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[Q] Sd partion??

Hey guys ... I am noob at android so please! !!!bear with it..
just wanted to know...
what is SD partion???
how to go about it??
hoe to check it's working??
what are the benefits? ??
is it ok to do it with 4gb class 4 card???
Thanks for reading ..

noobismyname said:
Hey guys ... I am noob at android so please! !!!bear with it..
just wanted to know...
what is SD partion???
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As with every storage media you can actually partition the mSD. By default it ships as a single partition that is FAT32 formatted (otherwise Microsoft couldn't play Mafia and press license fees out of Android phone manufacturers as the FAT file format is copyrighted by Microsoft).
noobismyname said:
how to go about it??
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You can partition the mSD in either ClockworkMod recovery or you can turn off your phone, take the mSD out of the phone and put it into a card reader and then partition the card on your computer by i.e. EASEUS Partition Manager (Windows) or gparted (Linux).
noobismyname said:
hoe to check it's working??
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I don't know how you usually check if your hoe is working (oh how I love typos), but you can check if the SD card partitions are working this way:
- Boot the phone
- Once it's booted up and you have no warning about the SD card then the partition mounted at /mnt/sdcard works. To check if /mnt/sd-ext is also working either open the "Terminal", type "su" (without the quotes) followed by "mount" which will return all currently mounted devices.
noobismyname said:
what are the benefits? ??
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If you create a sd-ext partition (USE SEARCH to know what this means!) you can move your apps out of the internal phone memory onto the sdcard (this actually even works without a designated sd-ext partition). However, you can't move each and every app to the SD ... apps coming with widgets, apps that start automatically upon boot, a widget or a live wallpaper can't be moved to the SD as it will stop working.
Swap on the SD (to have virtual memory - much like the "pagefile.sys" of Windows or the swap partition of Linux) only decreases the lifespan of your SD most likely considerably when there's a whole lotta swapping going on - apart from needing a custom kernel as the Stock doesn't support swap.
noobismyname said:
is it ok to do it with 4gb class 4 card???
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A Class 4 mSD isn't blazing fast, but it should be about sufficient. In general, the higher the number of the Class, the faster the card, the more fluid the I/O transfers.

B.Jay said:
As with every storage media you can actually partition the mSD. By default it ships as a single partition that is FAT32 formatted (otherwise Microsoft couldn't play Mafia and press license fees out of Android phone manufacturers as the FAT file format is copyrighted by Microsoft).
You can partition the mSD in either ClockworkMod recovery or you can turn off your phone, take the mSD out of the phone and put it into a card reader and then partition the card on your computer by i.e. EASEUS Partition Manager (Windows) or gparted (Linux).
I don't know how you usually check if your hoe is working (oh how I love typos), but you can check if the SD card partitions are working this way:
- Boot the phone
- Once it's booted up and you have no warning about the SD card then the partition mounted at /mnt/sdcard works. To check if /mnt/sd-ext is also working either open the "Terminal", type "su" (without the quotes) followed by "mount" which will return all currently mounted devices.
If you create a sd-ext partition (USE SEARCH to know what this means!) you can move your apps out of the internal phone memory onto the sdcard (this actually even works without a designated sd-ext partition). However, you can't move each and every app to the SD ... apps coming with widgets, apps that start automatically upon boot, a widget or a live wallpaper can't be moved to the SD as it will stop working.
Swap on the SD (to have virtual memory - much like the "pagefile.sys" of Windows or the swap partition of Linux) only decreases the lifespan of your SD most likely considerably when there's a whole lotta swapping going on - apart from needing a custom kernel as the Stock doesn't support swap.
A Class 4 mSD isn't blazing fast, but it should be about sufficient. In general, the higher the number of the Class, the faster the card, the more fluid the I/O transfers.
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eh!! thanks a ton ..
How to partion using Cwm???

noobismyname said:
How to partion using Cwm???
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Look into the "Advanced settings" menu - and note that not each version of CWM contains that functionality. CWM 4.0.1.5 that is in some thread around here does not have the partitioning capabilities, CWM 3.2.0.0 (as shipped with GingerDX) is able to perform it, CWM 5.x.x.x as in nAa's or Alfs' custom kernel is up to your for checking out.

???Dude???
How to partition??
you rather answered some different question.. well I am on stock kernel and my recovery has the advanced option derived is partition option also is it safe? ??? and it asks for swap which 1 to select????

noobismyname said:
???Dude???
How to partition??
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Depends on what you want to do ...
- swap and a normal data partition
Create a ~256-512MB swap partition
Partition the rest as a FAT32 partition
- sd-ext and a normal data partition
Create a ~1GB ext3 or ext4 PRIMARY partition and name it "sd-ext" (w/o quotes)
Partition the rest as a FAT32 partition
- swap and sd-ext and normal data partition
Create a ~256-512MB swap partition
Create a ~1GB ext3 or ext4 PRIMARY partition and name it "sd-ext" (w/o quotes)
Partition the rest as a FAT32 partition
And ... this information could also be found by using the Forum search!

AM WELL AWARE ABOUT THE SEARCH.BUTTON! !!!
well if you read the 1st post .. I have mentioned clearly that I am noob at android.
All I want is a brief explanation on partition ..
I read some were swap ain't supported on stock kernel and I an on stock kernel ....
Do I need a computer to partition? ??? please explain the process briefly......

Follow the SD card partitioning article in the XDA Wiki

B.Jay said:
Follow the SD card partitioning article in the XDA Wiki
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h'm.. Thankyou
is there any way to do this without using a computer????

[Q] Using sd card for internal and external storage

As we all know the android one comes with limited internal storage storage and media (pics,documents,videos) can only be stored on the external sdcard. On the forum there are various methods to swap storage size , however on doing so storage space for media will be limited to fixed 2 gb space currently available for internal storage. I was wondering if it is possible to partition a 32gb class 10 sd card and use 16 gb each for external and internal storage. I wouldn't mind if the internal phone storage would have to be abandoned in doing so.
Has any one successfully done this..
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Yes you can do that using link2sd.

Check this out.
I have made a 4GB ext4 partition on my 16GB sd card and I keep all my apps stored in the 4GB partition. And 10GB is kept as media storage.

xdaaritra said:
I have made a 4GB ext4 partition on my 16GB sd card and I keep all my apps stored in the 4GB partition. And 10GB is kept as media storage.
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Could u please specify how to do it properly for lollipop devices.. there are many in the forum and some run into performance issue if not done properly.

Here it goes.
wickedspice said:
Could u please specify how to do it properly for lollipop devices.. there are many in the forum and some run into performance issue if not done properly.
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So download the zip file from the attachment. You will find link2sd app and a patcher that makes the app link2sd plus and is totally functional... And other things about link2sd is nicely explained in this site, https://awanstuff.wordpress.com/201...ink2sd-in-any-android-phone-with-screenshots/ Just keep in mind to create a ext4 partition instead of ext2 and you are good to go. And I would suggest you to use high speed sd cards preferably class 10 and higher if you want a smooth experience on your lollipop rom. I use class 10 ultra from sandisk. And my apps run buttery smooth...

xdaaritra said:
So download the zip file from the attachment. You will find link2sd app and a patcher that makes the app link2sd plus and is totally functional... And other things about link2sd is nicely explained in this site, https://awanstuff.wordpress.com/201...ink2sd-in-any-android-phone-with-screenshots/ Just keep in mind to create a ext4 partition instead of ext2 and you are good to go. And I would suggest you to use high speed sd cards preferably class 10 and higher if you want a smooth experience on your lollipop rom. I use class 10 ultra from sandisk. And my apps run buttery smooth...
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Has anyone tried link2sd on lollipop .some saying it doesn't play well because of some changes in how lollipop stores app.

Works perfectly.
wickedspice said:
Has anyone tried link2sd on lollipop .some saying it doesn't play well because of some changes in how lollipop stores app.
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I'm using it on my lollipop 5.1 and it works flawlessly...no hiccups at all... Why don't you try it for your self and find out...

I tried partitioning and also installed link2sd plus but it does not recognise the partition, it still says unable to create the mount, it resets the link on every boot.
I have Class 4 SD card. Will it be okay if I used it?
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how to partition ??
could it be partition through CWM ??? procedure please f0r 8GB ,i would like to partition 2 GB of sd card.For my karbonn A1 i tried mini tool and brick my SD card. So for now i don't want to loose this sd card.please help

kbk_unlimited said:
I tried partitioning and also installed link2sd plus but it does not recognise the partition, it still says unable to create the mount, it resets the link on every boot.
I have Class 4 SD card. Will it be okay if I used it?
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I am also using class 4 sd card, it is working fine. Have you formated one partition in FAT32 and another in EXT4

[MOD] Mount External SD Card as /data for MORE SPACE

THIS MOD IS FOR THE METROPCS VARIANTS ONLY!!!!
Most of you reading this will know me from my AdvancedStock ROM. Well This new mod I created will allow you to mount an External Partition on the external SD Card as the /data partition on the phone allowing for as much space as you want on the phone for all apps, user data, pretty much everything. This mod replaces the usual /data mount point so that the SD Card can take over. It is a little complicated to explain but here goes:
Partition: A specific area of the drive.
Mount Point: Where the Partition is mounted during or after boot.
NAND: Internal Storage
SD Card: Your EXTERNAL SD Card. (Not INTERNAL)
Your phone has whats called partitions on its internal NAND storage device (mmcblk0). This storage device holds the OS, User data, etc. This NAND is what is changed when flashing ROMs, Wiping data, etc. Your phone also has what is call mount points. Mount points, for all intents and purposes, is a sort of folder on the NAND storage that can mount these partitions so your phone boots up, can download things, run apps, etc. This mod changes the /data mount point (Where all USERDATA is stored, like apps, app data, settings, wifi, etc.) to the SD Card(mmcblk1). Doing this mod, you will have 2 partitions on the SD Card, mmcblk1p1 and mmcblk1p2. This mod, in order to be used, requires that the SD Card have TWO(2) partitions. mmcblk1p1(fat32), & mmcblk1p2(ext4). This new kernel will use the mmcblk1p2 partition to store the USERDATA by replacing the mount point that was originally mmcblk0p2 (Or something to that affect). This is done by unpacking the kernel modifing the fstab(File with a list of mount points and partitions).
So at the end of formatting the SD Card the partition table should look something (does NOT need to be exact
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| FAT32(500MB) | EXT4(28GB) |
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PARTITION 1 | PARTITION 2
mmcblk1p1 | mmcblk1p2
I hope this explination helps everyone under stand exactly what this does. This is not a apps2sd mod, this is a DATA2SD mod. ALL user data, not just apps, will be stored on the SD Card.
Wiki: https://urgero.org/626ExtData
Download: https://www.mediafire.com/?poalj63aubajkd2
Need to Factory Reset (Post MODDED KERNEL install): https://www.mediafire.com/?qaxcyhxusfc1f2u (Flash in TWRP, Not tested)
Download for latest Firmware(1.23.155.0.3): https://www.mediafire.com/?0po4jm2a6k8rx7u
Warnings:
You always run the risk of bricking a device when using non-oem firmware.
Although I have tested this extensively (And currently using it as my Daily Driver) expect bugs.
Under Settings -> Storage you will see "Unavailable/8.00GB" This is fine and can be ignored.
This can cause a bootloop if not used properly. and can Soft-Brick your device.
This process requires the phone to act AS IF it was factory data reset. But it was not. You will need to re-download all your apps, configure the phone again as if you did a factory data reset. This is required because of the new kernel. If you want to revert back to before, just flash the boot from the backup you will be making in the install steps.
Notes before installing:
1. The external data partition MUST be Partition 2 no if ands or buts!
2. This **MAY** cause some lag on the device if the SD Card is class 4 and lower, or if the SD Card is old.
3. The partition SIZES do not matter as long as there are two partitions as explained in the instructions.
4. The Wipe data function in TWRP will STILL BE MAPPED TO THE INTERNAL DATA NOT THE NEW EXTERNAL ONE SO DO NOT WIPE DATA OR FACTORY RESET WILL USING THIS KERNEL OR YOU WILL LOSE THE DATA FROM BEFORE THE KERNEL WAS FLASHED.
Install:
You need TWRP installed, so go to xda forums and install it.
Then boot into TWRP.
Select Backup.
Select Storage Device
Select Micro SD
Select All options and click "Backup"
Wait until it is done.
plug your phone in and in Windows/Linux/Mac go to your phone in a file manager then Phone\TWRP\BACKUPS\<SOME_RANDOM_NUMBERS\todays date and copy everything out of there.
Put htc626s_extData.img on the INTERNAL SD CARD.
Reboot into android and Install AParted
Open it and press the green plus button twice.
For Partition 1: Make sure the file system is fat32, this is important!!!! (Size it how you like) This is required so Android does not bug you about an unsupported filesystem.
For Partition 2: Make the file system ext4(Size it how you like)
Hit "Apply Changes"
Wait and then reboot back into TWRP.
Go to Install -> Then in the bottom right select "Install Image" and browse to the htc626s_extData.img file you downloaded and put on the internal SD Card.
Select "Boot" and install.
wait a second.
then click Reboot System.
First boot up time will be long, but after that it will boot up like a new phone!!! Dont worry, your data is still on the OLD data partition, the phone just does not have access to it.
Enjoy and profit from the new space.
Any question let me know here, PM, or whatever.

Hi, thanks for all the hard work your putting into this phone. I want to try the mod but I already use link2sd (Free version) and link some of my apps to the sd card. So I already have an ext2 partition on my sd card. Can I just flash the kernel and it boots with the second partition mounted and the apps that I already linked with link2sd, still work. Thanks again!!!

ricki13th said:
Hi, thanks for all the hard work your putting into this phone. I want to try the mod but I already use link2sd (Free version) and link some of my apps to the sd card. So I already have an ext2 partition on my sd card. Can I just flash the kernel and it boots with the second partition mounted and the apps that I already linked with link2sd, still work. Thanks again!!!
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Unfortunately no. The mod requires a fresh ext4, not ext2, partition.

Can you take screenshot of system storage?

So partition 2 will be acting like internal storage completely or just data for apps? If its completely, couldn't I just dedicate 99% of my external card to partition 2?
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Or better yet, what is the purpose of each partition?

Will you be adding more features to this Kernel in the future?

talksickisil said:
So partition 2 will be acting like internal storage completely or just data for apps? If its completely, couldn't I just dedicate 99% of my external card to partition 2?
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Or better yet, what is the purpose of each partition?
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The first partition is there so Android does not bug you about a broken SD card. The second acts as 100% internal storage AND /data.
And yes 99% of the SD card can be for this mod. Or 50% that's up to you.
Screenshot uploaded so you guys can see the amount of apps is over the amount of space this phone used to have.

Quote from OP: An extended explanation of what this mod does:
Partition: A specific area of the drive.
Mount Point: Where the Partition is mounted during or after boot.
NAND: Internal Storage
SD Card: Your EXTERNAL SD Card. (Not INTERNAL)
Your phone has whats called partitions on its internal NAND storage device (mmcblk0). This storage device holds the OS, User data, etc. This NAND is what is changed when flashing ROMs, Wiping data, etc. Your phone also has what is call mount points. Mount points, for all intents and purposes, is a sort of folder on the NAND storage that can mount these partitions so your phone boots up, can download things, run apps, etc. This mod changes the /data mount point (Where all USERDATA is stored, like apps, app data, settings, wifi, etc.) to the SD Card(mmcblk1). Doing this mod, you will have 2 partitions on the SD Card, mmcblk1p1 and mmcblk1p2. This mod, in order to be used, requires that the SD Card have TWO(2) partitions. mmcblk1p1(fat32), & mmcblk1p2(ext4). This new kernel will use the mmcblk1p2 partition to store the USERDATA by replacing the mount point that was originally mmcblk0p2 (Or something to that affect). This is done by unpacking the kernel modifing the fstab(File with a list of mount points and partitions).
So at the end of formatting the SD Card the partition table should look something (does NOT need to be exact
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| FAT32(500MB) | EXT4(28GB) |
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PARTITION 1 | PARTITION 2
mmcblk1p1 | mmcblk1p2
I hope this explination helps everyone under stand exactly what this does. This is not a apps2sd mod, this is a DATA2SD mod. ALL user data, not just apps, will be stored on the SD Card.
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Will a 16gb SD be good enough? It looks like you're using a 32gb SD card. For ext4 partition you have it for 28gb why not 31gb? And can I make fat32 500mb as well? And since you use 28gb.. 8gb is used for nand storage? Can u give me an example for a 16gb SD card for aparted? I will like to make use of all of the 16gb SD. Thanks

kdayyy said:
Will a 16gb SD be good enough? It looks like you're using a 32gb SD card. For ext4 partition you have it for 28gb why not 31gb? And can I make fat32 500mb as well? And since you use 28gb.. 8gb is used for nand storage? Can u give me an example for a 16gb SD card for aparted? I will like to make use of all of the 16gb SD. Thanks
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The sizes can be what ever you want. as long as the 2nd partition is ext4. thats all you really need to worry about.
But here is an example:
Partition 1:
Filesystem: fat32
Size: 500MB
Partition 2:
Filesystem: ext4
Size: 1100MB
It is really that simple. I am using a 32GB SD Card, and have it split so that there is an 8GB is fat32 for Pictures I take and other misc Windows based programs I use with my phone.
But you do what you want. But once you set the sizes and go through Android's Setup, you cannot resize them.

Man I can't wait to get to a computer and try this out. Man, with xposed finally working it really couldn't have came at a better time. I'm down to about 327 mb of free space in the internal storage.. 8gb of total internal space was a horrible decision by HTC. I understand the phone is a budget buy but 8gb is downright insulting in 2015 on a lollipop device. But let me stop that miniature rant now. I did notice that my 32gb card I bought 3 phones ago is only class 4. Hopefully it doesn't lag like you mentioned could possibly be the case.. And if it is the case, I'm going to upgrade my micro SD card to a higher storage level and class level. I really need to get this mod working, and working optimally. In my opinion, if all goes correctly it will be a major upgrade to the phone and be a solution for my single biggest issue about this phone.

talksickisil said:
Man I can't wait to get to a computer and try this out. Man, with xposed finally working it really couldn't have came at a better time. I'm down to about 327 mb of free space in the internal storage.. 8gb of total internal space was a horrible decision by HTC. I understand the phone is a budget buy but 8gb is downright insulting in 2015 on a lollipop device. But let me stop that miniature rant now. I did notice that my 32gb card I bought 3 phones ago is only class 4. Hopefully it doesn't lag like you mentioned could possibly be the case.. And if it is the case, I'm going to upgrade my micro SD card to a higher storage level and class level. I really need to get this mod working, and working optimally. In my opinion, if all goes correctly it will be a major upgrade to the phone and be a solution for my single biggest issue about this phone.
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I'd recommend a class 6 or 10 I don't think this phone supports an SD card larger than 64GB so be warned on that aspect. A brand new card would also be better.

sandix said:
I'd recommend a class 6 or 10 I don't think this phone supports an SD card larger than 64GB so be warned on that aspect. A brand new card would also be better.
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Thanks for the tip. Like I said, I will try it out on my current card first. I'll report back the results once I do. I just need to get to a computer already! My laptop is at my moms house. I will be over there today for the holiday. Hopefully I remember to get it. By the way merry Christmas man! Thanks again

talksickisil said:
Thanks for the tip. Like I said, I will try it out on my current card first. I'll report back the results once I do. I just need to get to a computer already! My laptop is at my moms house. I will be over there today for the holiday. Hopefully I remember to get it. By the way merry Christmas man! Thanks again
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How'd the card react to the mod?

Thanks sandix this looks awesome. I have a class 4 sd but am going to try this when I get my class 10 in the mail. My manual says this phone supports sd cards up to 200gb. Hope I can use all that .

Wow. Yes if the phone supports 200GB then you can use 99.99% of that. (Some factors come into play like the SD card will have dead spots in it it will probably be closer to like 196GB, as well as the fat32 partition you need.) Post screenshots as well as results
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sandix said:
How'd the card react to the mod?
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I still haven't gotten around to the PC yet.. I'm not sure if I need this actually.. For a few days I've had xposed mod xinternal sd and well, check out the screen shot
Are you familiar with this module? I've never used it before.. But I have plenty of app space now. Finally I have everything I want installed coexisting all at the same time
No issues so far

That's a good module, but it's not doing what you think it does. It will work for awhile but you will find that you will run out of space because of apk size.
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Thanks for the heads up. I figured it's worth a try. If I have issues I'll remove it. I updated the screenshot. It says I have 32 removable apps right now.

sandix said:
Wow. Yes if the phone supports 200GB then you can use 99.99% of that. (Some factors come into play like the SD card will have dead spots in it it will probably be closer to like 196GB, as well as the fat32 partition you need.) Post screenshots as well as results
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Will do. Waiting for sd card.

Huawei Honor 4x Che2-L11 / App2SD / Link2SD / Marshmallow

Due to the insufficient storage I've tried to partition my SD card to move apps there. I know that I can move them through system, but using APP2SD gives even more space. I've used Partition Magic and built-in APP2SD partitioning tool. Without success. 2nd partition is unrecognisable by any of those apps (i've tried to format it as ext2, ext4, ext3 and f2fs). Because of this app is unable to create mount script on 2nd partition. I was reading that EMUI 4.0 (with Marshmallow) is not working with adaptable storage (just like AOSP or CM when you can switch SD card as internal memory) and you can move only particular apps. Are there any solutions for the insufficient storage working on EMUI (Marshmallow)?

watchoutbehindyou said:
Due to the insufficient storage I've tried to partition my SD card to move apps there. I know that I can move them through system, but using APP2SD gives even more space. I've used Partition Magic and built-in APP2SD partitioning tool. Without success. 2nd partition is unrecognisable by any of those apps (i've tried to format it as ext2, ext4, ext3 and f2fs). Because of this app is unable to create mount script on 2nd partition. I was reading that EMUI 4.0 (with Marshmallow) is not working with adaptable storage (just like AOSP or CM when you can switch SD card as internal memory) and you can move only particular apps. Are there any solutions for the insufficient storage working on EMUI (Marshmallow)?
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Yes, there is a solution on MM B515. Link2SD didnt work, but Apps2SD does work. Just make sure root functions properly. You can check my post in Che-L11 q&a page for instructioslns on how to do it. This is mine now. 128gb microSDXC card, 8gb (8192mb) as Ext4, rest is ExFat. Ignore the Link2SD screenshot, I only use Link2SD for freezing stuffs.
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Yes, there is a solution on MM B515. Link2SD didnt work, but Apps2SD does work. Just make sure root functions properly. You can check my post in Che-L11 q&a page for instructioslns on how to do it. This is mine now. 128gb microSDXC card, 8gb (8192mb) as Ext4, rest is ExFat. Ignore the Link2SD screenshot, I only use Link2SD for freezing stuffs.
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Looks kinda complicated because of Magisk "root" issues. I wonder if this will work on b506 because this is the one I'm using (European variant).

watchoutbehindyou said:
Looks kinda complicated because of Magisk "root" issues. I wonder if this will work on b506 because this is the one I'm using (European variant).
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b506? is it latest stock? i only upgraded to b510 via update.app then b515 via OTA update.zip this week, also installed magisk this week, even though that toggle doesnt seem to work, root works properly. Looks complicated, but once you do it, theres nothing to worry about. just make sure you partition the microsd properly. tell me, are you using 128gb now? its harder to do it for 128gb (ExFat issues) than for 32gb one (Fat32 is easier)
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zzztidurvirus said:
b506? is it latest stock? i only upgraded to b510 via update.app then b515 via OTA update.zip this week, also installed magisk this week, even though that toggle doesnt seem to work, root works properly. Looks complicated, but once you do it, theres nothing to worry about. just make sure you partition the microsd properly. tell me, are you using 128gb now? its harder to do it for 128gb (ExFat issues) than for 32gb one (Fat32 is easier)
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I'm using 64GB but I can switch to 16GB becasuse I currently don't have 32GB. B506 is the latest stock valid for my region (Eastern Europe) and I've downloaded it from Huawei Support website because for my region Marshmallow update wasn't distributed via OTA, later I've installed it through "force update".
So I did everything as in APP2SD tutorial - Partitioned my 64GB SD card as FAT32 (primary) than later I've separated from it a 16GB EXT (set as primary as well) partition (ext2, ext3, ext4 - I've tried with all of them). I tried to do it with partition minitool on Windows PC and built-in APP2SD partitioning tool. Without result. APP2SD is not detecting the EXT partition (it calls it 2nd partition), thus it's unable to create mount scripts there. So, after partitioning my SD Card, phone restarts and when I'm entering APP2SD it gives me and error about not detecting it. Do you think i should try the same with 16GB card? Can lack of Magisk may be the issue?

watchoutbehindyou said:
I'm using 64GB but I can switch to 16GB becasuse I currently don't have 32GB. B506 is the latest stock valid for my region (Eastern Europe) and I've downloaded it from Huawei Support website because for my region Marshmallow update wasn't distributed via OTA, later I've installed it through "force update".
So I did everything as in APP2SD tutorial - Partitioned my 64GB SD card as FAT32 (primary) than later I've separated from it a 16GB EXT (set as primary as well) partition (ext2, ext3, ext4 - I've tried with all of them). I tried to do it with partition minitool on Windows PC and built-in APP2SD partitioning tool. Without result. APP2SD is not detecting the EXT partition (it calls it 2nd partition), thus it's unable to create mount scripts there. So, after partitioning my SD Card, phone restarts and when I'm entering APP2SD it gives me and error about not detecting it. Do you think i should try the same with 16GB card? Can lack of Magisk may be the issue?
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i think your root is ok. 64gb is fine. i think you did it like this:
1 fat32 of 32gb
2 ext4/ext3/ext2/f2fs of 16gb (you tried all, right)
3 the unallocated space
correct?
you cannot leave unallocated space, even though youre using fat32. app2sd / link2sd will not work. if you really want to try with the 16gb, its ok, as practice. just remember, only windos diskmgmt.msc will be able to format properly to ExFat. Fat32 on the other hand, no problems.
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Almost. I've separated 16GB in ext filesystem from fat32 64GB card. I left no unallocated space. Only aaprox. 44GB of fat32 and 16GB of ext. Maybe Ill try exfat instead of fat32... Hmmm I'm running out of ideas. If not I'll try to split 16GB card in half

just by the way, if you are using minitool to partition, you need to make the fat32 partition first, then the ext4 partition with the unallocated space after you created the fat32 partition
and B506 is the first european MM, now they have B570

Ok, solved. Thank you. Trick with 2 partitions (ExFAT - 40 something gigs and Ext4 - 16 something) did the trick. Everything is working now.

watchoutbehindyou said:
Almost. I've separated 16GB in ext filesystem from fat32 64GB card. I left no unallocated space. Only aaprox. 44GB of fat32 and 16GB of ext. Maybe Ill try exfat instead of fat32... Hmmm I'm running out of ideas. If not I'll try to split 16GB card in half
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how do you make a fat32 partition with 44gb size? i cant seem to do it, only ExFat works though. Fat32 cant be selected if the size is biggee than 32gb.
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Mostly yes.
This is how I did it:
First i've cleared out my sd card totally, leaving only unallocated space. Then i've created 44gb fat32 partition using dskmgmt. Rest, about 16gb remained still unallocated. In the next step I've converted that 44gb fat32 to exfat in dskmgmt. I don't know why I couldn't format it directly to exfat and I had to do it through fat32 first. The 16gb of unallocated space was formated as ext4 with use of mini partitioning tool on my PC. Voila. Mounting script installed. I have about 20 additional apps installed and still about 2,5gb free internal space. Now I can call it a decent phone. Next step - installing XPOSED. I need it for Youtube background playback module.
EDIT: Chrome Beta ver. 55 have an feature to play YT videos in background. So I don't need XPOSED for now.

here is how i do it:
1. delete all partitions
2. split into 2 partitions, currently 109gb and 8gb (128gb microsdXC)
3. format 109gb into ExFat directly via diskmgmt.msc (diskmgmt.msc didnt allow me to pick Fat32)
4. let it finish, refresh disk list. confirm that 109gb is properly formatted into ExFat.
5. open minitool partition, format that 8gb into Ext4.
6. let it finish, refresh disk list using minitool, confirm that you only have 2 partitions and there are no unallocated space.
As usual, make sure that Ext4 as primary, bla3x all that partition stuff.
Why Ext4? Starting from ICS 4.0 /system/ is already in Ext4. Pick whatever format that you want. I just want to match it, make it the same is /system/ and /data/ and you know the rest.
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I have ICS 4.0.4 and is not ext4.
I will not update my device, to a new, untill all manufacturers stops and forbid these horrible filesystem named extended v2/3/or4 that serious damage and destroys any kind of ssd cards.
What about suggest you, NTFS?

Dethfull said:
I have ICS 4.0.4 and is not ext4.
I will not update my device, to a new, untill all manufacturers stops and forbid these horrible filesystem named extended v2/3/or4 that serious damage and destroys any kind of ssd cards.
What about suggest you, NTFS?
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It looks like this comment is on another thread, did you pay attention

zzztidurvirus said:
here is how i do it:
1. delete all partitions
2. split into 2 partitions, currently 109gb and 8gb (128gb microsdXC)
3. format 109gb into ExFat directly via diskmgmt.msc (diskmgmt.msc didnt allow me to pick Fat32)
4. let it finish, refresh disk list. confirm that 109gb is properly formatted into ExFat.
5. open minitool partition, format that 8gb into Ext4.
6. let it finish, refresh disk list using minitool, confirm that you only have 2 partitions and there are no unallocated space.
As usual, make sure that Ext4 as primary, bla3x all that partition stuff.
Why Ext4? Starting from ICS 4.0 /system/ is already in Ext4. Pick whatever format that you want. I just want to match it, make it the same is /system/ and /data/ and you know the rest.
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Exactly. But I had to format it through Fat32 to have exFat option available. Weird.
Dosen't matter, it's working now.

PalakMi said:
It looks like this comment is on another thread, did you pay attention
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yeah, i dont get it though. why would you want to go to NTFS. You will need FUSE-3G kernel driver and stuff. NTFS is not open source. I have used Link2SD from old skool Xperia X8 stock (Ext2), X8 GingerDX (Ext3), Xperia Play (Ext3), then this honor 4x (Ext4). I havent tried F2fs yet. I dont think its supported in my stock b515. You only need to use a reliable microsd. Clearly NTFS destroys my microsd way faster than this ExFat Ext4 combo. i have tested my microsd using it as a win7 + xp + lubuntu multi installation boot card.
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I'm on ext4

I only wanted to show that androed is installable in various filesystems yaffs, and now i am experiencing crazyness and fast performance with ntfs and modded link2sd. Not only 4.0.4 how our friend said, that 4.0.4 is only ext4
Comments apparted, i need to cut the ext4's hands creator. You can lpass me information about this horrible and repugnant person (s) ?
Thanx>
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If ext4 or ext (any version), was a good filesystem, the Biggest company Samsung , had never invested Giant money to create a new substitute to tgis trash like f2fs or another fs.
Noh?

I don't understand much about this, but I am happy satisfied with what I have

NTFS is open source yes, according with this site:
www.tuxera.com
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Sorry, your informations are not corresponding to reality about ntfs on sd.
I modded link2sd to start ntfs sdext2 sdcard, with full app+data inside the sdext and today completed 20 days of usage, and i see a crazyness fast experience and performance that i never had on my 4 devices that i have someday, at least yaffs2 that is "the best filesystem" is comparable

How to use micro-SD as internal storage?

Hello, I'm new to this community and I want to know how to use the micro sd as internal storage because I only have 4gb and I have a SD of 64 gb free! thanks for your help

FranciscoRX said:
Hello, I'm new to this community and I want to know how to use the micro sd as internal storage because I only have 4gb and I have a SD of 64 gb free! thanks for your help
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Go to settings>memory and storage>default location and set it to SD card
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hamzio7 said:
Go to settings>memory and storage>default location and set it to SD card
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Hmmm, I tried that but It doesn't works like internal memory :/
I want app installed on my SD card

Same issue here... I tried this :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/p8-lite-2017-discussion/how-to-extend-storage-using-sd-card-t3614396
but, if the sd card is shown as internal storage after, I still have the issue... the system thought that I have no mor place on internal memory...

FranciscoRX said:
Hello, I'm new to this community and I want to know how to use the micro sd as internal storage because I only have 4gb and I have a SD of 64 gb free! thanks for your help
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nonosann said:
Same issue here... I tried this :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8.../how-to-extend-storage-using-sd-card-t3614396
but, if the sd card is shown as internal storage after, I still have the issue... the system thought that I have no mor place on internal memory...
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Hi there.
After you make your SD card as adoptable storage, you have to go back to the Storage options and choose Move Data.
This will transfer all possible data from original internal phone storage to the new internal SD card storage.
Also have a good look at this awesome adoptable storage tool which enables you to create 2 partitions on the SD card, one for adoptable internal storage and the other partition for normal SD external storage allowing you as normal to use it to store music, pictures, videos, etc.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/auto-formatting-sdcard-to-internal-t3583875/page23
Alternatively if you are a root user, have a look at this amazing app which will allow you to link nearly all apps to your SD card and therefore free up most of your internal phone storage.
I personally bought the Pro version from Google Play because it is that good!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...rtition-sd-card-link-apps-to-t3122919/page411
Enjoy!

FranciscoRX said:
Hello, I'm new to this community and I want to know how to use the micro sd as internal storage because I only have 4gb and I have a SD of 64 gb free! thanks for your help
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If you have rooted phone you could partition your sd-card to ext4 and fat32(this partition works as normal memory card).
Then you could download app like Apps2sd or link2sd and link(move) apps into the ext4 partition of the sd-card.

keikari said:
If you have rooted phone you could partition your sd-card to ext4 and fat32(this partition works as normal memory card).
Then you could download app like Apps2sd or link2sd and link(move) apps into the ext4 partition of the sd-card.
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is not working for me. i have made this after inserting huawei shows only the fat32 partition for me 30gb and the rest of 30 gb isnt showing (ext4 )

elbarto0 said:
is not working for me. i have made this after inserting huawei shows only the fat32 partition for me 30gb and the rest of 30 gb isnt showing (ext4 )
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Download Apps2sd https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.co.pricealert.apps2sd&hl=en
1. select link apps
2. Create mount script
3. Reboot
4. Link apps to sd card
Also 30GB is probably way more than you would need. Probably 2-10GB would be enough.

ok so it is better to use 10 gb for the ext4 ?
i have some question only one partition will be shown in the settings is it right ? alsow i have some trouble how i formate correc.t i have usen mini partition have made partition with fat32 and one with ext4
but when i look at apps2sd formating tool there will be 3 partitions created. one partition have name SWAP Partition. Do i need this ?
and is this tool : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/auto-formatting-sdcard-to-internal-t3583875/page23
agood way to formate ? or is my way with mini partition manager alsow good ?
and with mini partiton manager i made all partitions as primary is it okay ?

i have used this tool https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/auto-formatting-sdcard-to-internal-t3583875 then 2 partitions will be shown but not with the correct size ii habe a 64 gb sd card but my smartphone shows 40 gb and 35 gb Oo