Hi,
I recently installed Lineage 14.1 on my Tab S 8.4. Everything worked great and there is great improvement in performance.
I have one question, I have installed a 32Gb Micro Sd card and the device asked me if I wanted to format it as internal memory, which I did. So according to the OS I now have 40Gb, 8Gb onboard + 32Gb Micro Sd.
However when I try to install apps or connect the tablet to my computer it says that I only have 8Gb on board memory. So now even though I have a lot of space, the tablet keeps on telling me that I am running out of space.
So on one hand it sees that I have the 32Gb card installed, but on the other hand it ignores it.
I can try with another SD card, but it is quite a long process, since I will need to reset the tablet again, so before I do that I wanted to ask if someone had a similar problem, or maybe there is some hardware limitation on the tablet that will not allow me to use the sd card as internal memory.
Anyone come across issues like this before?
oleg.kozlovski said:
Hi,
I recently installed Lineage 14.1 on my Tab S 8.4. Everything worked great and there is great improvement in performance.
I have one question, I have installed a 32Gb Micro Sd card and the device asked me if I wanted to format it as internal memory, which I did. So according to the OS I now have 40Gb, 8Gb onboard + 32Gb Micro Sd.
However when I try to install apps or connect the tablet to my computer it says that I only have 8Gb on board memory. So now even though I have a lot of space, the tablet keeps on telling me that I am running out of space.
So on one hand it sees that I have the 32Gb card installed, but on the other hand it ignores it.
I can try with another SD card, but it is quite a long process, since I will need to reset the tablet again, so before I do that I wanted to ask if someone had a similar problem, or maybe there is some hardware limitation on the tablet that will not allow me to use the sd card as internal memory.
Anyone come across issues like this before?
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Your device should have 16gb not 8gb internal storage.
The data on the sdcard also gets encrypted once adoptable storage is enabled.
Data also needs to be migrated using the migrate option after setting up adoptable storage.
If your internal storage was already full before enabling adoptable storage then that's part of the issue.
Internal storage will still get used even with adoptable storage enabled, just most of the data will go to the sdcard.
I suggest you fix your size issue first.
You are right, the device does have 16gb and not 8gb.
Right now the usage is as follows, 14.5gb on the internal and 1.4gb on the sd card, although when I click on the sd card I am told that I am using 8.9gb.
When I first installed Lineage, the first thing I did (before even installing GApps) was to put the sd card in and when asked chose to format it as internal storage, so there was nothing to migrate, because none of the apps were installed.
The problem that I am having is that although the tablet days its using the sd card, it uses internal memory.
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After more experiments I think I understand what the problem is.
Even though the OS says that it's using the sd card as internal storage, it doesn't.
I tested it by putting the sd card into a computer and seeing how much space was being used, the partition was encrypted, but based on the fact that it was less than 1gig, it is pretty clear that it did not store the 8gb of data as Android OS might have suggested.
So the question is, is Lineage OS unable to use SD Card as internal memory on Tab S8.4 because of hardware limitations.
Or is my tablet FUBR and it's time to let it rest and get a new one.
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I've just read the thread of [Nook HD] CM10/10.1 development (sdcard) updated CM10.1 1/31, looking for help with some question.
My device is Nook HD updated to 2.0.6.
I've followed the instruction in the thread,
- mad a bootable SD with a 32GB SDHC and [sdcard-cwm-hummingbirdv4.zip] (after writing with win32diskimager, the SD becomes the size only few MB).
- saved the file [cm-10.1-20130130-UNOFFICIAL-hummingbird.zip] under the root of the internal sdcard of nook.
- insert bootable SD and reboot.
after rebooted, all functions including settings, wifi and apps are running well.
However, it becomes much slower than its origin OS, sometimes when I point a icon, it takes few seconds to react and continue.
Besides the storage is a bit strange: there are two "internal storage"
- one has 1.88GB for all the apps and Cached data;
- the other one has12.67GB but can't be use at all.
and also a SDcard with 26.5GB (my sdcard was 32GB but after writing bootable image, it becomes totally of only few MB)
Are those every thing normal to the progress now, or it just happened on mine?
Specially wondering that why the internal storage becomes smaller and there is a 26.5GB SDcard? (my nook is 16GB version and ext-SDcard has no more left after writing image file) what is that "no using 12.67GB"?
I am waiting reply of answer and Thank you very much!
唐幸子 said:
I've just read the thread of [Nook HD] CM10/10.1 development (sdcard) updated CM10.1 1/31, looking for help with some question.
My device is Nook HD updated to 2.0.6.
I've followed the instruction in the thread,
- mad a bootable SD with a 32GB SDHC and [sdcard-cwm-hummingbirdv4.zip] (after writing with win32diskimager, the SD becomes the size only few MB).
- saved the file [cm-10.1-20130130-UNOFFICIAL-hummingbird.zip] under the root of the internal sdcard of nook.
- insert bootable SD and reboot.
after rebooted, all functions including settings, wifi and apps are running well.
However, it becomes much slower than its origin OS, sometimes when I point a icon, it takes few seconds to react and continue.
Besides the storage is a bit strange: there are two "internal storage"
- one has 1.88GB for all the apps and Cached data;
- the other one has12.67GB but can't be use at all.
and also a SDcard with 26.5GB (my sdcard was 32GB but after writing bootable image, it becomes totally of only few MB)
Are those every thing normal to the progress now, or it just happened on mine?
Specially wondering that why the internal storage becomes smaller and there is a 26.5GB SDcard? (my nook is 16GB version and ext-SDcard has no more left after writing image file) what is that "no using 12.67GB"?
I am waiting reply of answer and Thank you very much!
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The problem is your SD card. You say it is 32GB but you don't say the brand or class. It needs to be SanDisk class 4. If you have a bad brand it will run very slowly.
And your SD should look smaller in the PC after making the card. Most of the storage is in a partition that windows cannot see if the card is inserted into the PC. Your nook should see it though as sdcard. That is what you are seeing as 26.5. And that 12.7 you are seeing is internal media storage and is usable as the emmc folder. The 1.88 is your /data partition and is used to store your installed apps.
So everything is right, you are just using a bad SD card.
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Thank you so much for answering!
leapinlar said:
The problem is your SD card. You say it is 32GB but you don't say the brand or class. It needs to be SanDisk class 4. If you have a bad brand it will run very slowly.
And your SD should look smaller in the PC after making the card. Most of the storage is in a partition that windows cannot see if the card is inserted into the PC. Your nook should see it though as sdcard. That is what you are seeing as 26.5. And that 12.7 you are seeing is internal media storage and is usable as the emmc folder. The 1.88 is your /data partition and is used to store your installed apps.
So everything is right, you are just using a bad SD card.
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It's really helpful, thank you.
I'm using Kingston micro sd c4 32GB, is that why so slow?
And, only 1.88 for apps, will that be easily filled up with those apps which can not be move in to sdcard? Is there any way use the internal storage of 12.7G?
唐幸子 said:
It's really helpful, thank you.
I'm using Kingston micro sd c4 32GB, is that why so slow?
And, only 1.88 for apps, will that be easily filled up with those apps which can not be move in to sdcard? Is there any way use the internal storage of 12.7G?
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Yes that card is probably the problem.
And 1.88 is a lot for apps, but if you need more, CM10 lets you move apps to SD, which would put them on the 26.5 sdcard.
The other 12.7 can only be used for media.
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Im using the same card as you and have the same issue. Wish I would have know Oh well im off to get another card tonight. i found a thread somewhere that said the sandisks work well and that the transcend C10 32G works very well.
唐幸子 said:
It's really helpful, thank you.
I'm using Kingston micro sd c4 32GB, is that why so slow?
And, only 1.88 for apps, will that be easily filled up with those apps which can not be move in to sdcard? Is there any way use the internal storage of 12.7G?
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jamesban said:
Im using the same card as you and have the same issue. Wish I would have know Oh well im off to get another card tonight. i found a thread somewhere that said the sandisks work well and that the transcend C10 32G works very well.
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You must use the hybrid method if you want to use the internal storage
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I just switched to a 32gb sandisk c4 and its working great now!
I have a chance to buy a used Samsung Galaxy Tab at a great price, but there is a problem with the internal memory. It has been rooted and right now it is operating on CM10 Nightlies from the SD card. The internal memory partition is recognized but can't be accessed. Is there any chance the internal memory can be recovered?
since the previous owner went a great length to get it working with only external sd, I think likely the internal memory is beyond help. You can ask him how far did he go trying to fix it.
priyana said:
since the previous owner went a great length to get it working with only external sd, I think likely the internal memory is beyond help. You can ask him how far did he go trying to fix it.
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Thanks for the reply. The previous owner said he never tried any fixes.
I might have mistaken your initial info as saying you have the whole ROM installed on external sd card.
If it is just the internal sd card not showing, you could try to format the internal sd card from cwm and see what happens.
priyana said:
I might have mistaken your initial info as saying you have the whole ROM installed on external sd card.
If it is just the internal sd card not showing, you could try to format the internal sd card from cwm and see what happens.
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Sorry, I was unclear. The whole ROM IS installed on the external SD card. There's no problem running the ROM from the SD card and no problem with the SD card itself. It's the Galaxy Tab internal memory that is bad. The internal memory is recognized but cannot be accessed. I guess I'm wondering if the internal memory can be reformatted and fixed.
I bought it for next to nothing, so even if I can only use the ROM from the SD card, its not a big deal.
After shenanigans yesterday I've pretty much got my Moto G 2014 LTE running on Marshmallow.
\the problem I have now is one I've experienced a number of times before, on various devices and Android versions:
Why is it that, despite the storage screen showing that I have plenty of available space, am I not unable to install some larger apps?
Settings > Storage shows internal storage 1.15GB used of 5.52GB (as well as SanDisk SD card 890MB used of 14.59GB)
But when I try to install Injustice: Gods Among Us (1.12GB) i get the error message App requires external storage: "Injustice: Gods Among Us" can't be downloaded. Insert an SD card or USB storage with sufficient storage, and try again.
This app was installed prior to upgrading the OS, and while quite large, should still fit on to my device.
Can anyone tell me what causes this, what I can do to get round it, and also, if there is a way to make the OS see the SD card as part of the internal memory so I can install apps directly to it
On Marshmallow, it is possible to use external SD card as internal but don't do it.
Why ? Because you have a too small SD card. This option doesn't merge internal and external, it just sets the external as internal. So you need a 8gb or more SD card (or you will get less storage than before)
Maybe the play store doesn't want to install because your SD Card doesn't have enough space to install the game. I know it is weird, but sometimes even if you want to install to internal, it checks the SD card's available memory.
You can try to wipe the play store cache and data, and if it doesn't work do a wipe cache from recovery.
Try getting the apk file by google'ing it. Install it. Open it then check if it is downloading files or not.
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Mavireck said:
On Marshmallow, it is possible to use external SD card as internal but don't do it.
Why ? Because you have a too small SD card. This option doesn't merge internal and external, it just sets the external as internal. So you need a 8gb or more SD card (or you will get less storage than before)
Maybe the play store doesn't want to install because your SD Card doesn't have enough space to install the game. I know it is weird, but sometimes even if you want to install to internal, it checks the SD card's available memory.
You can try to wipe the play store cache and data, and if it doesn't work do a wipe cache from recovery.
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Sorry that should have read 14.59Gb for the SD card, so loads of space
Mavireck said:
On Marshmallow, it is possible to use external SD card as internal but don't do it.
Why ? Because you have a too small SD card. This option doesn't merge internal and external, it just sets the external as internal. So you need a 8gb or more SD card (or you will get less storage than before)
Maybe the play store doesn't want to install because your SD Card doesn't have enough space to install the game. I know it is weird, but sometimes even if you want to install to internal, it checks the SD card's available memory.
You can try to wipe the play store cache and data, and if it doesn't work do a wipe cache from recovery.
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Tried to download the apk and it just days no SD card. I know its there, still shows up in settings and shows apps installed on it. Must be a dodgy card or something, but now i cant work out how to tell the phone to stop using it for apps and install internally unsteady (told it to use it as internal when I did set up, not sure how to go back)
EDIT: OK worked out how to get it to stop using the SD as internal and formatted it for data, and seems to be installing the game now. So I think that pretty much solves my immediate query, but still interested as to why android sometimes says insufficient space despite it reporting in settings that there is plenty
KeransHQ said:
Tried to download the apk and it just days no SD card. I know its there, still shows up in settings and shows apps installed on it. Must be a dodgy card or something, but now i cant work out how to tell the phone to stop using it for apps and install internally unsteady (told it to use it as internal when I did set up, not sure how to go back)
EDIT: OK worked out how to get it to stop using the SD as internal and formatted it for data, and seems to be installing the game now. So I think that pretty much solves my immediate query, but still interested as to why android sometimes says insufficient space despite it reporting in settings that there is plenty
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Yeah sorry for my mistake I have read 1.xxgb instead of 14.xxgb
Android reports the storage to be full as soon as XX% of the storage is filled (maybe 90%, I'm not sure). Then if you have a 100gb device, even if you have 10gb free it won't allow you to do anything.
That's weird, but that's how it works.
Have you tried wiping cache ? It sometimes solves the problem.
It is better not to use the format as internal storage except if you really know what you are doing.
Hello, everyone
I am using Lenovo K3 Note, with CM 13 Installed.
Recently, I bought a new 32 GB memory card and decided to use it instead of my old 16 GB Memory Card.
After formatted the card, instead of using it as a portable storage, I decided to use it as my internal storage. But, I did not know that my internal memory would be inaccessible after that. So, I switched off my mobile and removed my external memory card. When I switched ON my device, it wouldn't let me use my internal memory as my primary storage even then. I opened ES File Explorer and it said that "sd card is not mounted". So, I wiped my ROM and flashed the same one again. It stayed the same. I even tried download CM 13 from other sites but it would not let me access my internal storage.
However, if I flash CM 12.1, with android 5.1 (duh), it worked. It showed me internal memory again and I was able to access it. But, after I flashed CM 13 again, it wouldnt let me access it again.
What do I do? Please help someone.
Hi,
I think about formatting my SD card as internal storage as the internal storage is really low on the L90.
Has someone tried this option and can share his experiences?
Will the device slowed down by the (Class 10) SD Card which is probably slower than the internal storage?
Any problems when updating the system or any other issues?
I didn't try it recently. But in my experience you are better off expanding you internal storage to 5GB, and using a program like FolderMount to move some apps to the SD Card.
And yes, a (Class 10) SD card is highly recommended.
XiCO FiR3 said:
expanding you internal storage to 5GB
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What do you mean by expanding the internal storage to 5GB
topaza said:
What do you mean by expanding the internal storage to 5GB
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2946323
Read carefully. I found another mod online that allows to expand the internal storage and keep the 2GB on the system partition.
You need to search.
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I tried it, but it always lead to some kind of read error with the SD card followed by a series of crashes.
Which ROM are you using? Try with a different Twrp version. Probably version 2.8.7.0
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topaza said:
Hi,
I think about formatting my SD card as internal storage as the internal storage is really low on the L90.
Has someone tried this option and can share his experiences?
Will the device slowed down by the (Class 10) SD Card which is probably slower than the internal storage?
Any problems when updating the system or any other issues?
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Yes, the internal data partition is really small for L90, so it's almost impossible to survive without workarounds lor these device.
I've already tried the following:
1-) Using SD card class 10 LineageOS/Android 7.1.2, sdcard as adoptable (sdcard used as internal memory, native android resource):
I used this for sometime (months). At first everything worked flawless, I have *not* noticed performance issues.
only thing is that my sdcard stopped working and I lost some data after some months.
I have a suspicious that my sdcard could be of low quality, i'm considering to try this option again.
The main drawback of this choice is that the sdcard content is encrypted, so if you update system flashing I'm not sure data is kept or not, also you cannot recover content of sdcard by plugging it in your PC.
2-) Sandisk SDCard class 4 LineageOS/Android 7.1.2 + App2SD. (used Link2SD in older android versions)
I'm currently using this option. I'm linking some apps to a second partition (ext4) in my sdcard.
To avoid performance issues I choose apps that I use less or which does not run in background.
In android 7.1.2 I've to use App2SD as link2sd does not work properly.
Almost all apps that I use are working as expected, however, every time I update a linked app I'm facing issues.
Have to disable auto-link option in app2sd, so after update I have to link the manually app again.
I'm also curious about the workarounds people are using to overcome this low data size.
leoakch said:
Yes, the internal data partition is really small for L90, so it's almost impossible to survive without workarounds lor these device.
I've already tried the following:
1-) Using SD card class 10 LineageOS/Android 7.1.2, sdcard as adoptable (sdcard used as internal memory, native android resource):
I used this for sometime (months). At first everything worked flawless, I have *not* noticed performance issues.
only thing is that my sdcard stopped working and I lost some data after some months.
I have a suspicious that my sdcard could be of low quality, i'm considering to try this option again.
The main drawback of this choice is that the sdcard content is encrypted, so if you update system flashing I'm not sure data is kept or not, also you cannot recover content of sdcard by plugging it in your PC.
2-) Sandisk SDCard class 4 LineageOS/Android 7.1.2 + App2SD. (used Link2SD in older android versions)
I'm currently using this option. I'm linking some apps to a second partition (ext4) in my sdcard.
To avoid performance issues I choose apps that I use less or which does not run in background.
In android 7.1.2 I've to use App2SD as link2sd does not work properly.
Almost all apps that I use are working as expected, however, every time I update a linked app I'm facing issues.
Have to disable auto-link option in app2sd, so after update I have to link the manually app again.
I'm also curious about the workarounds people are using to overcome this low data size.
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I'm using Lineage 15.1 on my Samsung J5. Recently I've adopted my Transcend SDHC 16GB Class 10 SD card as internal due to low internal storage. I have noticed that sometimes when my phone stays at idle for like 10/15minutes it becomes really slow. The homepage takes more than 5seconds to appear completely after passing the pattern. It takes 2/3minutes to comeback from the lag. When the lag ends I face no other performance drop. It runs smoothly. What do you think about my problem? Need help