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[Q] Best A2SD method for CM 6.1

Sorry if this post is in the wrong thread.
Im running CM6.1 i have a 4gb sd card and i would like to move my apps/cache/dalvik to the and ext partition on my sd card. I understand there is more than one way to do this and i would like to know what is the best method for doing this. and also if someone could point me in the direction for some instructions for setting everything up that would be awesome.
The integrated a2sd in cm6.1 just insnt cutting it. i have maybe 50ish apps none that are huge and even with every app moved to the sd card that i possibly can im still having to delete things to install things.
thanks for any help in advance

I have an ext2 partition on my sdcard and flashed the cm-a2sd.zip. You could also try one of the available scripts or zips such as darktremor's or firerat's.

ikari2539 said:
I have an ext2 partition on my sdcard and flashed the cm-a2sd.zip. You could also try one of the available scripts or zips such as darktremor's or firerat's.
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where can i download that?

Ok I partitioned my SD and flashed darktremors a2sd but it doesn't show up on my phone. I can't seem to find any instructions specifically for cm6. 1 and DT a2sd.
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search around in the forums on the cyanogenmod website. that's where I found it, as well as the post for firerat's script

How to install apps2ext on paul 2.2

Hello. I am struggling with this for three days now. I can't seem to make it work. So I think I need a detailed how-to because obviously I am doing something wrong.
I am using this clockwork recovery image: http://android.modaco.com/content/z...27215/oled-tft-2-5-1-8-clockworkmod-recovery/
Then I go to clockwork recovery mode and create 1GB ext partition. Wipe everything from everywhere.
After that I install paul's alpha3 prebake.
What happens is I have 1GB less storage on my class4 8GB SD, but don't see the ext3 partition (where should I look for it exactly)

In normal use the only way you'll know if its working or not is if you run out of space or not.
To find your ext partition look in '/sd-ext' or '/system/sd', you might need a file explorer that can use root privileges, I use estrongs. If the directories 'app' and 'app-private' are there then its working.
If your still sure its not working double check that the prebaked version comes with apps2sd...not all do.

Thank you. I think the prebaked alpha3 version doesn't have the apps2sd scripts. I tried to install Darktremor Apps2SD 2.7.5.2 but it killed my OS and had to flash it again. So is there any specific a2SD that I can use with this rom?

OK. I installed the Japanese jellyfish ROM yesterday and everything works like a charm so I guess prebaked alpha3 didn't have the apps2sd scripts.
Thank you again for your help, mate!

what is apps2ext?

It basically gets some storage space from the SD card and lies the system that it's part of the apps section of the internal memory

cynepmeh said:
It basically gets some storage space from the SD card and lies the system that it's part of the apps section of the internal memory
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so it is basically like a different storage architecture for the SD card? Like we can have fat32, ntfs etc?

I am no expert here. From what I know - scripts create some symlinks so the app storage is actually placed on the sd, but the system doesn't know that and thinks it is still the old place. The path is the same, but it actually is something like a shortcut. The ext is probably because it needs to be linix partition or something...
This is what I think and it may not be true however

App 2 SD won't work

What ever I try to do, app 2SD just won't work. I've tried installing an update. Zip but that did not helped..
What could I do?
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SimonXiDk said:
What ever I try to do, app 2SD just won't work. I've tried installing an update. Zip but that did not helped..
What could I do?
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Same problem, try to move to sd card, Moving Error, tried with 2 partitions on Floyo, tried in Gingerbread and...Nothing..

try Link2SD
download from android market, u must created second partitions with Fat32 format in Sd card, and need standart ROM 2.1 rooted
just run apps, reboot.. but u must move apps manually by open Link2SD >click >created link

I found app2sd didn't work for me. So I used link2sd in stead. Had to create a partition on SD card first there is a thread that I used to do it. I now have 400mb on the SD card just for apps.
But you need to have full root to do it.
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It did'n work for me, too.
But I tried, and figured out how to install it.
First, you need to partition your SD-card. Second, do the method, that they wrote, but when you open the adb shell, first write "su", and accept it on your phone. Then you can begin to run the script. This way, I could install it.
I've tried several times before, without the "su" command in the beginning, it doesn't work without it. Now, I'm happy, because it's working and I have some free space on my device

if ext2 doesn't work, try use ext3 partition for apps2sd
vice versa

Just give it a try again.
Tut: http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/&gl=US#/watch?xl=xl_blazer&v=8G94qerkSX4
Ps: link is from youtube mobile as I sent it from my phone.

Guys be sure you have 2.1.1.A.0.6, otherwise it won't work cous of kernel dependencies.

SimonXiDk said:
What ever I try to do, app 2SD just won't work. I've tried installing an update. Zip but that did not helped..
What could I do?
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okay first tell us what ROM are you using, what app2sd type that u try to use (native or with ext partition), and what steps have you took?
ps: if u're using racht's 2.2.1 ROM (that i think you do), app2sd with ext partition works perfect. just use app2sd.sh with moved dalvik-cache that someone posted in development section.

For me a clean installation and following the given steps carefully works. Floyo 0.15 has native app2sd and it works for sure

I use Link2SD. It is a pain in the a$$ when you update or move to SDcard but it works.
Steps to get it work: (For Windows and Noobs users only)
1. Download the Link2SD app from store
2. Download and install this program (it will make the partitions of your card) from here (it's free)
3. Connect your phone as a USB (mount your card)
4. Follow this video (it's not mine), but do not leave space for a "Linux Swap" partition (unless you want it)
5. Reboot your phone.
Tested and it works!
P.S.: I think that even if i had an EXT3 partition the Link2SD worked when i ckecked the EXT2 partition (in it's set up). Can someone confirm that?

link2sd

installed link2d on stockrom after root with universal androot and formatted the second partition with fat32 since it doesn't support extX partitions.
Everything works.
link2sd asks what to link: app, dalvik-cache and library
Maybe must play with these settings to have WIDGETS still working when linked ?
I remember they usually stop working when installed on sd...
this omap is really fast !!!
with flash working great too !

I've used it just for games and a few things that are bulky like opera. I didn't try and widgets/livewallpapers because of the time spent preparing the SD card on startup.
It's so much easier using this when you don't have to worry about apps eating up all of your available storage.

I use it with almost everything. Only things that I'd like to have available when things go wrong and I have to boot without the card, I leave unlinked.
BTW. I'm using a kernel driver that was in the app2card .apk file to allow be to mount the partition as ext2 instead of fat32

A good thread on how to re-partition the SD card
Thanks to bakpinar

ghostwheel said:
I use it with almost everything. Only things that I'd like to have available when things go wrong and I have to boot without the card, I leave unlinked.
BTW. I'm using a kernel driver that was in the app2card .apk file to allow be to mount the partition as ext2 instead of fat32
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Can you post details about the driver file to use? I guess you must move it somewhere...
I dont need them since i'm happy with fat32 but someone could find them useful
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I'd be interested in finding out what you did to get app2card working....
I used it to partition the sd card fine (well when i finally managed to click the done button... grr...) and it copied apps to the same partition but it won't mount the partition and has kept the apps in the main memory too...
is there better apps or a way to do it that's easier?
does the flipout support ext2?
I love this phone to bits already but it's a major let down when you can only get a few apps on it with it being full and having a fit!!

Meh.... tried link2sd... now my home button doesn't work and nothing will download from the market...

[Q] A2SD+ not working

Hi,
Sorry if this question gets posted too many times but I am downloaded [12-Sep-201][MAG/cLK][CWM] NDT GINGER V16.0 [CM Nightly 2.3.5][Kernel: Tytung r12] which states A2SD+ is in list of features (and I think this is supposed to use my 1gb ext3 partition as internal memory) but I only have 153mb after installing a few small apps. I know my old rom gave me about 900mb free, and am lost as to how to fix this.
Any help would be great.
Many thanks.

But your SD card got a sd-ext partition?
Try to use "s2e" from the market to enable your sd-ext partition.
i've tried it on the desire of my girlfriend and it works... it is still working

Im having same problem over multiple roms using hyperdroid a2sd+ seems to work fime but tried the experia arc rom and another and both have no a2sd+ although chefs both say its supported
I have totally wiped phone and sd card re-partitioned and formated
i have a 1gb ext3 partition but using a2sdgui gives error saying a2sd script not found or ext partition not found when i do in fact have one ?

You guys could always try flashing A2SD to the ROM from CWM recovery. Just do a forum search for Darktremor A2SD
Use the 2nd to most recent version, the most recent has never worked for me
If you can't find it, let me know and I'll attach it in a post on this thread.
Edit: Got bored and came back and attached it. Just flash it via CWM

thanks very much m8 ill give it a whirl

forgot to mention, after you flash it, go into terminal emulator and enter: a2sd reinstall
it should say a bunch of stuff, then reboot. then it'll take a long time to boot up cause it's moving everything to your ext3 partition and creating symlinks

app2sd is working fine with me.. i have only one issue.. all those apps shifted to ext partition, are auto starting up and i cant disable them!!! i used most of apps that used to block startup apps. but those in ext partition keep showing up and slow down starting up of the device! any idea???

huggs said:
You guys could always try flashing A2SD to the ROM from CWM recovery. Just do a forum search for Darktremor A2SD
Use the 2nd to most recent version, the most recent has never worked for me
If you can't find it, let me know and I'll attach it in a post on this thread.
Edit: Got bored and came back and attached it. Just flash it via CWM
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Do I have to delete the previous version,I think mine is a custom one because the A2SD Gui doesnt work

phelenon said:
Do I have to delete the previous version,I think mine is a custom one because the A2SD Gui doesnt work
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No, you don't have to delete it. The zip should automatically remove any previous scripts.