Hi, I have installed APP2SD following this guide : here
I have partitioned my SD card with FAT32 and 500mb of EXT3.
What's next? How do i start using the memory? How to install apps to SD/move apps to SD?
Thanks,
Povo.
Just read carefully the thread.
You just install apps and see with TitaniumBackup if your ext partition decreased size. Internal memory will be used too, but in small amounts. There is also this link about dalvick cache.
When I install apps, the phone memory decreases, ext3 partition stays the same in TitaniumBackup.
Maybe it should be ext2 not ext3?
Well, I have ext3 and works fine. There should be something else. Try again with the one that moves dalvick cache
I decided to just install the 2.2 Custom ROM, works great! Thanks for the help
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what exactly is app2sd??
I am using RAFDROID ROM on a TMOUS HD2
in the instructions he said that if I am using a euro HD2 with 512 rom I should partition my sd card
so I did not do that and flashed the rom on my NAND
then when I started using apps I noticed that after two weeks usage I have only 50 MB left!!!!
so I want to activate app2sd and move my apps to the sd card..
so please I need some help from the experienced users on this great forum that can advise me about what exactly is this and how to activate and use it
thanks in advance!!
Apps2sd moves your apps to the sdcard, usually to an ext 3/4 partition. I don't know about the ROM you're using, but on the one I use (mdj's Cyanogen 2.6), you can move apps to external storage like this: settings --> applications --> manage applications. Then select an app and there is an option to move to sdcard.
@freeincolorado, the method you described is not A2SD+, that method is called move2sd.
A2SD+ puts the dalvik cache as well as the applications in a EXT2/3/4 partition, usually called the sd-ext partition. This method will still show you that the application is in the ROM. However, the sd-ext is used instead, depending on the chief implementing A2SD+ in their ROM, the remaining ROM space is suppose to report the partition "sd-ext" free space, however, certain ROMs are not properly done in my view, and will report the userdata partition free space instead. Such as MDJ's Cyanomodgen 7+ Gingerbread.
How to use A2SD+
Usually, they require you to partition your SD Card into 2 primary partition. The first partition is FAT32 where you store all your extras, such as music, ebook, etc (Like how your SD card is presently used). The 2nd partition is EXT2/3/4 depending on your preference, most people do not use EXT2 anymore as it does not support Journaling, since data can be easily corrupted with a battery pull. EXT3 and EXT4 contains journaling feature, so when battery is pulled, data corruption is minimal.
NOT ALL ROMS SUPPORT EXT4. This is a kernel thing, so if the rom uses a kernel that does not use EXT4, then it will not read the partition.
A2SD+ has a nice feature as well, when you switch ROM, you do not need to re-install all the applications, since all applications are placed in the sd-ext folder, including the dalvik cache. However, this also includes the system default applications which might not be compatible with another rom build.
I had repartition my SD card for a while, and I never checked my 512M ext3 partiton since I rarely do anything with it. Recently I mounted it and check, nothing store in it, all app go to .android_secure in my Fat32 partition.
I'm using CM7, is there any extra step to get app install goes to ext3 partition, or I should delete the ext3 and resize fat32 partition ?
Edit: as I search around, CM7 using Froyo App2SD ? Maybe I should install Darktremor App2SD or not ? Is there any extra step to install it on Wildfire
You are right. Flash DTApps2SD.
when I install darktremor, will it move all app to ext3 or I have to do something with it ?
Thanks for your answer, maybe I'll install darktremor app2sd now
I installed DTApp2SD anh successfully moved dalvik-cache to ext partition, but .android_secure still there.
When I run a2sd reinstall, next time the phone will never load, stuck at HBOOT boot screen.
Hello again, I need clarification with this subject...
I had a difficult time in rooting my android, thinking I failed. so for many times I rooted, installed xrecovery, then most importantly apps2sd. but I don't think it works, then I found all about Links2sd. I installed it, and each time after installing I always select the "link2sd" option, and I check the include davlik cache, but my phone memory is continually decreasing... is this normal or not? could there be a conflict with apps2sd and link2sd since I don't know if I have deleted apps2sd. sorry I'm an android newbie. Thanks..
Well... if you had app2sd link2sd would monit about it and asked you to uninstall it first.
If you don't know if your phone is rooted, look through apps - if you have a superuser app - you're rooted
As for link2sd working or not: connect your phone to the computer and open minitool partition wizard home. It will see your ext2 partition along with free and occupied space. If there are any apps on ext2 partition of your SD card - apps are installing there and the slight decrease of space is due to the existing shortcut files. Because you have created ext2 partition, haven't you?...
I did what you said and yes I found files on the other partition I created. but problem is, some files still go to the phone memory, for example the game app "ninjump" has 15mb installed on the phone memory while on links2sd it shows that it is linked to the sd card.
also, I tried removing the memory card, and when I turned on my x8 the programs were missing, so I suppose links2sd is working.
only problem is now is that some chunks are still installed to the phone memory. is there a way of totally redirecting everything to the sd card?
link2sd: Leave data files in Internal Memory, and you can choose the apps to SD
app2sd: Copy all data from the application to the SD, It's all automatic
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I did what you said and yes I found files on the other partition I created. but problem is, some files still go to the phone memory, for example the game app "ninjump" has 15mb installed on the phone memory while on links2sd it shows that it is linked to the sd card.
also, I tried removing the memory card, and when I turned on my x8 the programs were missing, so I suppose links2sd is working.
only problem is now is that some chunks are still installed to the phone memory. is there a way of totally redirecting everything to the sd card?
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Ok, here's the deal - how many times did you install ninjump in the past? If more then once, and meanwhile you moved it to or from ext2 it might have (though the probability is very slight) that you have two apps - one in internal storage and one in ext2 storage.
So, navigate into ext2 partition (it's a folder in root directory - sdext or so) and look for this app. It might be hard, as names of linked apps are somewhat messed up, but there should be icons If there is no app on ext2, try switching it back to internal mode and then onto ext2 again - perhaps without linking dalvik cache.
chequebo1 said:
link2sd: Leave data files in Internal Memory, and you can choose the apps to SD
app2sd: Copy all data from the application to the SD, It's all automatic
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Thank you, that was sooooo relevant!
APP2SD
I having problem with the app2sd too..i dunno whether it works...This is what i had done..I had busybox, superuser, and xrecovery installed and rooted. But when come to partitioning the sd card, i partitioned it into 3 parts : FAt, ext2 and ext3...after that i installed the update.zip and custom zip of app2sd...the phone starts not recognizing the sd partition...anyone can help here??
I use titanium backup to see app2sd works or not. if a2sd decrease, so it work.
if internal still decrease, I guess some file or even some app just can't work with app2sd.
one question too, how or can I move games data from fat sdcard to ext2 partition? like gameloft data. I need my fat space for other file
Graveir said:
Ok, here's the deal - how many times did you install ninjump in the past? If more then once, and meanwhile you moved it to or from ext2 it might have (though the probability is very slight) that you have two apps - one in internal storage and one in ext2 storage.
So, navigate into ext2 partition (it's a folder in root directory - sdext or so) and look for this app. It might be hard, as names of linked apps are somewhat messed up, but there should be icons If there is no app on ext2, try switching it back to internal mode and then onto ext2 again - perhaps without linking dalvik cache.
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I tried navigating to the ext2 partition using minitool partition wizard, and I indeed saw files that I have installed there. so do you mean that apps2sd is better than links2sd? thanks..
Well... I'm not saying anything is better, though I used both solutions in three different ways.
For stock SE ROM link2sd is better, since you only need to partition SD card into primary fat32 and primary ext2 - nothing more. Then you install an app and all works fine.
With custom ROM you cannot use link2sd, since they all have app2sd hack preinstalled (well, you can always modify files, but what for?). Problem occurs when you have this hack AND ext2 partition. The hack then moves automatically all your apps to ext2 memory along with dalvik cache if you install them in internal storage. If you install in external storage, the app goes to fat32 secure folder and dalvik cache remains in ext2. If you don't have any ext on custom ROM, dalvik cache is always in internal storage, while you can move any non-system app onto fat32 sd card.
The ext2 solution in custom ROMs may seem convinient, but for me it was not. When you use apps like phone locator, they should always dwell in internal memory, since SD card can be easily taken out, while deleting such an app from a remotely locked down phone would require flashing, otherwise the device is useless for the thief
Well actually both app2sd and link2sd are typically similliar. I've tried app2sd before and it still leave some files in internal memory. So will link2sd. But link2sd is much more easier to use because once your phone is rooted you just need to install it on your phone without going through the adb shell thing. Easy for newbie for sure. But you just have to manually link new installed applications and games. That's what differ link2sd with app2sd. Now I'm using link2sd. If you want to make sure, why don't you try those froyo phone. Try to use the app2sd stuff on those phone. They still install some applications on their internal as well although they have built in app2sd.
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I have installed typhoon CM 7.1.0 v3.7.0 ROM.
I would like to know how could I move installed apps into SD2 partition witch I created using CWM.
When I use titanium backup I can see there is a2sd but I dont know how to use it
Samuelgentl said:
I have installed typhoon CM 7.1.0 v3.7.0 ROM.
I would like to know how could I move installed apps into SD2 partition witch I created using CWM.
When I use titanium backup I can see there is a2sd but I dont know how to use it
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So you have basically flashed a2sd script after restoring apps?
Try wiping dalvik cache. Flash the script and reboot.
yz.hd said:
So you have basically flashed a2sd script after restoring apps?
Try wiping dalvik cache. Flash the script and reboot.
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No. I just in clockwork mode created partition then installed ROM and then installed apps from market ... they are installing into internal memory and not to 2 SD partition .. I can move them to first partition but not into second one
Ok once again:
I have newly installed android typhoon CM 7.1.0 v3.7.0 ROM clk.
1. I created in CWM a 1 GB partition because I thought the programs Im gonna install will be installed into this partition and not into small internal memory.
2 After creating partition I installed typhoon CM 7.1.0 v3.7.0 ROM clk.
Now system is working and titanium backup shows that there is the active 950 MB a2sd partition.
Problem is that I dont know how should I install programs from android market into this 2SD partition. Im not able to install them nor move there.
So what should I do ?
When installing an app, choose internal storage, typhoon will put it on the SD ext. There is nothing you need to do, it is automatic. Do not choose 'move to SD ',, that will remove it from ext and put it on fat32. Make sure all apps have been moved to internal.
Also when you install, it LOOKS like internal memory drops,,, it doesn't really,, wait a few minutes or restart and memory will go back up.
example, you install a 20mb app,, available internal storage falls by 20mb,, reboot, internal storage goes back up.
Hi guys,excuse my english i'm Mexican,and i not speak a good English.
my question is:
i installed the rom xtremiui in the L3, the problem is;
I can not make a partition on the sd card,,I tested with the program mini tool partition a thousand ways to Fat 32 and Ext2,Logical-Primary..Primary Logical,,Primary-Primary,,,Logical-Logical and nothing.
I try with cwm recovery to create the particion and nothing.
In the Link2SD create the partition,reboot the L3,and tap I link the applications.
The problem is,dont move the apps to the partition. it's as if i select, move to the sd card and the apps move to internal storage (1gb)..
i dont know if is different partitions in miui or how, but in all partition options that I mentioned and i tested, I get the same thing.
if you can tell me how to solve,ussing other program or something.It would be helpful
Thanks
Jocdickinson said:
Hi guys,excuse my english i'm Mexican,and i not speak a good English.
my question is:
i installed the rom xtremiui in the L3, the problem is;
I can not make a partition on the sd card,,I tested with the program mini tool partition a thousand ways to Fat 32 and Ext2,Logical-Primary..Primary Logical,,Primary-Primary,,,Logical-Logical and nothing.
I try with cwm recovery to create the particion and nothing.
In the Link2SD create the partition,reboot the L3,and tap I link the applications.
The problem is,dont move the apps to the partition. it's as if i select, move to the sd card and the apps move to internal storage (1gb)..
i dont know if is different partitions in miui or how, but in all partition options that I mentioned and i tested, I get the same thing.
if you can tell me how to solve,ussing other program or something.It would be helpful
Thanks
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in link2sd tap the menu button, chose more and link dalvik-cache files. That may fix your problem. BTW when you link the apps to the sd it moves the apps to the sd and creates a link (shortcut) to the internal storage
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cwm recovery should be good for any ics roms... but if you dont make it any successful, then try this;
using minitool...
- Linux Swap = 32Mb > primary
- Ext2 = as you wish > primary
- FAT32 = remains size as media storage > primary
noticed that Ext2 partition sizes have to smaller than FAT32...
in link2sd, choose Ext2 partition as mounting script created...
i'm using this n installed 200+ of apps w/o any problems... good luck
sooooo.... is it working or not!!???
OP where are you....?????
yayakuya said:
sooooo.... is it working or not!!???
OP where are you....?????
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Thanks for help
I discovered that if you partition but does not work as above.
I need to do a few steps each to install some applications
Link Dalvik-cache
Clean the 2nd partition
Clean Dalvik-cache
Clean cache to all apps.
And reboot (sometimes)
and this frees me some memory . sometimes delete all and sometimes need a reboot. before everything in automatic, be changed but at least they found the solution.
Thanks