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So I recently flashed Pac Man for my Vivid. I also flashed the gall-jb. I have a couple of questions.
1. Does it matter which version of gapps I use? Obv you want the most recent one, but will having an older one make you not be able to access your internal storage?
2. If it is the way I flashed my ROM would you suggest flashing it again or first flashing an ICS and then reflashing a JB ROM?
As always feedback is appreciated.
-Eyegee
EyeGee said:
So I recently flashed Pac Man for my Vivid. I also flashed the gall-jb. I have a couple of questions.
1. Does it matter which version of gapps I use? Obv you want the most recent one, but will having an older one make you not be able to access your internal storage?
2. If it is the way I flashed my ROM would you suggest flashing it again or first flashing an ICS and then reflashing a JB ROM?
As always feedback is appreciated.
-Eyegee
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No - you need the 4.1.2 Gapps from October, any other version won't work properly.
More than likely it's your recovery. Are you now or have you previously used CWM recovery? If so, you need to get a new recovery (WCX or TWRP), boot to that recovery, connect to your computer, attempt to mount internal storage to your computer. Your computer should prompt you that your storage is corrupt and needs formatted. Format it. Then flash the ROM
homeslice976 said:
No - you need the 4.1.2 Gapps from October, any other version won't work properly.
More than likely it's your recovery. Are you now or have you previously used CWM recovery? If so, you need to get a new recovery (WCX or TWRP), boot to that recovery, connect to your computer, attempt to mount internal storage to your computer. Your computer should prompt you that your storage is corrupt and needs formatted. Format it. Then flash the ROM
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This is the gapps I just downloaded, I was going to try it out.
gapps-jb-20121011-signed I think this is the one you are talking about...
So I have had cwm, but needless to say, I hate it since it sucks!! hahaha..I switched and now have WCX.
So I boot into recovery, while in recovery I connect to my PC. From there I essentially follow the prompts (it will prolly tell me my storage is corrupt and needs formatting.
Format my storage and then flash my rom?
When I format my storage will I lose my data on my SD card? This is where my ROM is. Should I remove the SD card?
Sounds like a simple fix if all goes well and Murphy's law doesn't take effect. :laugh:
EyeGee said:
This is the gapps I just downloaded, I was going to try it out.
gapps-jb-20121011-signed I think this is the one you are talking about...
So I have had cwm, but needless to say, I hate it since it sucks!! hahaha..I switched and now have WCX.
So I boot into recovery, while in recovery I connect to my PC. From there I essentially follow the prompts (it will prolly tell me my storage is corrupt and needs formatting.
Format my storage and then flash my rom?
When I format my storage will I lose my data on my SD card? This is where my ROM is. Should I remove the SD card?
Sounds like a simple fix if all goes well and Murphy's law doesn't take effect. :laugh:
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No. If you're having trouble with internal storage, that's what needs formatted. If the ROM is on your external SD, it won't be touched. If the ROM is on internal storage, you still have to format it. Once it's formatted, put the rom back on storage
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No. If you're having trouble with internal storage, that's what needs formatted. If the ROM is on your external SD, it won't be touched. If the ROM is on internal storage, you still have to format it. Once it's formatted, put the rom back on storage
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I'll give you an update shortly.
Your help is appreciated.
External SD Card is FAT, not FAT 32, does that matter at all? I am still able to get to the files using root explorer.
BTW, the format did not work. ugh.
You did use the mount USB storage in wcx no?
If not it will never find your emmc
If that don't work try twrp... same process
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Does your phone boot after the format?
See if android trys anything after the format via windows then boot
rignfool said:
You did use the mount USB storage in wcx no?
If not it will never find your emmc
If that don't work try twrp... same process
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I went to mounts,
then mount /sdcard
Maybe go to USB- MS Toggle? <--- Boom!! that one did it!
Help appreciated!!
EyeGee said:
I went to mounts,
then mount /sdcard
Maybe go to USB- MS Toggle?
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Yes. that's what you need to do. Now the thread is titled no external storage, but the OP states can't access internal storage. Which are you having trouble with? You need to format that one
homeslice976 said:
Yes. that's what you need to do. Now the thread is titled no external storage, but the OP states can't access internal storage. Which are you having trouble with? You need to format that one
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Initially it was saying there was not an external storage available to take pics and what not. In my not so genius thinking I didn't put two and two together and think that was not possible. I formatted the internal which is what was wrong. I can now access the external as well. Both mount perfectly
EyeGee said:
Initially it was saying there was not an external storage available to take pics and what not. In my not so genius thinking I didn't put two and two together and think that was not possible. I formatted the internal which is what was wrong. I can now access the external as well. Both mount perfectly
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Yes. The camera on PAC and other AOSP roms saves to internal storage, but refers to it as external storage because it's not /system storage. Glad it's sorted.
homeslice976 said:
Yes. The camera on PAC and other AOSP roms saves to internal storage, but refers to it as external storage because it's not /system storage. Glad it's sorted.
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Yes. Thanks for your help again. It's appreciated greatly.
**close thread**
Hello,
I did unroot my dev, enabled developer options but still there is no option to move application to external SD card.
My sd card is FAT32 formatted Class10 Sandisk 64GB.
Latest official ROM.
Any idea how to enable this?
jenowa said:
Hello,
I did unroot my dev, enabled developer options but still there is no option to move application to external SD card.
My sd card is FAT32 formatted Class10 Sandisk 64GB.
Latest official ROM.
Any idea how to enable this?
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It's not part of android anymore AFAIK and hasn't been for a few versions. What are you trying to achieve?
sbdags said:
It's not part of android anymore AFAIK and hasn't been for a few versions. What are you trying to achieve?
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I want to move / install application into SD card.
I have another tablet 4.0.3 and that option is there also I saw on the net (different tablet models) info about this option being enabled when developer options are enabled.
Although some one mentioned that asus hide this option on transformers..
To sum up ... how to install app on SD? Maybe mount folder option (will try that next)
jenowa said:
I want to move / install application into SD card.
I have another tablet 4.0.3 and that option is there also I saw on the net (different tablet models) info about this option being enabled when developer options are enabled.
Although some one mentioned that asus hide this option on transformers..
To sum up ... how to install app on SD? Maybe mount folder option (will try that next)
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The tf701 stock ROM does not offer that.
You can try titanium backup (when rooted) and there are some apps in playstore that offer that.
Snah001 said:
The tf701 stock ROM does not offer that.
You can try titanium backup (when rooted) and there are some apps in playstore that offer that.
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Is there a way to enable that option?
jenowa said:
Is there a way to enable that option?
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No it's not built into the framework. You were using an old ICS firmware where memory was a premium. You have 32GB now. Are you saying you gave filled it with apps and data?
Hello, everyone!
It seems that there are many misinformation about using an external micro SD as internal memory when installing any of the (great) Marshmallow ROMs available to L90, so I decided to create this thread from my experiments and leave it open for discussion.
What is it?
With Marshmallow you can use an external uSD as internal memory, what is great for L90 because it has 8GB of internal storage, with only around 4GB available for users.
How does it work?
It's a Marshmallow feature so it's built-in, no need of extra apps. It will format a uSD inserted in the L90 micro SD slot and use it as internal storage.
The uSD card will work from now on only on your phone, but you still can unmount, remove and replace it with other cards as needed. All contents from /sdcard will be moved from internal storage to the uSD, and all apps that allow native "App2SD" will be moved too (you can choose to move or not, if you don't you can move apps manually later). Not all apps can be moved, but you can "force move" ones that don't support native App2SD, but be aware that it may break things, like widgets, etc.
How do I use it?
There are two ways to enable adopted storage:
1. it will offer you the option to use a newly detected uSD as internal or storage, so you'll probably see a notification when you insert a new uSD on your phone, or right after installing any Marshmallow ROM;
2. Go to "Storage and USB" in Settings app, select your external card, tap the three dot menu and choose Settings, it will then open a page where you can Eject, Format (erase) or Format as internal option.
Either way you will be guide through the process of formatting your uSD as internal memory and moving your data. Obviously, your micro SD will be formatted (erased) so backup any important data first.
Advantages
The main advantage is that it will improve your internal storage a lot. Even if you use a 8GB uSD, because it will move everything from /sdcard folder to the uSD. Also, if an app is moved, then all its contents (data, obb, cache) will be stored in the new adopted storage.
Problems
From what I've tested, the only problems are that even a Class 10 uSD is slower than internal memory and not as reliable. So make sure you use a fast uSD (I'd say Class10 is the minimum) and a reliable one. Of course, if you use the uSD to move data between your phone and other devices then you probably will want to keep using it as external (aka Portable) memory.
Observations (may be updated later)
1. If you don't choose the option to move your apps when formatting the uSD you can do it manually later: go to Settings, Apps, pick the app you want to move and then click on Storage, you should see a page with a button to move the app (and app data). If you see "Force Change" then the app doesn't support moving to external storage natively, and doing it may break something;
2. All internal storage will be used only for apps and apps data when using adopted storage, everything else will be on your external uSD, what means /sdcard is now on your uSD. Also every app and app data moved to adopted storage will be on your external uSD too, so removing the card will make those apps unavailable as well as any data stored on /sdcard;
3. You will still be able to access all data using MTP (it will show only Internal Storage, as /sdcard is on your external uSD now) or using TWRP 3.0.0 or later (/sdcard data will be available on the /emmc folder using the built-in File Manager, or separately using MTP). MTP on TWRP was very slow for me when I tried to use it, so slow it's useless for files > 1GB, but maybe it's because I have used Android File Transfer on a Mac, your mileage my vary;
4. Sometimes the format process may abort and Android will show your uSD as "corrupted" (maybe it's the wrong word for it). Don't panic. If you want to test your SD, use it on a computer and do a full format using FAT format, it will test the card. Simply restar the process if you've tested or you know your card is OK. If it still says your card is slow, don't worry, it may work fast enough for you (again, I am talking about Class 10 or higher);
5. When a uSD is formatted as internal storage it won't be "readable" anymore on any other phone or computer (OK, maybe you can on a computer that can read f2fs and its contents, but not the usual and normal way);
6. Going back is complicated: probably you will need to use a computer and MTP to copy the data from /sdcard to it, uninstall or move the apps you want to keep back to internal memory and then format your uSD card again as external memory.
7. It seems that you can use one uSD to both adopted and portable storage, see the link bellow (not tested, read the other page linked too):
Sam Liddicott: Android 6 semi-adopted storage
http://blog.sam.liddicott.com/2016/02/android-6-semi-adopted-storage.html?m=1
Most things discussed here can be seen with pictures in this page from Motorola support website:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/109134/p/1449,9582
Cheers and thank you all for the great info I got from this forum! :good:
this is the reason my d415 is bricked ! :'(
DeathCrow17 said:
this is the reason my d415 is bricked ! :'(
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Only formatting uSD as internal storage won't brick any phone. It's even listed on Motorola website for their phones. What else did you do?
lfom said:
Only formatting uSD as internal storage won't brick any phone. It's even listed on Motorola website for their phones. What else did you do?
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While formatting the sd to make it internal storage, the screen just went black..so i search what's wrong, they said i need to wipe the partition and create a new one......before i did that, i can boot to the logo and booting screen still black on the home screen tho, but after i did that, my screen is totally black, wont boot
@DeathCrow17
Sorry, but I've done it more than twice and never had a problem. I don't know why it happened to your phone, maybe it was just a sad coincidence. Anyway, if you still can enter download mode you can flash stock firmware using LG Flash Tool. If not, there are fastboot and the hard unbrick tutorial, you may get more help in those threads. Good luck.
lfom said:
Only formatting uSD as internal storage won't brick any phone. It's even listed on Motorola website for their phones. What else did you do?
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lfom said:
@DeathCrow17
Sorry, but I've done it more than twice and never had a problem. I don't know why it happened to your phone, maybe it was just a sad coincidence. Anyway, if you still can enter download mode you can flash stock firmware using LG Flash Tool. If not, there are fastboot and the hard unbrick tutorial, you may get more help in those threads. Good luck.
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Tried everything but after wiping the partition because the tutorial said i should....my screen just went totally black, no LG logo booting screen nothing....there is 1 guy who 's been helping me, even him is having a hard time fixing my device, through teamviewer....but i still have my fingers crossed for this LG after all this is my only one LOL
Can anyone confirm that TWRP_3.0.0-0_060216_L90_Testbuild.img does indeed work with adoptive storage
Fábio Ferreira said:
Can anyone confirm that TWRP_3.0.0-0_060216_L90_Testbuild.img does indeed work with adoptive storage
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As I reported in OP, Dark Blue version from the post bellow works just fine as described.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...rp2-7-1-0lgl90w7xxshoxx-t2826150/post65428096
lfom said:
As I reported in OP, Dark Blue version from the post bellow works just fine as described.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...rp2-7-1-0lgl90w7xxshoxx-t2826150/post65428096
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Should i flash the .zip or the img inside?
And shoild i wipe anything?
Fábio Ferreira said:
Should i flash the .zip or the img inside?
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Either way should work if you do it correctly. I flashed the zip using Rashr if I recall it correctly.
lfom said:
Either way should work if you do it correctly. I flashed the zip using Rashr if I recall it correctly.
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And shoild i wipe anything?
Sorry for the begginers questions, but i've never updated any recovery .Thanks for your help
Fábio Ferreira said:
And shoild i wipe anything?
Sorry for the begginers questions, but i've never updated any recovery .Thanks for your help
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No, simply flash it and next time you boot to recovery you should see the new version.
hello there.
so i unlocked bootloader installed twrp and a custom rom.
no i wanted to try a different rom so i wiped everything even system i mean EVERYTHING and my internal storage is 25gb! is there by any change some hidden folders from previous rom? or is this normal? i think its not!
ZXC TWRP and lineage os was the rom.
thnx in advance!
k00r00b3l0s said:
hello there.
so i unlocked bootloader installed twrp and a custom rom.
no i wanted to try a different rom so i wiped everything even system i mean EVERYTHING and my internal storage is 25gb! is there by any change some hidden folders from previous rom? or is this normal? i think its not!
ZXC TWRP and lineage os was the rom.
thnx in advance!
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It's normal...
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well..
SaumyeMehrotra96 said:
It's normal...
thnx for the quick reply
so my internal storage is not 32 but 24gb?!
which means with my backup installed (8gb) my storage is 16!!!
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thnx for the quick reply
so my internal storage is not 32 but 24gb?!
which means with my backup installed (8gb) my storage is 16!!!
SaumyeMehrotra96 said:
It's normal...
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k00r00b3l0s said:
thnx for the quick reply
so my internal storage is not 32 but 24gb?!
which means with my backup installed (8gb) my storage is 16!!!
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8 available storage is what you see in the settings....
Your 32GB storage is not all for your own data. Install terminal application then executes df -h to see how it's partitioned. My 64GB has 54GB left for user data, the rest belongs to the system (spans over several other partitions which somewhat familiar to Linux users).
Greetings,
I have the Fi version of the Moto X4 Android One, running Oreo 8.1.
I do not seem to be able to allow installation from Unknown Sources. In my Settings menu under Security there is nothing about allowing Unknown Sources. Is there a trick to this?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
~ Phil
PKW57 said:
Greetings,
I have the Fi version of the Moto X4 Android One, running Oreo 8.1.
I do not seem to be able to allow installation from Unknown Sources. In my Settings menu under Security there is nothing about allowing Unknown Sources. Is there a trick to this?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
~ Phil
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I believe starting with Oreo, you get prompted as needed per application. You should not need to do anything ahead of time.
Check permission on the app you are using to open the apk.
Thanks!
jhedfors,
Thanks for the quick response. I will give your suggestions a shot. This is my first exposure to Oreo. My previous phone ran Marshmallow. Need to be able to sideload to get root, among other things.
Just FYI in case others are interested ... Although Android One is pretty close to pure Android, on the Moto X4 Motorola has disabled the option to format the SD card as internal memory. They have also disabled the ability to move apps to the card, only media can be stored on the card. Other than that I find this to be a pretty solid phone.
Thanks again,
~ Phil
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Just FYI in case others are interested ... Although Android One is pretty close to pure Android, on the Moto X4 Motorola has disabled the option to format the SD card as internal memory. They have also disabled the ability to move apps to the card, only media can be stored on the card. Other than that I find this to be a pretty solid phone.
Thanks again,
~ Phil
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An observation about internal space: I have noticed that LOS16 does have a fair bit more available space for apps than stock. I have not ran out of space with either though.
Worked!
Thanks again!
It worked just as you described.
PKW57 said:
Just FYI in case others are interested ... Although Android One is pretty close to pure Android, on the Moto X4 Motorola has disabled the option to format the SD card as internal memory. They have also disabled the ability to move apps to the card, only media can be stored on the card. Other than that I find this to be a pretty solid phone.
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Wrong, moto X4 uses File Based Encryption, it's because of that the phone don't have the option to format SD as internal storage, Pie supports adoptable storage with FBE, but it wasn't working well on LOS16.