So, read here if you want to know more information about parititioning sd cards and using scripts to install apps on them!:good:
Note:
1. Android has inbuilt feature to move apps to sd card but it is limited.
2. Gps, widgets etc cannot be moved to sd card!
Apps weren't allowed to be installed on sd cards because they can't be easily located in internal memory(without root access) but in sd card it can be done easily and hence piracy would be easy!
So now a folder called .android_secure is present in sd card where all the data of apps moved is kept!
FAT32 AND EXT
Android doesn't seem to support NTFS, so your SD Card is just one big FAT32 Parition. FAT32 is universal to most of the machines unlike NTFS.:good:
EXT is also a file system like FAT32/NTFS, it is internally generated by android and works on Linux:angel:
EXT has following versions ext2,3,4
EXT2
It's a just a system partition but main disadvantage of ext2 is that it does not provide "journaling"
Journaling
A journaling file system has a dedicated area called Journal where it keeps track of all changes before it is committed to main file system, hence in any event of crash system can be brought back quickly without much loss or corruption!:good:
Remember in days of Windows 98/XP, whenever an undesired shutdown was performed, disk checking would take place after reboot, that is your FAT32 hard drive checking if there is damage or not! Similar happens in android which is known as "media scanning" at reboot.This is due to lack of jouranling. Latest computers have NTFS, hence such things don't occur in Windows 7/8, because NTFS provides journaling.
EXT 3/4
They are the latest versions of ext3/4 and provide journaling. Hence system performance is more than ext2. They are higly recommended to use. Both are similar but ext4 is new. Since they have journaling, they can be readily used without breaking gps, widgets and now memory can increased to 512mb, 1gb etc..:good:
Which one to use?
Both ext2 and ext4 have both advantages and disadvantages.
Ext2 does not provide journaling so it will be slow on boot.Ext2 will provide more compatibility with ROMs as it is old and quite popular. It also causes less wear and tear and CPU overhead. :good:
Ext4 will provide fast boot up time but will cause more wear and tear and CPU overhead!
The problem of wear and tear is more like a myth because r/w cycles are so large, by the time it will affect anything u'll have bought a new phone!:silly:
Read more
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=800353
LINK2SD
Link2sd is an app which allows you to move move apps manually to secondary partition. Another unique option is that you can force certain apps to sd card without partition too.. Head to thread for more info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919326
Here are some useful links:
Script to mount SD-EXT at boot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971689
Cronmod/Data2sdext Unofficial Mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955422
Source
Random internet/forum search and wikipedia:good:
Occasionally upon an unclean shutdown my Windows 7 Netbook performs disk checking...
Thanks for the info!
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Ext2 is considered to be the best for using link2sd
Correct me if I'm wrong
Sugg:Add link2sd also in your info
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Ext2 is considered to be the best for using link2sd
Correct me if I'm wrong
Sugg:Add link2sd also in your info
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ext2 systems were more popular during pre-froyo time when internal memory were near 5-10 mb. apps2sd was also developed at that time...but from what i heard at forums including xda that ext3 is best!! ext2 is acting more like a followed trend...however if u have more info on this please share!
performance wise i can confirm that ext3 is better than ext2! Because they are same linux partition but ext2 became obselete as soon as ext3 was introduced!
Think so I too followed the trend
I am also using Ext2 for link2sd
As I was told it was better than ext3 for using link2sd
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I think so it is also followed cos it's compatible with most devices and stock roms(any rom) while ext 3 on some stock rom isn't
Maybe that could be the reason of its popularity
And ur right ext3 is the best
Sorry for the confusion caused by me
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Think so I too followed the trend
I am also using Ext2 for link2sd
As I was told it was better than ext3 for using link2sd
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I think so it is also followed cos it's compatible with most devices and stock roms(any rom) while ext 3 on some stock rom isn't
Maybe that could be the reason of its popularity
And ur right ext3 is the best
Sorry for the confusion caused by me
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ext4 is generally not compatible with others...ext3 is ..i guess
i've read various forums and verdict is:
ext2 is simple and requires less CPU usage
ext3/4 is fast at boot but requires more CPU usage.
read on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=800353
In my opinion i think ext3 is the best...it works fast without slowing the system
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Yeah but i cant make a ext3 partition is this because it says invalid argument anyine solve this issue plz......and also i made an ext3 partition before at that time iwas on stock and partitiined spacw is 512mb but then i deleted partitiin created 1gb partition and flashed sumplicity v5 and then it shows error invalid argument anyone plz help me
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Yeah but i cant make a ext3 partition is this because it says invalid argument anyine solve this issue plz......and also i made an ext3 partition before at that time iwas on stock and partitiined spacw is 512mb but then i deleted partitiin created 1gb partition and flashed sumplicity v5 and then it shows error invalid argument anyone plz help me
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i've never used partitions..but the best i know is that partition and scripts for data2sd etc should be flashed after flashing custom roms...
perhaps delete the partition and repartition ur card!
Some misinformation maybe...
I am not experienced with many android devices, but I am very experienced with linux based file systems.
EXT3 is not faster than EXT2 in any circumstance. EXT4 is only as fast (or very nearly so) as EXT2 if you turn off journaling.
Journaling does not improve performance, in fact it reduces performance if by performance you mean speed.
EXT2 is faster because it does not journal.
There's no reason at all to use EXT3. Use EXT2 if speed is what you want. EXT4 can be used if you have the ability to control mounting options, otherwise if left to defaults will not be as fast. Journaling serves to prevent data loss through metadata checksums.
AFAIK, backing up your personal data (pics, music, whatever) off your phone is the only real way to keep them safe and re-installing apps just isn't that difficult.
I will say this again though: I am not an android expert, I'm only speaking to filesystems and performance.
Guys is this a old thread or newly created one..??
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Guys is this a old thread or newly created one..??
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Ofcourse its an old thread.. Check the date of OP
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Great info.
Good work..
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kanmit said:
Great info.
Good work..
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now that i am running 4.4 , which partition do i use ? 2/3/4 ?
Is there a Windows (8.1) tool that can read / manage an SD card partitions, including EXT2/3/4 partitions?
Preferibly freeware that doesn't require an install and isn't filled with bloat/malware.
Related
I finally decide to have a partion on my 8GB SD other than FAT32. So i used the FuFu Minimod to split my SD. First to Ext2 then to Ext3 and then to Ext4.
It all went fine. I have moved some basic apps like Facebook and Igo to the Ext4 partion.
The weird thing that drove me to create this thread is the fact that my phone became a bit slow... unresponsive... and just because the Ext4 with basic apps on it?
Did i miss something or this is normal?
Appreciate all feedbacks.
WF
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Try wipe both Cache and Dalvik-Cache
Thanks... but is not the case... and yes i already did that before creating the thead.
Tks
Well then, manually move the app to the sdcard, then move back to the phone.
It should move into the ext4 partition.
They are all in ext4...
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They are all in ext4...
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I know it is inside ext4. Please try to move to the sdcard and back to the phone again.
I did face this b4
I have done that before you mention... and it looks like its a bit more stable.
One doubt... i notice that all sd-ext\app files are alson in data\app.
Why is that?
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Why
Is ext4 faster or what ?
Im kinda noob on this android and stuff things, so i donno.
I can put my apps on SDcard without formatting to ext2, 3 or 4.
Well, now after billions of testing, formating, reflashing... all looks pretty nice now.
@ivanotera: moving apps to sdcard is not the same as moving apps to a second partition where this second partition is journaled - case of ext4.
It means that when you boot your phone, this partition is ready to use and does not need to be "prepared" as the usual fat32 - thats why we see the message after boot up that sd card is being prepared (in fact the OS is checking if the partion is corrupted or not.
Also when moving apps directly to sd card like you are doing, is not good as phone becomes slow, widgets, shortcuts dissapear while booting phone and while phone is connected to pc via usb with sd mounted for access.
With ext4 (using ext4.ko module) OS will think that this second partition is part of the internal storage and all of the above mentioned will not be a problem anymore and you will not get that anoying message that you have not enough space just because you added a couple apps.
Hope this can clarify some important things.
Cya
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Yeah, got it.
But another question, is ext4 "viewable" by windows ?
Because i have a 32gb card, so i use it as a "pen drive", have some apps so when i format a pc, not at home, i have some apps already, and dont have to download it.
Or in the case of creating a ext4, i partition the sdcard, so i have the "apps" partition and the "windows" partition ?
I have my phone unlocked and rooted and have used Big Bear's Iconic rom to flash my phone. This completed fine but part of the process after flashing describes flashinf with data2sd ext3 script. When i tried this I realised my sdcard was formatted fat 32 and not ext3. My desktop machine uses ubuntu linux and I wondered if its possible to format the card via terminal or some piece of software and in what proportions should i partition it to extend my salsa's pitiful internal memory. Also when this is done does the script need to be on a particular partition or just somewhere on the card.
If its easier to configure the card via windows I also have a winxp laptop that could do the job.
Any help greatly appreciated.
bean12345 said:
I have my phone unlocked and rooted and have used Big Bear's Iconic rom to flash my phone. This completed fine but part of the process after flashing describes flashinf with data2sd ext3 script. When i tried this I realised my sdcard was formatted fat 32 and not ext3. My desktop machine uses ubuntu linux and I wondered if its possible to format the card via terminal or some piece of software and in what proportions should i partition it to extend my salsa's pitiful internal memory. Also when this is done does the script need to be on a particular partition or just somewhere on the card.
If its easier to configure the card via windows I also have a winxp laptop that could do the job.
Any help greatly appreciated.
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yeah it would be easier via windows, i still not found software on Ubuntu to do the partitions lol.
just copy the data2sd-ext3.zip onto your sd card that's all and flash from there. you only need a small 1gb partition max on the sd cad the rest in fat32.
Cool will give that a try tomorrow and let you know how it goes
Worked a charm thanks I do have a couple of question though if i may. Although working with no probs the script mentions preparing the partition with ext2 (I used ext3) and an app called busybox to be installed into system/xbin. What does this app do and is it needed.
Also is this script tailored to the salsa or can it be used on other android devices to achieve more internal memory?. My Desire has the same issue you see.
Thanks in advance for all the help
Yes busybox is requiredlol, otherwise it wouldn't work. We never changed the txt over from ext2 but its still the same and works on both anyway. As for desire....I have no idea, this was based on wildfire s/salsa only, try it out see what happens lol
Busybox is part of the superuser setup without this builtin or added in we wouldn't have root at all. Deleting it would cause issues too.
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Busybox is part of the superuser setup without this builtin or added in we wouldn't have root at all
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So given my phone is rooted (thanks to your help a few weeks ago) I take it I must already have this Busybox installed otherwise the script would have failed correct?
I partitioned my test 1 gig sd card into two equal parts one ext3 and one left fat32, the phone reports equal portions on sd card and internal memory via the Settings----> Storage menu. So I'm assuming all is well.
Yeah busybox will already be there lol. That's all fine on the SD, but just be aware, the lower the class SD your using, I assume its a 2gb, you may have a class 4, which will lag. If you experience lag, reduce the ext3 size to 500mb you will see a difference.
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Is there any difference between data2sdext3 and data2whatever? If yes which one is better to flash with a custom ROM (I am using Bear's XSeries V11).
(Data2ext3 is causing problems for me. Crashing various apps time to time. Using a class 4 sdcard with 470 MB partition. Found data2whatever on Razer's ROM page)
razasohail said:
Is there any difference between data2sdext3 and data2whatever? If yes which one is better to flash with a custom ROM (I am using Bear's XSeries V11).
(Data2ext3 is causing problems for me. Crashing various apps time to time. Using a class 4 sdcard with 470 MB partition. Found data2whatever on Razer's ROM page)
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A big difference between them.data2SD ext3 is designed for non apps2SD roms ie mine, data2whatever is for apps2SD roms only.if you're having force close issues then you didn't install something correctly. Using these scripts on the wrong Rom could have adverse affects in the Rom.
Each Rom made will have the correct script to use in the listing. If you choose to use them the opposite way round then the developer won't help you correct the problems I'm afraid, all I can suggest is redo the Rom of your choice till it works correctly.
If your having problems with mine, post up in the thread as long as your using the setup I gave and I'll help as much as I can.
For force close issues you can always use fix permissions in Rom manager or in recovery advanced section, this normally stops them.if it dont reinstall them Rom. It tends to be a user error when this happens, I'm using my own Rom and never get force close problems.
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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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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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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
Hello, I am new to SD-ext and Link2SD and such things, I googled around a little and found the most suitable solutions for the internal memory shortage of CM10.1 is either Link2SD or INT2EXT+
Now I want to ask, which is better at performance, more stable?
I would have went around experimenting as they say but the problem is that I don't know how to remove either of them, so please tell me that too, so if I didn't like one of them I remove it and try the other.
That's all for now, thanks in advance!
I would suggest int2ext, because effectively it increases the size of your internal storage instead of moving apps to sd. As long as you have a class 10 or better sd, you won't notice any difference in performance.
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ast00 said:
I would suggest int2ext, because effectively it increases the size of your internal storage instead of moving apps to sd. As long as you have a class 10 or better sd, you won't notice any difference in performance.
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Unluckily I don't have a class 10 SD right now and I doubt my ability to get one for a while. Currently having a Class 4 16GB SD, what do you think would work best?
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Unluckily I don't have a class 10 SD right now and I doubt my ability to get one for a while. Currently having a Class 4 16GB SD, what do you think would work best?
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You can still use int2ext, but you will get a quite noticeable performance decrease. Just test it! To remove just go to system/etc/init.d, then you can just remove its files.
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You can still use int2ext, but you will get a quite noticeable performance decrease. Just test it! To remove just go to system/etc/init.d, then you can just remove its files.
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I actually tried Link2SD (With a EXT4) but it didn't read or create a script. I googled, people said use EXT2, so I just said, since it didn't work, let's try INT2EXT.
I flashed it (without removing Link2SD) and nothing changed...
I, just now, removed Link2SD and restarted: no changed.
What do you advice me to do? ((I think the problem is because this ROM doesn't support EXT4, but I am not sure of course))
Mathspy said:
I actually tried Link2SD (With a EXT4) but it didn't read or create a script. I googled, people said use EXT2, so I just said, since it didn't work, let's try INT2EXT.
I flashed it (without removing Link2SD) and nothing changed...
I, just now, removed Link2SD and restarted: no changed.
What do you advice me to do? ((I think the problem is because this ROM doesn't support EXT4, but I am not sure of course))
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Int2ext needs ext 4. After removing link2sd, you should reposition your sd to ext 4. And which Rom you have? Because current ones are all sporting init.d, so they support sdext.
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I actually tried Link2SD (With a EXT4) but it didn't read or create a script. I googled, people said use EXT2, so I just said, since it didn't work, let's try INT2EXT.
I flashed it (without removing Link2SD) and nothing changed...
I, just now, removed Link2SD and restarted: no changed.
What do you advice me to do? ((I think the problem is because this ROM doesn't support EXT4, but I am not sure of course))
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there's an updated version of Link2EXT (4.2) as on some devices the SD-EXT wasn't found
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Int2ext needs ext 4. After removing link2sd, you should reposition your sd to ext 4. And which Rom you have? Because current ones are all sporting init.d, so they support sdext.
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I have CM10.1 Lastest nightly. What do you mean by reposition your SD to EXT4? You mean to create a EXT4? (I already have one)
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there's an updated version of Link2EXT (4.2) as on some devices the SD-EXT wasn't found
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Oh, so you think that update will work? I will try it now.
EDIT: Nothing new: After reinstalling it and choosing EXT4 it still say "Mount script cannot be created"
NEW EDIT: I apologise, I now know where did the error come from, I stupidly enough installed an EXT3 instead of EXT4.
Link2sd work fine with me on CM7 or CM10.1
On your cm7 you should set allow installing data on sd card and in settings of link2sd should be set on automatic
Ext2 on link2sd work fine with me
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in some devices, even If your partition is of ext2 or 3., it mounts it as ext4 itself
so while using link2sd try recreating mount script as ext4
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in some devices, even If your partition is of ext2 or 3., it mounts it as ext4 itself
so while using link2sd try recreating mount script as ext4
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When im shifting between cm7 and cm10.1 recreating mount script on link2sd using ext2 also work on my mini
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Thankies!
and2nckiko said:
Link2sd work fine with me on CM7 or CM10.1
On your cm7 you should set allow installing data on sd card and in settings of link2sd should be set on automatic
Ext2 on link2sd work fine with me
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Would you mind writing me a little guide of what you did to install it on CM10.1?
(I will try EXT2 if everything you have done I tried.)
soham jambhekar said:
in some devices, even If your partition is of ext2 or 3., it mounts it as ext4 itself
so while using link2sd try recreating mount script as ext4
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I changed it to EXT4, and tried it as EXT4 when it was EXT3 but nope, still doesn't want to work...
and2nckiko said:
When im shifting between cm7 and cm10.1 recreating mount script on link2sd using ext2 also work on my mini
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Well, seems I should really change it from EXT4 to 2, I guess that's what I will try.
Thanks everyone so far! :good:
Since you have the latest CM10.1 nightly.. I suggest u try this..
Take a complete back up of your SD card.
Make sure u have uninstalled any apps and removed any scripts related to link2sd and such scripts. (When there's any doubt whether the old scripts would cause any problem, i always prefer wiping the device and freshly installing the rom to avoid any mistakes)
If u do not have any problem flashing the ROM again, i really suggest u to do so and then do the below steps. Definitely should work.
Reboot into recovery mode.
Go to advanced option and select SD partitioning option
Select the partition size as 1024mb and swap size as 0mb.
Proceed with partitioning.
Reboot your device.
Save fixed-int2ext+ for android 4.2..1 by CronicCorey on the root of your SD card..
Boot into recovery again.
Go to mounts and storage option and mount data, system and sd-ext.
Go to install zip from SD card.. Choose zip from SD card.. Select the int2ext+ script.
After installation.. Go to mounts and storage and unmount data and system and format sd-ext.
Now reboot the device and check.. It'll be done.
I have done this many times and it's worked. I use 16gb class 4.. No issues.. Smooth for me..
After installing this script.. Make sure u dont wipe dalvik cache using recovery mode. Your device will get into boot loop.. Use wipe dalvik cache script specifically created for int2ext by croniccorey..
For more details/downloads refer to the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37961204
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Does anybody ever tried to link apps to a FAT32 partitioned sd? Let me know if you want
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I recommend to link apps to ext2/3/4 partitions.
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MeltingSnowman said:
Does anybody ever tried to link apps to a FAT32 partitioned sd? Let me know if you want
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ext format is faster and more stable than fat32
Ya, I started using it on my lg l3 before I used SDMerge.
I was having issues with link2sd not recognizing my ext partition so I used fat 32 for both partitions instead n it worked fine
Also did the same on an Alcatel OT 918 without a problem
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Premie said:
Ya, I started using it on my lg l3 before I used SDMerge.
I was having issues with link2sd not recognizing my ext partition so I used fat 32 for both partitions instead n it worked fine
Also did the same on an Alcatel OT 918 without a problem
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well, It can be... I recommend you int2ext script to avoid the GUI, to links apps, It is more simple, less memory usage, no updates, no troubles, more useful
Viper The Ripper said:
well, It can be... I recommend you int2ext script to avoid the GUI, to links apps, It is more simple, less memory usage, no updates, no troubles, more useful
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Nice, thnx 4th heads up.
But wat xactly does int2ext do? Is it lyk link2sd which creates a link to the partition? Or sdmerge which merges the internal mem to the system mem?
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Premie said:
Nice, thnx 4th heads up.
But wat xactly does int2ext do? Is it lyk link2sd which creates a link to the partition? Or sdmerge which merges the internal mem to the system mem?
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Int2ext mount your sd-ext partition to /data, so you get your sd-ext partition size as internal memory xDDDD
Look at official thread
You only need init.d folder, and It works in Stock and Custom roms
Viper The Ripper said:
Int2ext mount your sd-ext partition to /data, so you get your sd-ext partition size as internal memory xDDDD
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I c. I think I understand.
But I didn't want an increase in internal memory using ext SD card (wat int2ext does) only an increase in system memory using the internal memory (wat sdmerge does)
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Premie said:
I c. I think I understand.
But I didn't want an increase in internal memory using ext SD card (wat int2ext does) only an increase in system memory using the internal memory (wat sdmerge does)
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Why do you need more system memory?¿
All your apps are installed in /data partition :S but well, yourself
Viper The Ripper said:
Why do you need more system memory?¿
All your apps are installed in /data partition :S but well, yourself
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Because I noticed that when I was on stock rom, and I installed an app, most of it was saved to system mem n some of it allowed to b moved to SD ryt?
Then I installed link2sd n it allowed mo app to b linked to SD , but after a while the sys mem still got low because some part of an app was still stored in the says mem.
So I needed an Incs in sys mem so that I don't hv to link or move anything to SD, n that's wea sdmerge helpd me
Get wea I'm coming from?
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Premie said:
Because I noticed that when I was on stock rom, and I installed an app, most of it was saved to system mem n some of it allowed to b moved to SD ryt?
Then I installed link2sd n it allowed mo app to b linked to SD , but after a while the sys mem still got low because some part of an app was still stored in the says mem.
So I needed an Incs in sys mem so that I don't hv to link or move anything to SD, n that's wea sdmerge helpd me
Get wea I'm coming from?
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The apps are installed in /data, not in /system... (not system apps)
You can wipe data partition to clean the partition and then restore the apps you want using TB (e.g.) only SYSTEM APPs are installed in /system, i.e. the apps which the rom contains, not the apps you install from market, files.apk... so
You need to be root, mount /system partition as R/W and set the permissions to install an app in /system, I mean your internal usable memory by default is /data partition xDDDD
Hmmm
So, not even a tiny bit of th app will b stored on sys? all will b on th ext partition??...I'm a bit skeptical ;D ;D but I'll take ur word for it n gv it a go
thnx 4th info
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Premie said:
Hmmm
So, not even a tiny bit of th app will b stored on sys? all will b on th ext partition??...I'm a bit skeptical ;D ;D but I'll take ur word for it n gv it a go
thnx 4th info
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no, by default in /data, with int2ext script in /sd-ext mounted to /data... nothing about /system!
Cool
Do u know how to apply int2ext on an lg l3 with jellycast v2.0 rom and sdmerge?
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Premie said:
Cool
Do u know how to apply int2ext on an lg l3 with jellycast v2.0 rom and sdmerge?
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Hit the THANKS if u got some help
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mmm... well int2ext is an universal script so It may work in your rom
I posted the official thread here (in this thread) look at this, but It's really simple to install
Thanks to ANYONE that answered my question After all of this discussion I think I'll patch my kernel in order to use a ext4 partiton as internal memory with a 2gb partition so bye bye to memory problem and maybe get a little boost in terms of performance with 180mb of swap memory. What do you think about?
Int2ext script requires some memory in /data to work and you can get only about 512mb of partition because of this requirement, am I right?
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MeltingSnowman said:
Thanks to ANYONE that answered my question After all of this discussion I think I'll patch my kernel in order to use a ext4 partiton as internal memory with a 2gb partition so bye bye to memory problem and maybe get a little boost in terms of performance with 180mb of swap memory. What do you think about?
Int2ext script requires some memory in /data to work and you can get only about 512mb of partition because of this requirement, am I right?
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I don't like to use swap partition, for me It isn't neccessary, swap can ruin your sdcard but yeah you can increase a little bit your performance, so you choose
And about int2ext, you can create a sd-ext partition in ext4 format with XGb/Mb you want if you create an ext4 partition with 1 GB you'll have almost a Gb mounted to /data so your internal memory will be almost 1Gb size, In my opinion it's more than enough xDDD but 512Mb isn't the limit and It doesn't requires nothing, only init.d folder (all custom roms have this folder) and to flash the script
MeltingSnowman said:
Does anybody ever tried to link apps to a FAT32 partitioned sd? Let me know if you want
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Ext2 i prefer.. Which is stable
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