[Q] - Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I want to ask, how do I format the internal storage on s 3 mini, I've several times flash the internal storage and i want thats free space like i first time bought.. i'm so sorry for my english too bad... i hope all of you know what i mean..

vudith said:
I want to ask, how do I format the internal storage on s 3 mini, I've several times flash the internal storage and i want thats free space like i first time bought.. i'm so sorry for my english too bad... i hope all of you know what i mean..
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what have you found so far in your search for doing this?

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Unpartition SD

Hey People, devs members n all
I need help.
I thought lets partition SD card, looks fun
But then i lost all my data.
Thats fine.
Now, the space i have on my internal memory is so low that i hate it.
Anything i could do?
All sorts of Help appreciated.
So bombard me
Simply go in recovery mode and format your SD card!!...
U can asking use the "storage" option from settings...but I recommend using Clockworkmod recovery!..
"Please backup your data!"
galaxy fit + CM7.2 (2.3.7) + 801Mhz
yeah you should use cwm recovery then format the sdcard
jp_rocks said:
Hey People, devs members n all
I need help.
I thought lets partition SD card, looks fun
But then i lost all my data.
Thats fine.
Now, the space i have on my internal memory is so low that i hate it.
Anything i could do?
All sorts of Help appreciated.
So bombard me
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i COULDN'T understand what you mean by 'Now, the space i have on my internal memory is so low' ?
However, from what the title of you post suggest I guess you want to remove the sd-ext partition of your sdcard. If that is the case here is a handy article that you might want to go through :
http://yagyagaire.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-to-remove-second-partition-of-your.html
Read through it and all your problems will be solved.
I think you don't know what's the partition use for.
It is used to increase internal storage.
If you partitions sd card, of course it will formating sd card.
Use Mini Partition Tool, google it.
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Thanks everyone!

just a couple of questions

hi guys i dont like to ask stupid questions but im gonna ask anyway i have in internel memory 11.07gb now my question is with all this bad blocks (bricking) ect is it normal for me to have 11.07gb or should i have more
I havr no problems in cwn as far as i know all wipes and formats go ok just wanted to k ow if ive suffered with bad blocks
Thanks brocky
brockyneo said:
hi guys i dont like to ask stupid questions but im gonna ask anyway i have in internel memory 11.07gb now my question is with all this bad blocks (bricking) ect is it normal for me to have 11.07gb or should i have more
I havr no problems in cwn as far as i know all wipes and formats go ok just wanted to k ow if ive suffered with bad blocks
Thanks brocky
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Well, I would say that basically you should have Internal SD memory around 11 Gigs. There might be more or less than that a bit due to the cache developed, some bloatwares blocking the memory or may be some data of the app running in the background. I guess 11.07 Gigs the normal space which we have.
Here is some extra piece to be on safer side:
cubexe said:
Quick help .. but "measure twice and cut once"
Driver: http://www.kyou.cz/prg/hd2/as_drivers.zip
Program MTTY : http://www.kyou.cz/prg/hd2/mtty1.42.zip
(You can try to find newer versions, if you want ..)
1. How to check and repair bad block
a). Please make sure that you are SuperCID and you understand the importance of hard spl as this maybe a dangerious operation for you.
b). Downloan Mtty.exe file in the attachment below and save it to your computer.
c). Open connection setting of your activesync or WMDC on your PC and disable "Allow USB connection".
d). Put your divice into Bootloader mode and connect to your PC via USB
e). Run Mtty.exe from your PC
f). Selec "USB" in port box and then click OK
g). Press Enter once or twice to let the screen dispay "USB>" or "CMD>"
h). Type "info 8" to check if your device has bad blocks. And if there are any,
i). Type "task 2a" to fix the bad blocks.
Then go to bootloader and flash official winmo.
And other info here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1189544 (HD2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033526
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I guess now you can give it a try to see if your memory is damaged or not
brockyneo said:
hi guys i dont like to ask stupid questions but im gonna ask anyway i have in internel memory 11.07gb now my question is with all this bad blocks (bricking) ect is it normal for me to have 11.07gb or should i have more
I havr no problems in cwn as far as i know all wipes and formats go ok just wanted to k ow if ive suffered with bad blocks
Thanks brocky
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Default user allocated space is 11.08 GB. Internal SD card has 16 GB of capacity.Remaining memory i.e around 4 GB is used for system which includes firmware data and some more internal coding stuff. If you were to encounter bad sectors, it wouldn't be apparent. You have to connect your phone via adb and list the system TREE.
Thanks guys guess i should be ok then dont want to mesz around che king just incase i do damage lol ivr never full wiped with a ics kernel so all should hopefully be good thanks again

Low on Internal memory

I never used a smartphone before and now here i am with a small basic phone trying to figure out how things can be done...but...
I hardly can install 6-7apps in this phone..even though i install the file in SD card it still takes 2-4mb space from internal..
and mine is not rooted but i tried rooting before and it did nothing may be because i really dont know what to be done.
Anyways i just want to know is there anyway i can add few more apps like atleast 10apps in this phone?? i do have few preinstalled apps..and it cant be moved i know but things like GO apps i cant move it to SD..but my friends ACE can n i have no clue why i cant????? it neva show move to SD in mine but in his phone it does..can anybody help me in installing few more apps ..in this thing...i will be so greatful if u can and Thanks in advance.
for your info apps i have downloaded as if now:
twitter, Instagram, some empire game2, pool game, whatsapp, real player, FB messenger, dictionary thats all..
eantonykurien said:
I never used a smartphone before and now here i am with a small basic phone trying to figure out how things can be done...but...
I hardly can install 6-7apps in this phone..even though i install the file in SD card it still takes 2-4mb space from internal..
and mine is not rooted but i tried rooting before and it did nothing may be because i really dont know what to be done.
Anyways i just want to know is there anyway i can add few more apps like atleast 10apps in this phone?? i do have few preinstalled apps..and it cant be moved i know but things like GO apps i cant move it to SD..but my friends ACE can n i have no clue why i cant????? it neva show move to SD in mine but in his phone it does..can anybody help me in installing few more apps ..in this thing...i will be so greatful if u can and Thanks in advance.
for your info apps i have downloaded as if now:
twitter, Instagram, some empire game2, pool game, whatsapp, real player, FB messenger, dictionary thats all..
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you need a ext4 partition on your sd card and an app which enables you moving apps to sd like "link2sd", "s2e" or similar. And you need to root your phone.
Look a bit around in the ace section here on xda and youll find everything you need
Mardon said:
you need a ext4 partition on your sd card and an app which enables you moving apps to sd like "link2sd", "s2e" or similar. And you need to root your phone.
Look a bit around in the ace section here on xda and youll find everything you need
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addition : if you a user-type that like to remove your sdcard, better to use link2sd instead of any type extended-internal memory
123r4ka456 said:
addition : if you a user-type that like to remove your sdcard, better to use link2sd instead of any type extended-internal memory
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Just switch off your phone before removing sd card.
I won't give up. I'll wait for you.
Mardon said:
you need a ext4 partition on your sd card and an app which enables you moving apps to sd like "link2sd", "s2e" or similar. And you need to root your phone.
Look a bit around in the ace section here on xda and youll find everything you need
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You almost can do a partition with cmw ovbiously with your device rooted and then use s2e is easy i hope that i can help you
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eantonykurien said:
I never used a smartphone before and now here i am with a small basic phone trying to figure out how things can be done...but...
I hardly can install 6-7apps in this phone..even though i install the file in SD card it still takes 2-4mb space from internal..
and mine is not rooted but i tried rooting before and it did nothing may be because i really dont know what to be done.
Anyways i just want to know is there anyway i can add few more apps like atleast 10apps in this phone?? i do have few preinstalled apps..and it cant be moved i know but things like GO apps i cant move it to SD..but my friends ACE can n i have no clue why i cant????? it neva show move to SD in mine but in his phone it does..can anybody help me in installing few more apps ..in this thing...i will be so greatful if u can and Thanks in advance.
for your info apps i have downloaded as if now:
twitter, Instagram, some empire game2, pool game, whatsapp, real player, FB messenger, dictionary thats all..
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you must create ext3 or ext4 primary partition on your sdcard. to create partition, install mini tool partition wizard to your pc. then you can use link2sd to link dalvik caches to your sdcard. or, if you use cm7 as your rom, you can install s2e. to remove system apps, use link2sd
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Thanks alot guys
enzotheresa said:
you must create ext3 or ext4 primary partition on your sdcard. to create partition, install mini tool partition wizard to your pc. then you can use link2sd to link dalvik caches to your sdcard. or, if you use cm7 as your rom, you can install s2e. to remove system apps, use link2sd
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I read most of the threads and found quite interesting and later yesterday night i rooted my phone and when that went on smoothly i thought why dont i try installing a custom rom? So i installed a normal one which had very basic thing to be done to install it..and finally i installed stocklite ..but still im kinda facing the same old internal problem but i will definitely try your reply's and will get back to guys later..Never thought i will get a lot of responses like this..cheers to you all.:good:
Thanks alot everyone
One more question?
eantonykurien said:
I read most of the threads and found quite interesting and later yesterday night i rooted my phone and when that went on smoothly i thought why dont i try installing a custom rom? So i installed a normal one which had very basic thing to be done to install it..and finally i installed stocklite ..but still im kinda facing the same old internal problem but i will definitely try your reply's and will get back to guys later..Never thought i will get a lot of responses like this..cheers to you all.:good:
Thanks alot everyone
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How do i make partitions like you guys said..i do have CWM5 but i dont know how to use these apps And after partition what should i do just install link2sd to move to sdcard? I know im kinda talking like a kid but guess im way too old in techy things sorry for troubling all..
CallMeLewis said:
Just switch off your phone before removing sd card.
I won't give up. I'll wait for you.
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accidentially drop you phone.....memory card accidentially unmounted.....no nandroid backup&&last titanium backup 2 week old.......==:good:
eantonykurien said:
How do i make partitions like you guys said..i do have CWM5 but i dont know how to use these apps And after partition what should i do just install link2sd to move to sdcard? I know im kinda talking like a kid but guess im way too old in techy things sorry for troubling all..
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here's the guide for you (only cm7)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477996#
Will try
limxyz said:
here's the guide for you (only cm7)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477996#
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I dont have a CyanogenMod ROM im using Stocklite and i tried using link2sd but its no use..even though all the apps are stored in SD few apps has cache on internal storage so it eats all that..and now im in the same situvation but i will try what you said..
But i already did partitioning my SD using link2sd..how can i make my SD back to normal and once i install CyanogenMod ROM should i format my SD??? to take those partition away or should i do something else?
Need help!!!!!
eantonykurien said:
I dont have a CyanogenMod ROM im using Stocklite and i tried using link2sd but its no use..even though all the apps are stored in SD few apps has cache on internal storage so it eats all that..and now im in the same situvation but i will try what you said..
But i already did partitioning my SD using link2sd..how can i make my SD back to normal and once i install CyanogenMod ROM should i format my SD??? to take those partition away or should i do something else?
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"system/etc/gps.conf"
This is to edit gps setting in a Custom ROM
How to goto this place to edit it in CyanogenMod 7.2 RC3 by vo-1, APOCALYPSE? I installed it but cannot find a way to reach this place. And i cant ask question to the developer because im a new guy here so cant post a question ova there..
eantonykurien said:
I dont have a CyanogenMod ROM im using Stocklite and i tried using link2sd but its no use..even though all the apps are stored in SD few apps has cache on internal storage so it eats all that..and now im in the same situvation but i will try what you said..
But i already did partitioning my SD using link2sd..how can i make my SD back to normal and once i install CyanogenMod ROM should i format my SD??? to take those partition away or should i do something else?
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Are you linking the apk, dex and lib files or just installing (moving) apps to sd? You should create link to free up your internal space.
Take it from my experience. I used stocklite for almost 5 months with link2sd. Linked all apps except for those with widgets or that i needed at boot left on internal. 80 apps, 50 mb free on internal.
If you change to cyanogenmod you won't have more internal space, same space, different rom. When you do the required wipes with cwm (which you should to install cyano roms) it will format and erase the partition. You'll still have your partitioned sd card, but all info in that partition will be gone.
last question
dxppxd said:
Are you linking the apk, dex and lib files or just installing (moving) apps to sd? You should create link to free up your internal space.
Take it from my experience. I used stocklite for almost 5 months with link2sd. Linked all apps except for those with widgets or that i needed at boot left on internal. 80 apps, 50 mb free on internal.
If you change to cyanogenmod you won't have more internal space, same space, different rom. When you do the required wipes with cwm (which you should to install cyano roms) it will format and erase the partition. You'll still have your partitioned sd card, but all info in that partition will be gone.
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I installed Cyno Mod 7 ROM and it works just fine and i have partitioned again and everything is fine now..but i backuped my stocklite and i dont have the original ROM which i used even before rooting how to get that 'the real one which i had when i bought the phone?' if i have that one ..i can change it to anytime when i want..
Carrier specific roms are harder to find than free roms. Go to sammobile and check if they have the rom that came with your phone.
The stock roms are all installed through your computer with odin and your phone in download mode.
dxppxd said:
Carrier specific roms are harder to find than free roms. Go to sammobile and check if they have the rom that came with your phone.
The stock roms are all installed through your computer with odin and your phone in download mode.
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MMh ok i will check that and i have never used odin to flash a new ROM!!!! i have seen people talking about this s/w i really have no clue what is this all about.
eantonykurien said:
MMh ok i will check that and i have never used odin to flash a new ROM!!!! i have seen people talking about this s/w i really have no clue what is this all about.
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Did the ROM apocalypse had any updates because i still do have some bugs..

[Q] Changing default path for installation apps

Hello guys,
I'm sorry if this was a repeated question.
But i was wondering how we can change our default installation path on galaxy note?
Because the problem is everytime i download something from google play, its installed in the phone memory which is only around 1,5Gb
What's the use of 11Gb that we had on usb storage then? Can we somehow change the default path to usb storage?
And i don't want to use external SD card. I think that's all, thanks guys! Waiting for your respons!
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There is a thread regarding this.in that thread d dev will tell you how to move to phone memory data to sd card and vice versa.
Thanks button is here,please hit
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Try link2sd from the playstore.
I know it can moved to sd card.. But i dont have any and i want to used that 11Gb internal storage.. Please someone tell me how...
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hendymenn said:
I know it can moved to sd card.. But i dont have any and i want to used that 11Gb internal storage.. Please someone tell me how...
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11gb internal storage is called sd card. App2sd is what you need.
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SpyderTracks said:
11gb internal storage is called sd card. App2sd is what you need.
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I've tried that and it refers to the original function of move to sd card from the application settings. And it didn't work it says couldn't move not enough storage space and its because i dont have any sd card insert.
Therefore 11Gb usb storage only useful for extended game data and photo or music?
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hendymenn said:
I've tried that and it refers to the original function of move to sd card from the application settings. And it didn't work it says couldn't move not enough storage space and its because i dont have any sd card insert.
Therefore 11Gb usb storage only useful for extended game data and photo or music?
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Using App2SD you can only move some part of an app to the 11GB (called as SD card or internal SD) memory..also, you cant move each & every app, since some apps needs to be on the Phone memory (memory which shows ~2GB)..I am using App2SD to reduce the load on Phone memory..it wl b useful for apps/games, especially which r bigger in size..what I believe is the more you keep the Phone memory free, the more faster your phone will be..
shyamub4u said:
Using App2SD you can only move some part of an app to the 11GB (called as SD card or internal SD) memory..also, you cant move each & every app, since some apps needs to be on the Phone memory (memory which shows ~2GB)..I am using App2SD to reduce the load on Phone memory..it wl b useful for apps/games, especially which r bigger in size..what I believe is the more you keep the Phone memory free, the more faster your phone will be..
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That's an explanation i need.. Well i guess i just go buy an external sd card then move my apps in there. The 11Gb will only used for pictures and music then *sigh* thanks anyway mate!
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its better cuz it seems like moving huge files to-from the internal storage sometimes* results in a brick
hendymenn said:
That's an explanation i need.. Well i guess i just go buy an external sd card then move my apps in there. The 11Gb will only used for pictures and music then *sigh* thanks anyway mate!
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Thats a better option..buy a 32GB memory card & move all the stuffs like movies, music, photos, docs etc etc etc to it..use 2GB+11GB (in built memory) only for apps, games & their data..
Even 64GB card works on our Note, as per the below thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330784
I know this is a very late reply sorry
but i wonder you were talking about moving apps 2 sd
However, i moved all apps that are movable, i have no pics, videos, music or whatsoever . Yet, the internal storage gets full very fast to extend that i can't update apps anymore
I hope during the last 4 years someone figured out a solution
my phone has a custom lollipop rom and its rooted
AnasR. said:
I know this is a very late reply sorry
but i wonder you were talking about moving apps 2 sd
However, i moved all apps that are movable, i have no pics, videos, music or whatsoever . Yet, the internal storage gets full very fast to extend that i can't update apps anymore
I hope during the last 4 years someone figured out a solution
my phone has a custom lollipop rom and its rooted
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You can repartition your device, and you will have plenty of space for everything you need
hksaaa said:
You can repartition your device, and you will have plenty of space for everything you need
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hksaaa said:
You can repartition your device, and you will have plenty of space for everything you need
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Thank you for replying... The next question will be how I will be grateful if you helped me... I have a cwm or whatever u guys call it... I'm not an expert but I really like to learn these stuff and I'm a fast learner I got my phone almost brick while installing the custom ROM ? but I have succeeded... One more thing, my phone keep closing apps by itself, how I can prevent that?
AnasR. said:
Thank you for replying... The next question will be how I will be grateful if you helped me... I have a cwm or whatever u guys call it... I'm not an expert but I really like to learn these stuff and I'm a fast learner I got my phone almost brick while installing the custom ROM but I have succeeded... One more thing, my phone keep closing apps by itself, how I can prevent that?
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Its really simple ,1st you flash this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=18061 , then you https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762635999029 install this trought this new installed recovery , and you now have 6gb memory for installing apps,and 7gb on sdcard0
data=6gb (means +4gb for apps)
sdcard0=~7gb (means -4gb from the stock size)
hksaaa said:
Its really simple ,1st you flash this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=18061 , then you https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762635999029 install this trought this new installed recovery , and you now have 6gb memory for installing apps,and 7gb on sdcard0
data=6gb (means +4gb for apps)
sdcard0=~7gb (means -4gb from the stock size)
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Thank u again
First this is a twrp recovery I already have cwm does it have to be twrp?
Second still the second question about how to prevent auto closing for apps
Just now I opened the browser three times to be able to write the reply
AnasR. said:
Thank u again
First this is a twrp recovery I already have cwm does it have to be twrp?
Second still the second question about how to prevent auto closing for apps
Just now I opened the browser three times to be able to write the reply
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Yes it needs to be TWRP for that,after you flash file for storage you need to install from /tmp again and it should work
i dont know why,try to flash again rom,for me everything works without problem

Big big problem semi brick

ok so somehow i wiped all my data with twrp latest but before that i did not copy rom to my internal memory
now there is no software on my phone and tehre is no way to mount internal storage please help me how to copy the rom to some storage except otg coz i dont have cable please help thanks
Khixar27 said:
ok so somehow i wiped all my data with twrp latest but before that i did not copy rom to my internal memory
now there is no software on my phone and tehre is no way to mount internal storage please help me how to copy the rom to some storage except otg coz i dont have cable please help thanks
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20 people ask the same question every day, use search
IINexusII said:
20 people ask the same question every day, use search
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lol sorry i did please delete the thread

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