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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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).
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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).
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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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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?
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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?
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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.
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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
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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
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Hello, I'm hoping someone can answer a few questions I have regarding the format of the SD Card for the Android system. - Apologies if this has already been explained on this forum, I did a search but didn't find anything too useful that answered my questions.
(I have knowledge of the linux file-system and swap drives, just unsure of the benifits of this for android).
Currently using a 16GB SanDisk Class4 SD Card.
I'm aware that you can format the SD Card to use as a swap-drive and for use of ext2 file-system.
While searching for info on this I found the following xda link which simply explains how to do this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SD_card_partitioning
My questions are:
1. What are the benifits of having the ext2 file-system? (Would apps stored on SD Card run faster etc?)
2. Do I need to keep a FAT32 partition (as opposed to just having a swap and ext2 partitions without any FAT partition).
3. Does the swap drive greatly improve performance. And is this worth doing on a Class4 SD Card?
Thanks in advance!
Hi.
at the first I must say swat will decrease SD card life.
i recommond you to create EXT3 or EXT4 partition.
1)one of the benefit of EXT partition is your phone storage will not full and its help your phone performance.
2)yes.of course you should have fat32 partition for eg:music-movies...and other files.
3)yes.swap is a very good.and it helps your phone ram.eg:when you play plants vs zombie at the first screen game will exit because of ram and swap will use like ram and its good for gaming.
Thanks for the reply, much apprecaited.
Are you sure I need a FAT32 partition though? Videos, music etc etc can all be saved to ext2/3/4 on a linux OS so I just assumed I could just do away with FAT32 all together?
Is the following just not the same as using an App2SD app?
"1)one of the benefit of EXT partition is your phone storage will not full and its help your phone performance."
Sorry for being a bit fussy but I'd like to fully understand what the Ext/2/3/4 partition is actually used for. Is it just used purely for storage?
Thanks again!
In a short summary (and assuming you are using a Kernel and ROM supporting the features) ...
- "Swap" on a swap partition has its own own "filesystem". The data structures are actually created by "mkswap" and the partition is not directly accessible by the user. If your phone runs low on physical memory unused parts of the memory will be swapped out into the virtual memory to make room for other apps.
Note that this is no "magically increase your RAM" solution. Once swapping occurs it actually slows down the system as the swapped out memory regions need to be copied back into physical memory, sooner or later. It may only help to run "RAM hungry" applications.
- "SD-Ext" is a, most likely, ext2 formatted partition to where Apps you move to the SD (either by Android or App2SD) will go. This increases the amount of apps you can possibly install, but doesn't resolve the problem that apps having widgets or apps that are started during Android boot-up need to reside in the internal phone memory.
- The /sdcard partition where all your user data is being stored should be kept FAT32 (for the simple reason of making a backup of your data by slapping the card into card reader easier - Windows can't read Linux filesystems by default). Some ROMs will allow you to format /sdcard ext3 or ext4 ... the advantage is that ext3/4 (if the mount options are correctly set) may perform a lot better than FAT32, though your mileage may vary.
Roger? ...or do is something still unclear?
Many thanks B.Jay - I'll hit the thanks button after I post this reply! You cleared up all my questions, but just going back to the FAT32 partition;
I use linux as my main OS, so accessing the EXT format partition wouldn't be a problem; Do you know if all ROMs would work without a FAT32 partition and replace it with EXT2/3/4 partition? If you're unsure I can always find out by formatting and loading a rom.
Thanks again, you've been most helpful!
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going back to the FAT32 partition;
I use linux as my main OS, so accessing the EXT format partition wouldn't be a problem; Do you know if all ROMs would work without a FAT32 partition and replace it with EXT2/3/4 partition? If you're unsure I can always find out by formatting and loading a rom.
Thanks again, you've been most helpful!
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Linux would, of course, be able to mount a ext partition (even on a SD card put into a card reader).
As for the ROM ... it depends.
The Stock Kernel Modules AddOn of GingerDX introduces ext3 and ext4 modules for the SEMC Stock Kernel, so in theory (I didn't test it!) you should be able to access /sdcard when being formatted ext3/4 - though it could be that you might need to adjust the vold script to properly mount the partition. The modules are mainly for supporting the sd-ext partition for "Apps-to-ext3/4-partition-on-mSD".
There's also alfsamsung's Alfs Kernel which is compatible with GingerDX and some other ROMs. That would be something you could try as well.
Simply look through the ROM threads ... I think MiniCM7 (+nAa's Kernel) should be able to support it, though this could involve some tinkering.
Personally speaking, I only have a ~2GB sd-ext on the SD in my X8 and the rest is a normal FAT32 partition (/sdcard).
yes you need a FAT32 partition.
when you partition your SD card you can move moveable app and games to ext partition.
please dont move app wich they cant move to ext partition.
cause after restart app that you moved to ext will corrupted.
good luck.
Thanks again! I think I'll follow your trend and try the 2GB SD-ext and the rest FAT32.
sd-ext missing!!
hey guys!! I've a small prob, would appreciate some tips. I normally move apps to sd card, if the app is movable by default. if the app is not movable by default, i use this app2sd by droidsail (available in the market) which force moves parts of the app 2 sd card. When I make back ups using xrecovery, i have no problem.
but when I use cwm for back ups, it gives an error saying sd-ext not found and it skips that part of the back up!! so any app I've moved by default or forced moved to sd card doesn't get backed up!! So I presume I have to create a sd-ext partition manually? How do I do it? I do have an sd-ext folder. but its not in sd card. it's in the root. (never had this prob with xrecovery though)
thanks in advance!!
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hey guys!! I've a small prob, would appreciate some tips. I normally move apps to sd card, if the app is movable by default. if the app is not movable by default, i use this app2sd by droidsail (available in the market) which force moves parts of the app 2 sd card. When I make back ups using xrecovery, i have no problem.
but when I use cwm for back ups, it gives an error saying sd-ext not found and it skips that part of the back up!! so any app I've moved by default or forced moved to sd card doesn't get backed up!! So I presume I have to create a sd-ext partition manually? How do I do it? I do have an sd-ext folder. but its not in sd card. it's in the root. (never had this prob with xrecovery though)
thanks in advance!!
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Which version of CWM would that be?
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Which version of CWM would that be?
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It's cwm 4.0.1.5
4GB is not enough. not nearly enough. you update all your apps and its all used up! I cant install all the essential google apps let alone the apps i use on a daily basis, all of which require more storage. I have an SD but it wont put all the essentials on it like Sheets, Docs, Wallet, etc. How can i get the phone to treat SD as internal storage?
Root then partition your sdcard to have the second partition use ext4 I used aparted from the play store to do this then link2sd becomes your best friend
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Root then partition your sdcard to have the second partition use ext4 I used aparted from the play store to do this then link2sd becomes your best friend
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can you please give a guide so we can do the same.
i am noob to this and dont want to brick my phone.
thankyou.
Link2SD let's you move most apps to SDcard
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How to Use External SD as Internal Storage
rickin said:
can you please give a guide so we can do the same.
i am noob to this and dont want to brick my phone.
thankyou.
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Check out this great guide to get unlocked, recovery and rooted
If you bought your phone in the United States use 32-bit, if you bought it in Europe/Australia use 64-bit (I did see a post that said the 510s sold in Russia are 32-bit)
Make a backup of everything on your sd card as this will wipe it
Flash either RhInStOnE-A11 or Modded Desire 510 Kernel v2.6.1
Use Aparted to Delete the sdcard
Use Aparted to Create a FAT32 partition (whatever size you want) to put external files on
Use Aparted to Create a ext4 partition (whatever size you want) to put linked apps on
Use Link2SD to link your apps and free up space on internal storage
Here are two simple videos that show how to use Aparted and Link2SD: Aparted and Link2SD
I am currently using one 32GB FAT32 partition and one 32GB ext4 partition with Link2SD and it is working great
Enjoy your extra space
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Check out this great guide to get unlocked, recovery and rooted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/general/guide-how-to-unlock-install-recovery-t2988292
If you bought your phone in the United States use 32-bit, if you bought it in Europe/Australia use 64-bit
****Make a backup of everything on your sd card****
If you have an sd card no bigger than 32GB, flash the kernel found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/development/kernel-rhinstone-a11-t3013989
Use Aparted to delete the card
Create one FAT32 partition (whatever size you want) and one ext4 partition (whatever size you want) or more partitions if you like at whatever size you want
Format all of your partitions
Use Link2SD to link your apps and free up space on internal storage
****Make a backup of everything on your sd card****
If you have a 64GB sd card, flash the kernel found here: http://androidforums.com/threads/virgin-sprint-kernel-desire-510-write-protection-removed.885145/
Use Aparted to delete the card
Create one 32GB FAT32 partition and one 32GB ext4 partition (or more if you choose at whatever size you want, but I believe FAT32 is limited to 32GB size partition max)
[I am currently using one 32GB FAT32 partition and one 32GB ext4 partition and it is working great]
Format all of your partitions
Use Link2SD to link your apps and free up space on internal storage
If you have an sd card that is bigger than 64GB, hopefully someone with more knowledge can help you out with that
Good luck and enjoy your extra space
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Can you pm me? I need a tester with a large sdcard formatted similarly to yours. To test /data on sd-ext
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I have a 64gig card and found that it worked well with 10gig formatted as ext4 and the rest as fat. I used Mini Partition Wizard and followed the instructions on the link2sd website. My device is 64bit.
Burtrum57 said:
I have a 64gig card and found that it worked well with 10gig formatted as ext4 and the rest as fat. I used Mini Partition Wizard and followed the instructions on the link2sd website. My device is 64bit.
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I really like MiniTool Partition Wizard. It has a great interface. I did run into a problem with it, though. I was able to create a FAT32 and an ext4 partition. I was able to format the FAT32 partition, but there was no option to format the ext4 partition. After I created the partitions my phone said the sd card was damaged. I used Aparted to format both partitions and it worked perfect.
Burtrum57 said:
I have a 64gig card and found that it worked well with 10gig formatted as ext4 and the rest as fat. I used Mini Partition Wizard and followed the instructions on the link2sd website. My device is 64bit.
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I can confirm that this works. I thought the phone wouldn't recognize more than 32GB on a FAT32 partition.
htc desire 510
rbheromax said:
Can you pm me? I need a tester with a large sdcard formatted similarly to yours. To test /data on sd-ext
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I have 128 GB CARD ONBOARD AND NO PROBLEMS saving things to card. Let me know if I couLd possibly be of assistance
64 bit.
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Ok now why are people saying I'd your bought the HTC desire 510 64 bit in United states it's 32 bit? I live in Oklahoma USA. @ and purchased my phone thru CRICKET and sure enough it's 410 processor chip and 64 bit. All this differences in opinion is concerning top say the least. Maybe I'm missing something...if so please message me
QUOTE=blaqueknight;59617763]Check out this great guide to get unlocked, recovery and rooted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/general/guide-how-to-unlock-install-recovery-t2988292
If you bought your phone in the United States use 32-bit, if you bought it in Europe/Australia use 64-bit
****Make a backup of everything on your sd card****
If you have an sd card no bigger than 32GB, flash the kernel found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/development/kernel-rhinstone-a11-t3013989
Use Aparted to delete the card
Create one FAT32 partition (whatever size you want) and one ext4 partition (whatever size you want) or more partitions if you like at whatever size you want
Format all of your partitions
Use Link2SD to link your apps and free up space on internal storage
****Make a backup of everything on your sd card****
If you have a 64GB sd card, flash the kernel found here: http://androidforums.com/threads/virgin-sprint-kernel-desire-510-write-protection-removed.885145/
[The reasoning behind using this kernel is because 64GB sd cards use exFAT and this is one of the only kernels that supports it.]
Use Aparted to delete the card
Create one 32GB FAT32 partition and one 32GB ext4 partition (or more if you choose at whatever size you want)
[I am currently using one 32GB FAT32 partition and one 32GB ext4 partition and it is working great]
Format all of your partitions
Use Link2SD to link your apps and free up space on internal storage
If you have an sd card that is bigger than 64GB, hopefully someone with more knowledge can help you out with that
Good luck and enjoy your extra space[/QUOTE]
kicknfree said:
I have 128 GB CARD ONBOARD AND NO PROBLEMS saving things to card. Let me know if I couLd possibly be of assistance
64 bit.
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Ok now why are people saying I'd your bought the HTC desire 510 64 bit in United states it's 32 bit? I live in Oklahoma USA. @ and purchased my phone thru CRICKET and sure enough it's 410 processor chip and 64 bit. All this differences in opinion is concerning top say the least. Maybe I'm missing something...if so please message me
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This would be the quickest way to find out for sure. You're Cricket, so it's GSM, and from what I've heard the GSM is 64. But to make sure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57991187&postcount=12
jpolster2005 said:
4GB is not enough. not nearly enough. you update all your apps and its all used up! I cant install all the essential google apps let alone the apps i use on a daily basis, all of which require more storage. I have an SD but it wont put all the essentials on it like Sheets, Docs, Wallet, etc. How can i get the phone to treat SD as internal storage?
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Could you pm me with your solution off you happen to find one?
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Could you pm me with your solution off you happen to find one?
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A kernel for this is being developed.
What is the purpose of making two partitions? A FAT32 and an EXT4?
I take it the ext4 is for the apps, so why even have a fat32?
bobzillagod said:
What is the purpose of making two partitions? A FAT32 and an EXT4?
I take it the ext4 is for the apps, so why even have a fat32?
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Give us a few days. Rbheromax is working on it. I'm already running all internal from external. 12GB free space.
bobzillagod said:
What is the purpose of making two partitions? A FAT32 and an EXT4?
I take it the ext4 is for the apps, so why even have a fat32?
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You probably don't need the FAT32, but I like it to interact with Windows. I don't think Windows can read ext4. I don't know how else I would drag/drop music and other files to my phone without it.
blaqueknight said:
You probably don't need the FAT32, but I like it to interact with Windows. I don't think Windows can read ext4. I don't know how else I would drag/drop music and other files to my phone without it.
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Honestly, In my opinion you won't need the FAT32 partition. I'm running my whole sdcard (which is f2fs) as internal /data and everything still works with USB. Windows won't read f2fs/ext4 if you insert the sdcard directly into the computer.
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Give us a few days. Rbheromax is working on it. I'm already running all internal from external. 12GB free space.
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I'm very interested in this topic, and can't wait for it to come out!
I can't get AParted to work properly. It keeps stopping in the middle of creating the 2 partitions on my 128GB SD Card. Little help?
Erick Silver said:
I can't get AParted to work properly. It keeps stopping in the middle of creating the 2 partitions on my 128GB SD Card. Little help?
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Hello,
Did you Unmount and Delete the card first or did you just try to Create a partition?
I am using Night Owl([ROM][CM12.1][Lollipop][Android 5.1.1] NightOwl 20151003) on samsung galaxy Note GT N-7000.
I have partitioned my external SD card (16GB Class10) with AParted (11GB Fat32, 4GB ext2, 512MB Swap).
I was able to use this partition as my internal memory to install apps.
but after flashing this rom I am not able to mount the sencond partition.
Link2SD shows SD card 2nd part not found in the storage info.
When I try to recreate the mount script I get an error
Mount script error
Mount script can not be created
Mount: Invalid argument
Please suggest a way forward.
Link to Night Owl
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note/development/rom-t2938649
Not a Note, but had this issue with CM12.1 on a Moto E. Try selecting Ext4 when Link2SD asks what format it is.
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Not a Note, but had this issue with CM12.1 on a Moto E. Try selecting Ext4 when Link2SD asks what format it is.
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Thanks, Jacob but I already tried that and it didn't help
The main prob is about 2nd partition not being detected.
Try uninstalling (make sure everything reverts) and use this link to repartition instead. Link2SD isn't as reliable because of conflicts with the rom.
I've just bought a 64GB Class 10 SD card for my N7000, running the lastest Bauner Nightowl. This is to store mainly mp3 audio files.
Can anyone please tell me how it is best to format it? FAT32, VFAT, something else? Also although I'm happy to keep all the files in one partition, am I better off with additional partitions?
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?
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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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.
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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.
i formatted 64 GB card fat32 and 2nd partion as ext2, it says: mountsctipt error mountscript cannot be created mount: no such device. both the partions are set as primary and get warning on windows that 2nd partion wont be viewable in windows.
Nightmare-Rex420 said:
i formatted 64 GB card fat32 and 2nd partion as ext2, it says: mountsctipt error mountscript cannot be created mount: no such device. both the partions are set as primary and get warning on windows that 2nd partion wont be viewable in windows.
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Link2SD requires the second partition be formatted ext4 if you will be utilizing symbolic links which is highly recommend. You won't be able to see/manage the contents of that partition from Windows - nor do you need to.
well thanks now im not getting that error anymore, but now when i move the stuff to the SD card for example dead trigger 2 500MB another app 300MB and another at 200mb that should free aprox 1 gig and had 600mb free internal but moveing all that with both the link2sd and move to external option and now i only have 700mb internal storage, so this oviusly still is not working properly it is doing same crap as stock option and only moveing the data and nothing else.
Nightmare-Rex420 said:
...so this oviusly still is not working properly it is doing same crap as stock option and only moveing the data and nothing else.
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Err...no, not when used correctly. Android rot?
no it dosent seem to be going slow and it was fresh custom rom install, so i dont think it can be android rot.