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"Insufficient storage" after move app to SD

Hi all,
I am using capychimp ROM v2.0 based on Roger Eclair.
I have moved my app to SD card as I only have 60MB internal memory left.
But after I did that, I now cannot upgrade/install most of the app 'cause of "Insufficient storage" error.
I have 512MB ext3 and only move the app folder to SD. I follow the instruction here: http://code.google.com/p/android-roms/wiki/A2SD
Any1 has any ideas abt this

right, after 1 hour of searching I find out that I need to clear cache partition through fastboot, re-flash recovery image then clear dalvik cache also and reboot. Now my cache is 60% full, still a huge amount isn't it #:-S, but thanks God everything seems to be fine now, a bit laggy :-<

[Q]A2SD on CM6.1 RC2

may i knoe does it support a2sd on cm6.1 rc 2 ? If Yes, How do i have/install it ? Where can i found the file ? Thx in advance.

Milx said:
may i knoe does it support a2sd on cm6.1 rc 2 ? If Yes, How do i have/install it ? Where can i found the file ? Thx in advance.
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You don't need it. CM 6.1 supports installing apps to the SD natively. No need to worry about a2sd.

tpbklake said:
You don't need it. CM 6.1 supports installing apps to the SD natively. No need to worry about a2sd.
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How do i do that ? after install move the app to sd from the app managment ?

Milx said:
How do i do that ? after install move the app to sd from the app managment ?
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Yes, that is how I do it. You can also set the default location to SD for new apps that you load.

tpbklake said:
Yes, that is how I do it. You can also set the default location to SD for new apps that you load.
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Correct me if im wrong, but isnt the dalvik cache still set to be stored on the internal memory by default, and using a2sd(which is what I do) the only way to move it to the sd card.
After every flash, I reinstall a2sd from clockwork, then load the build of CM6 I just updated, then go to terminal and run:
su -> a2sd cachesd(then phone reboots and the dalvik cache flag is signaled to be stored on sdext instead of internal storage.
and then to be safe I usually run "a2sd repair".
Is there an easier, more reliable, stable, blah blah way of moving dalvik to sd, and ensure all installed apps are stored on sd instead of internally? Right now i have about 70 apps installed, and have 166mb free internal memory left. And everything is very fast and snappy. I have no problems using a2sd. it seems to be working perfectly for me.
So could someone tell me if there is a better way of achieving what I am already achieving, without using a2sd? Thanks

Script said:
Correct me if im wrong, but isnt the dalvik cache still set to be stored on the internal memory by default, and using a2sd(which is what I do) the only way to move it to the sd card.
After every flash, I reinstall a2sd from clockwork, then load the build of CM6 I just updated, then go to terminal and run:
su -> a2sd cachesd(then phone reboots and the dalvik cache flag is signaled to be stored on sdext instead of internal storage.
and then to be safe I usually run "a2sd repair".
Is there an easier, more reliable, stable, blah blah way of moving dalvik to sd, and ensure all installed apps are stored on sd instead of internally? Right now i have about 70 apps installed, and have 166mb free internal memory left. And everything is very fast and snappy. I have no problems using a2sd. it seems to be working perfectly for me.
So could someone tell me if there is a better way of achieving what I am already achieving, without using a2sd? Thanks
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I tried to find the a2sd but could not find it, would u be kind to guide me to it =)

[Q] "Phone Storage Space is getting low" with a2sd on Liberated FR008

Search is not working on either IE or FF for me right now, so I'm starting a new thread. Sorry about it, as i'm sure this is a duplicate question. Know that I tried for awhile to search first.
I've got an Aria running Attn1's Liberated FR008 ROM. a2sd has been enabled. However, I've got almost no phone memory left. I've heard that even with a2sd, some of the app dalvik stuff is stored on the entirely insufficient internal phone storage, and I have recently downloaded a bunch more apps. I have used CacheCleaner NG, which did not alleviate the problem. I have also "cleaned up" the Dalvik Cache using Titanium Backup, which found nothing to clean.
I'm wondering if there's some sort of area on the internal phone memory I can clean myself using Astro or something, because it seems that with most of the bulk of app storage being on the SD card, and every app with options to store cache on the SD card doing so, I should have more room on the internal storage.
What do you guys think? Have any of you run into this problem and resolved it without just uninstalling a bunch of apps?

Great question. I've considered a complete clean install, just to regain some internal space.
I wish ****ing Facebook would add an option to cache to SD card - it's a total hog. Going to endure with the Aria until fall and see what's out on AT&T at that point.

I know app2sd from the market has worked for me in the past. I had a ton of apps on my aria and haven't had a space issue
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App

The solution for me was to move the Dalvik cache to the SD card.
DISCLAIMER: Some people report this causes problems, I guess. The information I'm providing explain what worked for me. Following my instructions might cause instability, brick your phone, destroy your house, or eat your second cousin. None of these things are my fault.
I guess when a2sd is installed, it does not by default move the Dalvik cache, which contains files needed for apps to run. The more apps you install, the more that gets installed in this Dalvik cache. Here's how to move the dalvik cache on your phone to the a2sd partition, assuming you've perused the above warnings.
Open Terminal Emulator.
type su and hit enter.
type a2sd cachesdreset and hit enter.
The phone will restart, and it will take a long time, because it's got to rebuild the dalvik cache. You can do it without wiping the dalvik cache by using the cachesd command instead of cachesdreset, but I've read that wiping the dalvik cache doesn't hurt, and can potentially solve some issues? YMMV. My phone took awhile to start up.
Once the phone starts up, you can open something like Titanium Backup, and you should notice that your phone has MUCH more internal memory available. My phone now has 89MB of internal memory available, out of the total 194MB.
Things seem to run a bit slower upon startup than they used to, but after a bit, everything smooths out. And I can install apps again, etc.
Hope this helps.

taliesin1077 said:
What do you guys think? Have any of you run into this problem and resolved it without just uninstalling a bunch of apps?
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I think that I ran into this very recently. The following thread has some good info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770146 ... more specifically ... this page that is linked from that thread.

[Q] HTC Liberty S HTC Sense 2.1

I installed this rom, i did a factory reset, but didnt clear the cache, and i am running out of phone space quick. is that the cause?
Thanks for any help

That's not the problem. The problem is that the Dalvik Caches on Sense 2.1 and 3.5 ROMs quickly grow in size and won't stop expanding until they've filled your entire internal storage. Only way to "solve" that problem would be to use A2SD and move your Dalvik Cache to a partition on your SD card.
Sorry if that was a bit long winded. Hope it helps!

thanks, i will try that before going back to an older ROM

Need Help - Internal Memory LOW?

Everytime ive installed a new rom im able to install one app or two then later on i get internal memory low i always wipe data/ wipe cache and advanced wipe delvik cache always do them but still no difference and i only have 30mb of internal memory when ive installed a new rom and it says 90mb as been used what can i do
Thanks in advance.

MotorolaDefyLuke said:
Everytime ive installed a new rom im able to install one app or two then later on i get internal memory low i always wipe data/ wipe cache and advanced wipe delvik cache always do them but still no difference and i only have 30mb of internal memory when ive installed a new rom and it says 90mb as been used what can i do
Thanks in advance.
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Search the forums, its been answered, there is a file in the system you need to delete..

Try sdmaid from market. It deletes tombstones, duplicate files, clears cache, etc.. . It's called sdmaid but mostly works cleaning the internal memory. Is only a couple of bucks for the pro.
It's /data/tombstones that above post referred to. Any root file manager will let you delete the folder contents manually.

MotorolaDefyLuke said:
Everytime ive installed a new rom im able to install one app or two then later on i get internal memory low i always wipe data/ wipe cache and advanced wipe delvik cache always do them but still no difference and i only have 30mb of internal memory when ive installed a new rom and it says 90mb as been used what can i do
Thanks in advance.
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Try the AutoKiller app from the android market, I'm using it and it works great. You can set it to free up the memory on custom intervals.
Regards,