memory) and the rest (the heaviest) in your sd-ext partition
It could be helpful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2313327&highlight=about+link2sd
BTW you can wait for the replies from fellows better informed on such issues
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Sorry for the Off-Topic, but my battery drained faster with int2sd.. do you faced the same problems?
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Blackbox421 said:
Sorry for the Off-Topic, but my battery drained faster with int2sd.. do you faced the same problems?
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It's normal I suppose due to Read/Write cycles, but it's better (less cycles) than swap partition (reduce your sdcard's life drastically)

Couldn't Install on USB Storage or SD Card
If, while installing your app, its showing "Couldn't Install on USB Storage or SD Card", then I've got just the solution. You could either fix it permanently,temporarily or do a method each time before you install your app.
Permanent Method
1) If your device is running on 2.2.1 or 2.3.6 android version, upgrade it to 3.4.5 ICS or 4.1.1 Jellybean. If the problem is solved then, don't worry, your problem has been permanently fixed.
Temporary Method
1) Backup your SD Card files and format it. Don't worry, it won't affect your partitions. I cannot guarantee you that this thing won't come up again. It may not but there is still a chance.
2) Before installing your apps, Go to Settings>Storage Info>Unmount SD Card. Select this each time before you install anything. Your app will be installed on to your Phone memory. After installing, Go to Settings again and Mount your SD Card. And of course, you could then Link your app to your partition or whatsoever...
I'll recommend Temporary Method 2 as it is would be easy for you if you're a newbie...Hope that this helped...Thanks:highfive: