Hi everyone!
I wanted to put some big apps on my SD card, and I thought I can use Link2SD for this, like I have succesfully done it on my old HTC Desire HD.
Today I tryed the same as with my old phone, but it ends with a bootloop. So maybe someone can help me to use it on my XZR.
First of all I rooted my Xperia ZR with Towelroot succesful, then installed supersu. Everything works well. Bootloader is still closed.
After that I partitionated my SD Card like on the old phone. 2 GB should be enough for the sdext partition I want to use with link2sd. I formatted it with 4ext system.
Now I installed link2sd and make the mount script and made a reboot ------> Bootloop!
I deleted the made partiton to solve the bootloop and deinstalled link2sd, So I can use my ZXR again. But I need space in intern memory.
What can I do? Does Link2SD dont work with Xperia ZR?
This was the reason of root, to run such a programm. Maybe someone can help me.
Greatings Lemmi.
Dear Lemmi,
you are not the only one with this problem. My Xperia V also goes into bootloop since 4.3 (before it worked fine). However, using the search I found the following fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m/general/towel-root-steps-to-root-t2789990
I did not try it yet, but others did and it sounds very promising. If you had luck with that, just post it here or there so other users can profit from that information
Lemmi1 said:
Hi everyone!
I wanted to put some big apps on my SD card, and I thought I can use Link2SD for this, like I have succesfully done it on my old HTC Desire HD.
Today I tryed the same as with my old phone, but it ends with a bootloop. So maybe someone can help me to use it on my XZR.
First of all I rooted my Xperia ZR with Towelroot succesful, then installed supersu. Everything works well. Bootloader is still closed.
After that I partitionated my SD Card like on the old phone. 2 GB should be enough for the sdext partition I want to use with link2sd. I formatted it with 4ext system.
Now I installed link2sd and make the mount script and made a reboot ------> Bootloop!
I deleted the made partiton to solve the bootloop and deinstalled link2sd, So I can use my ZXR again. But I need space in intern memory.
What can I do? Does Link2SD dont work with Xperia ZR?
This was the reason of root, to run such a programm. Maybe someone can help me.
Greatings Lemmi.
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Are there any other method to install apps in external sd?
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In desperate need for Link2SD on ZR, is there a way?
How to get Link2SD to work:
When you have root install the remount reboot fix befor you try to make the boot script with link2sd!!!!! After installing the fix it will work fine!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...b-definitive-root-remount-reboot-fix-t2317432
Thats as far i know the only and easyiest way to get Link2SD running on Xperia ZR
Apparently it fixed my problem. I owe you my life. THANKS!
is there anyway to make link2sd work if i installed reboot-remount fix after creating the boot script with link2sd?
as i didn't know about reboot fix, so i installed link2sd first and created the boot script.and as a result it goes into bootloop.then i came across the reboot fix.but after successfully applying the reboot fix, it's still not working.goes into bottloop.i tried both ext2, ext3 parition.
phone : xperia ZR (4.4.4 rooted) stock recover,rom,kernel.locked bootloader.
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hey guys,
so i rooted my Z yesterday (kept the bootloader locked) and tried to get link2SD running, but always end up in a bootloop.
tried formating the 2nd partition in ext2, fat32, tried installing link2SD before and after partitioning, same result.
any ideas or alternatives?
yeah, I have the same problem. Luckily, without the sd card at boot the Xperia Z boots up just fine and once it's booted I can also put back in the micro sd and access all the contents. I "only" need to know how I can fix the boot with the micro sd inserted. Do I need to edit, delete or rename some file or script?
Link2sd Boot loop
It seems Link2sd have some issue with Xperia Z... It worked perfeclty on my old Xperia Arc. In Xperia Z it keeps rebooting until taking of the SD card. Anyone knows how to make it works on Xperia Z .253 fw rooted + locked bootlader?
Same here... After using extsd2internalsd_xz on 4.1.2 (loved it!!) and update to 4.2.2 now it won't work. So I turn back to Link2SD but it keep me on bootloop.
Taftus said:
Same here... After using extsd2internalsd_xz on 4.1.2 (loved it!!) and update to 4.2.2 now it won't work. So I turn back to Link2SD but it keep me on bootloop.
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i had the reboot problem and used this fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
But i found link2sd didn't work and now use this which someone told me about.foldermount its on the play store, and works really well, i have used it on modern combat 4, and real racing 3 and they work fine.
tonycrew said:
i had the reboot problem and used this fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
But i found link2sd didn't work and now use this which someone told me about.foldermount its on the play store, and works really well, i have used it on modern combat 4, and real racing 3 and they work fine.
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I tried Foldermount and it seems easy enough but I have a issue with that app. After I have create a name and source where the game is.
And than I have to press that notification mark to be green, when I press it. My device reboot -_-
Taftus said:
I tried Foldermount and it seems easy enough but I have a issue with that app. After I have create a name and source where the game is.
And than I have to press that notification mark to be green, when I press it. My device reboot -_-
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Have you tried the remount fix here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432 because it rebooted for me, and does for most who root , i removed the sd card applied the fix rebooted, then put SD card back in, ten rebooted phone and all was ok for me.
tonycrew said:
Have you tried the remount fix here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432 because it rebooted for me, and does for most who root , i removed the sd card applied the fix rebooted, then put SD card back in, ten rebooted phone and all was ok for me.
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Yes I have done that and it works, got help from other thread
Finally Foldermount works like a charm ^_^
YEAH!! It works for Z1!!! Thanks for ur genius software.
Hi all
My Xperia Z goes into bootloop NOT after I have partitioned the sd card, BUT when I use link2sd to make SCRIPT? My sd card is sandisk 64GB, i have tried with a 2GB sd card but it worked?
yeah, I have the same problem. Luckily, without the sd card at boot the Xperia Z boots up just fine and once it's booted I can also put back in the micro sd and access all the contents. I "only" need to know how I can fix the boot with the micro sd inserted. Do I need to edit, delete or rename some file or script?
I have a "install-recovery.sh" (382 bytes and includes text with the information "added by link2sd") and a smaller "install-recovery.sh.ori" (38 bytes) file. The latter one I assume is the original one before link2sd created its script and wrote it into the "install-recovery.sh"?! I have no idea. But I guess since it is smaller and the file ending "ori" could indicate "original". Could I just delete the "install-recovery.sh" and rename the other one back to "install-recovery.sh"
Both of these files are under "system/etc". I don't have a "init.d" folder or at least I can't find it. I read somewhere that I need this for Link2SD to run properly. However, I don't want it to run, I just want it to remove completly.
The reason I'm into this trouble is, that my Xperia Z has only 3GB internal memory left and I have a 64GB microsd card which I assumed had still a second partition on it from a previous handset. So I downloaded Link2SD, started it and let it create a mounting script, after boot the bootloop occured. Now I know that there is no second partition and I wanna get rid of the script and loop. A simple deinstall of Link2SD was not enough.
I also have the CWM recovery for locked bootloaders installed, if that matters (this recovery works fine).
I've attached the two files. Maybe someone can look into them and tell me what's wrong and what I need to change in order for my phone to boot up with inserted microsd card.
Can someone share their original "install-recovery.sh"?
I would edit or delete the "install-recovery.sh" myself, but I'm really afraid to make things even worse than they are now, for instance no boot at all, deleted apps and data.
Can anyone please help me?
Edit: I found the solution!! After hours of searching I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40471594&highlight=remove+link2sd#post40471594 with "lousou76s" posting.
I was quite scared to break even more, but then was brave enough to try it out.
I followed his steps exactly (although I did not have an "init.d" folder and therefore not the file in step one. But it didn't matter, I did what he wrote, inserted my microSD card again and it booted flawlessly! So glad I got this figured out. Stupid Link2SD.
Now I only have to find a way to cope with the limited internal space on my XZ and the fact that I have plenty of space on my microSD but can't use it for apps.
Same problem
After install link2sd and create the 2nd partition, I had the same problem. Reboot loop until take of the SD Card. Anyone managed to get Link2sd working?
Find a solution?
.LEONARDO. said:
After install link2sd and create the 2nd partition, I had the same problem. Reboot loop until take of the SD Card. Anyone managed to get Link2sd working?
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Link2sd Xperia Z partition bootloop
Hello all,
I've encountered the same issue on my brand new Xperia Z. This is my 4th Android device, and I've never experienced any problems with Link2sd, until the Xperia Z. No matter what file allocation table I use to format the 2nd MicroSD partition, it just keeps getting stuck in the boot loop. Initially it gave me an unsupported file format (and invalid argument) error. Now (after I reflashed the newest unbranded ROM), there are no more error codes, but after Link2sd prompts to select ext2, ext3, ext4, fat32, etc, regardless of which one I choose, it just keeps booting and getting stuck on the flashing Sony screen (and the only temporary workaround is to eject the SD card).
As mentioned above, I've tried various formats and file allocation tables, but to no avail. I also tried different micro SD cards (PNY, Lexar, Toshiba) in various capacities (from 8 to 64 Gigs), and still no go.
Apparently there are hundreds of reports online about this incompatibility with Xperia Z and Link2sd (specifically pertaining to the partition boot loop).
Could someone please point us in the right direction (so we can try and resolve this, once and for all)?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time, guys!
Simple Fix that worked for me.
boychik said:
Hello all,
I've encountered the same issue on my brand new Xperia Z. This is my 4th Android device, and I've never experienced any problems with Link2sd, until the Xperia Z. No matter what file allocation table I use to format the 2nd MicroSD partition, it just keeps getting stuck in the boot loop. Initially it gave me an unsupported file format (and invalid argument) error. Now (after I reflashed the newest unbranded ROM), there are no more error codes, but after Link2sd prompts to select ext2, ext3, ext4, fat32, etc, regardless of which one I choose, it just keeps booting and getting stuck on the flashing Sony screen (and the only temporary workaround is to eject the SD card).
As mentioned above, I've tried various formats and file allocation tables, but to no avail. I also tried different micro SD cards (PNY, Lexar, Toshiba) in various capacities (from 8 to 64 Gigs), and still no go.
Apparently there are hundreds of reports online about this incompatibility with Xperia Z and Link2sd (specifically pertaining to the partition boot loop).
Could someone please point us in the right direction (so we can try and resolve this, once and for all)?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time, guys!
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This may not work for your situation, but it worked for me. After I rebooted device I got stuck in a bootloop at the MetroPCS screen of my SGH-T599N I rebooted into restore mode and used Wipe Cache Partition option (not sure if this was relevant to the fix or not) then rebooted the phone. I waited for maybe 5 minutes this time, and after a minute a screeen popped up with a % bar and for the life of me I cannot remember it was Android something. After this screen finished phone rebooted like normal and all was well. I even rebooted once more to check, no problems at all. Hope this helps.
Someone solved this???
HI,
same problem for me with my Xperia sp, sd card partitioned, as soon as i launch link2sd it asks to reboot the phone in order to apply the changes and the phone stucks on rebooting loop.
Anyone found a solution??
Donot let link2sd make a script partition...as i was on 4.4.4 i was able to mount my ext2 partition manually and move apps easily...i did not try on Lollipop yet
Hi
I am on Xperia Z1, rooted, locked bootloader, .757, SDFix access fix, with dual recovery. I have an app call Link2SD and it requires to have a second partition on my sd card. They said to use a software called MiniTool... My question is, how do I proceed to partition my SD card without breaking anything like the installed Dual Recovery?
MrLascivious said:
Hi
I am on Xperia Z1, rooted, locked bootloader, .757, SDFix access fix, with dual recovery. I have an app call Link2SD and it requires to have a second partition on my sd card. They said to use a software called MiniTool... My question is, how do I proceed to partition my SD card without breaking anything like the installed Dual Recovery?
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partitioning your SD card will not break dual recovery
However, I think you may find link2sd wont work on Z1
I never managed to get it to work on any FW with my Z1
and TBH, I don't really find the need for it anymore. I used it on my x10 and Xperia T but I have never run out of space yet on my z1
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gregbradley said:
partitioning your SD card will not break dual recovery
However, I think you may find link2sd wont work on Z1
I never managed to get it to work on any FW with my Z1
and TBH, I don't really find the need for it anymore. I used it on my x10 and Xperia T but I have never run out of space yet on my z1
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I've successfully partitioned my SD Card with secondary primary parition set to ext2. Link2SD (linking) works except it doesn't link Android/data/ and Android/obb/ I 've contacted the developer to ask about it.
MrLascivious said:
I've successfully partitioned my SD Card with secondary primary parition set to ext2. Link2SD (linking) works except it doesn't link Android/data/ and Android/obb/ I 've contacted the developer to ask about it.
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got any reply/solution from developer?
Well the next two days he provided the update to paid users for the /data part. But apparently /obb not yet. He briefly explained to me /obb is complicated because it is not linkable natively.
Hi MrLascivious,
How do you handle to get link2sd working in your phone?
I have an Xperia Z1 compact (original stock, kitkat 4.4.4 and rooted, bootloader lock), but link2sd can´t even mount the second partition.
It says: "App2SD is not supported by your device...."
Any idea?
Em1l10 said:
Hi MrLascivious,
How do you handle to get link2sd working in your phone?
I have an Xperia Z1 compact (original stock, kitkat 4.4.4 and rooted, bootloader lock), but link2sd can´t even mount the second partition.
It says: "App2SD is not supported by your device...."
Any idea?
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I am not sure about your Z1 compact. I only have Z1 and KitKat 4.4.2. Have you tried asking the developer of link2sd? Mine found the partition so everything was straightforward as I remember.
Anyone make link2sd run on fw 9.2.a.1.210 or 2.5?
I'm not able to, i tried every type of partition, fat32, ext2, ext3. After that link2sd creates script and reboot, xperia v does bootloop
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Anyone make link2sd run on fw 9.2.a.1.210 or 2.5?
I'm not able to, i tried every type of partition, fat32, ext2, ext3. After that link2sd creates script and reboot, xperia v does bootloop
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Same for me here (good thing I used the forum search before posting). It worked flawlessly under the Android 4.1 firmware, but after updating to 4.3, it does not anymore. Creating the boot script caused bootloops. And now, after using the phone without the script, link2sd cannot create one anymore (not exactly sure why). I guess we have to wait for 4.4 to give it another shot
No available internal memory, no new app but yes update
Hi there, I would to link at this thread to solve a critic problem on my rooted phone (lt25i)
Link2sd correct install. Everythings work correctly.
BUT
When new apps rise to the amout of space about the internal memory, Android 4.3 think there isn't space to get any new app, indeed updates are allowed.
I have almost 600mb free in the internal memory.
How to bypass this code?
Thankyou so much to anyone answer and want to beat this freedomless of jellybean.
Dear All ,
I have searched XDA , there is some information on Link2SD here and there , but no specific thread about Link2Sd and Lollipop 5.0.2 on Xperia Z/ZR/ZL , so decided to open one.
I have Xperia ZR (C5502) , Stock Lollipop 5.0.2 rooted with Locked Bootloader.
Busybox Installed , SuperSU installed and everything works fine.But unable to use Link2SD , the same issue ..........bootloop after creating a double partion in SD Card (1st ----- exfat 2nd------ext4) then creation of Link2SD script , then reboot , then bootloop.
Also tried initd , univarsal initd , but problem remains.
Before that I have successfully installed and used Link2SD on stock Kitkat 4.4.4 rooted.
So if anyone can give some guidance, I think same will be applied on Z/ZL also
I have same problem, same configuration.
In my case the bootloop apears when a had made the second partition with ext4 (2GB) and I try to reboot. Only without this partition my XZR boots normaly.
Nut is making a dualrecovery with a remount bootfix included. But its not finished right now. Maybe this could be a solution.
Lp has move to SD.....no need for L2SD, plus that app destroys cards
With Move to SD I have only 600 MB spare space on internal memory. Need more, cause I need the apps.
thanks to all
i am waiting for nut dual recovery then
and yes Lollipop has native App2SD , but that does not as complete as Link2SD
Native App2SD can not move an application completely (incl dex file , obb , cache etc) External SD which Link2SD can
Stock Lollipop Have App2SD Feature But I Cant See It In My Phone How Can I Do That
Tried the old remount reboot fix, but it seems not to work on lollipop.
I am now on about 600 MB free space in internal and after a while my XZR warns me of low memory. But need the apps I have installed.
Everything is transfert to sd with app2sd thats integrated, but it is not enough. With Kitkat I dont had this problems, but wont go back.
Lemmi1 said:
Tried the old remount reboot fix, but it seems not to work on lollipop.
I am now on about 600 MB free space in internal and after a while my XZR warns me of low memory. But need the apps I have installed.
Everything is transfert to sd with app2sd thats integrated, but it is not enough. With Kitkat I dont had this problems, but wont go back.
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Thats what I have said..........we need Link2SD for this XZR Lollipop 5.0.2 , its a must have.
Anyone knows NUT latest news about dual recovery and remountrebootfix for Lollipop 5.0.2 ?
Thanks
New version of NUT dual recovery has been released , any chance to get a new version of Remountrebootfix so that we can use Link2SD again on XZR Lollipop 5.0.2
thanks.
sbm1976 said:
New version of NUT dual recovery has been released , any chance to get a new version of Remountrebootfix so that we can use Link2SD again on XZR Lollipop 5.0.2
thanks.
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In the patchenotes stay something about that. Normally it should work now. Maybe you can try it and post success here
The fix should be integrated in the new version I think.
Lemmi1 said:
In the patchenotes stay something about that. Normally it should work now. Maybe you can try it and post success here
The fix should be integrated in the new version I think.
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Yes Link2Sd now working fine after installing the Dual Recovery
5.0.2 LB Stock Rooted
Thanks , my problem solved
How big is your partition for link2sd?
Mine is actually 2 GB but thinking about making it bigger. Hope it will work.