Sorry for the newbie question but I haven't been able to find the answer to my question (too many a2sd references in forum).
I've been using a couple of ROMs that supposedly use the "a2sd" but the "SD & Storage" menu always only shows the normal Intermal memory free space. Installed apps go directly to the internal memory and will only go to sd-ext when I do "a2sd repair".
On the other hand, the MIUI rom is the only ROM that actually displays a "a2sd+" tab on the "SD & storage" menu, shows correct sd-ext free memory and installs every application to sd-ext automatically.
Is this behaviour normal?!? Shouldn't I be able to always see the "a2sd+" tab on the "SD & storage" menu ??
I am at a loss here ...
Help is greatly appreciated.
Try and download Spare Parts from the market. Should display if I recall. Also, I know for a fact that eViLs ROM displays and if you set to old style ext, they automatically move. I run cm6 nightlies with DarkTremors script and it works fine. Try a2sd reinstall, a2sd zipalign, and then see what happens.
Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
I tried the "a2sd zipalign" and "a2sd reinstall" and installed a bunch of applications to internal phone memory and seems like internal phone memory space didn't reduce. This seems to imply that a2sd is actually working but I still cannot see any reference to a2sd free space in "SD & storage".
Is this normal?
Nope. I thought spare parts did but I guess that's just for Enomther. I meant Enomther earlier, not eViL sorry. I'm sure there are apps on the market. Try OS Monitor
Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
OS Monitor didn't make it but I've found an app called "Quick System Info" that shows my A2SD free/used space. Seems like everything is working fine
thanks for the support
folavo said:
OS Monitor didn't make it but I've found an app called "Quick System Info" that shows my A2SD free/used space. Seems like everything is working fine
thanks for the support
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Assuming you're running the DarkTremor a2sd, you can verify it is working with
Code:
# a2sd check
You should get output similar to
Code:
[ ] Apps2SD is launching...
__ _____
| \ |
| | |
|__/ | Darktremor Apps2SD 2.7.5.2 (2010-09-30)
[ ] GetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox getprop
[ ] SetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox setprop
[ ] Mount Point = /sd-ext
[ ] Starting Apps2SD Check Program.
[ ] Checking for ext partition
Darktremor 2.7.5.2 Apps2SD Status Report
================================================================================
===
Legend: [*]=Setting is correct
[!]=Setting is correct, but not optimal.
[X]=Setting is incorrect and needs to be fixed or option is not availabl
e.
================================================================================
===
Block Device - [*] Found
- [*] /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
EXT Partition - [*] Mounted
Mount Point - [ ] /sd-ext
Partition Type - [*] EXT2
Support EXT2? - [*] Yes
Support EXT3? - [*] Yes
Support EXT4? - [*] Yes
Apps - [ ] Linked to SD Card.
[ ] No Apps2SD Flag File not found.
[*] Programs run from SD card
To run from internal storage, type a2sd remove
Private Apps - [ ] Linked to SD Card.
[ ] No Apps2SD Flag File not found.
[*] Private Programs run from SD card
To run from internal storage, type a2sd remove
You can also verify disk usage:
Code:
# df -h
df -h
Filesystem Size Used Available Use% Mounted on
tmpfs 203.1M 0 203.1M 0% /dev
tmpfs 203.1M 0 203.1M 0% /mnt/asec
/dev/block/mtdblock3 145.0M 142.5M 2.5M 98% /system
/dev/block/mtdblock5 196.3M 137.8M 58.5M 70% /data
/dev/block/mtdblock4 95.0M 1.6M 93.4M 2% /cache
/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 686.4M 577.0M 72.8M 89% /sd-ext
/dev/block/vold/179:1 28.8G 20.3G 8.4G 71% /mnt/sdcard
If you have /sd-ext being used, then it's working.
Darktremor Apps 2 EXT
I would sugest checking out apps 2 EXT by darktremor, thats what I use and its doing the job perfectly. This will allow you to move your cache and your apps. I believe that the Froyo default will only move the app and it will only work on non copyright apps. I have about 50 apps installed and I have 89megs of free space.
I've just installed Wildpuzzle 0.8 and can't seem to get the app2sd to work. I partitioned, wiped, reflashed, installed my apps and rebooted but they dont get moved. I used adb to try the a2sd reintall thing and this is what I get:
Code:
/system/bin/a2sd reinstall
[ ] Apps2SD is launching...
__ _____
| \ |
| | |
|__/ | Darktremor Apps2SD 2.7.5.2 (2010-09-30)
[ ] GetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox getprop
[ ] SetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox setprop
[ ] Mount Point = /system/sd
[ ] Starting Darktremor Apps2SD Version 2.7.5.2
[ ] Launching Apps2SD Start Program with reinstall
[ ] Starting Darktremor Apps2SD in reinstall mode
[ ] Moving applications to SD card
[ ] Moving private apps to SD card
mv: can't rename '/data/app-private/*': No such file or directory
[ ] Creating Symbolic Links
[ ] Removing No Apps2SD Flag
[ ] Rebooting Phone.
Can anyone help?
Wat I noticed was when I installed wo v.6 I did a partition with Rom manager then let it reboot after partition the turned off the phone take battery out then take SD card then use a card reader to transfer wp v.6 on SD then I wud wipe phone n reflash wp v 6 then once booted I would get 160 mbps free but I was not able to transfer meany apps to SD and when did dta2sd it wouldn't work so I'm not to sure if the ap2sd it currently stable with froyo 2.2.1 ur just guna have to deal with it n just transfer wat apps u can
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
Penguinsfly1 said:
I've just installed Wildpuzzle 0.8 and can't seem to get the app2sd to work. I partitioned, wiped, reflashed, installed my apps and rebooted but they dont get moved. I used adb to try the a2sd reintall thing and this is what I get:
Code:
/system/bin/a2sd reinstall
[ ] Apps2SD is launching...
__ _____
| \ |
| | |
|__/ | Darktremor Apps2SD 2.7.5.2 (2010-09-30)
[ ] GetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox getprop
[ ] SetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox setprop
[ ] Mount Point = /system/sd
[ ] Starting Darktremor Apps2SD Version 2.7.5.2
[ ] Launching Apps2SD Start Program with reinstall
[ ] Starting Darktremor Apps2SD in reinstall mode
[ ] Moving applications to SD card
[ ] Moving private apps to SD card
mv: can't rename '/data/app-private/*': No such file or directory
[ ] Creating Symbolic Links
[ ] Removing No Apps2SD Flag
[ ] Rebooting Phone.
Can anyone help?
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I think this is expected behaviour. I just also had a problem to get app2sd started, and found your post. My final output (after I realized I had to mount all the partitions ;-) looked very much the same.
The important part is "Moving applications to SD card" which worked without problems. the failure of "Moving private apps to SD card" may be, because you don't have any private apps (i.e. bought and paid through the Market). I use only free apps, so I'm not bothered by that error. When I now look at the phone from my Ubuntu, I clearly see that the apps are on the SD-Ext3. The free phone memory also tripled from below 20 to almost 60 MB. So everything is fine.
Cheers,
Ford
I fix this problem in this way.I install Better Terminall from market then just type su/a2sd check/a2sd cache sd and everyting is ok and i have 151mb. free.
Use shell or terminal emulator. Type:
su
system\bin\a2sd cachesd
Then phone will reboot then dalvik is moved to sd.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
i had to give it a pass after moving my dalvik cache to sd, my phone just kept on hanging!
Is it possible to move only the apps without moving all the dalvik cache?
Yes. If you have moved the dalvik cache as well, then, open Terminal on your Wildfire, and, type the following:
su
a2sd check
a2sd nocache
This moves the dalvik cache back to the internal memory and fixes the performance issues. However, after that, every app you install will consume some part of your internal memory.
Thanks 3xeno, tried that b4 and the subsequent installations went to the internal memory, what i'm talkin about is moving all the apps to sd.
I have a mytouch 3g and it no longer boots into recovery. All I get it the first line:
Build : RA-saphire-v1.7.0G and nothing else.
The phone is still accessable via adb in recovery.
I have flashed recovery.img serveral times using fastboot but to know avail Looking at the kernel output, It appears that the mtdblock4 is corrupt and the recovery process hangs because of yaffs issues. Also just trying to mount /cache causes the command to hang.
Below is the relevant output:
Any suggestions on how to un-corrupt the cache partition?
[ 6.736572] Creating 6 MTD partitions on "msm_nand":
[ 6.736602] 0x0000024c0000-0x000002500000 : "misc"
[ 6.738555] 0x0000026c0000-0x000002bc0000 : "recovery"
[ 6.739868] 0x000002bc0000-0x000002e40000 : "boot"
[ 6.741058] 0x000002e40000-0x000008840000 : "system"
[ 6.742462] 0x000008840000-0x00000d840000 : "cache"
[ 6.743835] 0x00000d840000-0x000020000000 : "userdata"
..
[ 10.782379] yaffs: passed flags ""
[ 10.782714] yaffs: Attempting MTD mount on 31.4, "mtdblock4"
[ 12.179199] yaffs tragedy: Bad object type, 1 != 3, for object 4 at chunk 21738 during scan
[ 12.179901] ==>> yaffs bug: fs/yaffs2/yaffs_guts.c 6666
[ 12.180511] ==>> yaffs bug: fs/yaffs2/yaffs_guts.c 6666
[ 12.719390] yaffs tragedy: Bad object type, 1 != 3, for object 265 at chunk 17735 during scan
[ 13.914916] Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address cd7c40e4
**** RECOVERY HANGS HERE ******
gustden said:
I have a mytouch 3g and it no longer boots into recovery. All I get it the first line:
Build : RA-saphire-v1.7.0G and nothing else.
The phone is still accessable via adb in recovery.
I have flashed recovery.img serveral times using fastboot but to know avail Looking at the kernel output, It appears that the mtdblock4 is corrupt and the recovery process hangs because of yaffs issues. Also just trying to mount /cache causes the command to hang.
Below is the relevant output:
Any suggestions on how to un-corrupt the cache partition?
[ 6.736572] Creating 6 MTD partitions on "msm_nand":
[ 6.736602] 0x0000024c0000-0x000002500000 : "misc"
[ 6.738555] 0x0000026c0000-0x000002bc0000 : "recovery"
[ 6.739868] 0x000002bc0000-0x000002e40000 : "boot"
[ 6.741058] 0x000002e40000-0x000008840000 : "system"
[ 6.742462] 0x000008840000-0x00000d840000 : "cache"
[ 6.743835] 0x00000d840000-0x000020000000 : "userdata"
..
[ 10.782379] yaffs: passed flags ""
[ 10.782714] yaffs: Attempting MTD mount on 31.4, "mtdblock4"
[ 12.179199] yaffs tragedy: Bad object type, 1 != 3, for object 4 at chunk 21738 during scan
[ 12.179901] ==>> yaffs bug: fs/yaffs2/yaffs_guts.c 6666
[ 12.180511] ==>> yaffs bug: fs/yaffs2/yaffs_guts.c 6666
[ 12.719390] yaffs tragedy: Bad object type, 1 != 3, for object 265 at chunk 17735 during scan
[ 13.914916] Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address cd7c40e4
**** RECOVERY HANGS HERE ******
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Did you try to install recovery via ROM Manager (acceable at market)??? And you must have root to do it. If you dont go to the www.theunlockr.com and how to's section has everything for magic
I have tried everything I can think of. Here is my lastest attempt:
1. Flash sappimg.zip using goldcard ( to get fastboot access )
2. Flashed recovery.img via fastboot
3. Flashed hboot.nb0 via fastboot
4. Flashed boot.img via fastboot
The phone does not boot, so installing anyting from market is impossible.
If you look at the output in the original post, booting into recovery fails trying to mount the CACHE partion. Is there any way to zero out the nand memory in the cache segment?
Try this:
Code:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase data
It failed when I initially tried to do a fastboot erase cache...
I was able to create a file the size of cache space, consisting of all 0x00s and flashed that to the cache partition.
It gave me an error about no space left on the device, but now the "fastboot erase cache" works just fine I would think that both do the same thing!
Many thanks, everything seems normal at the moment!!!
Hi
I am having the same problem where mtdblock4 is corrupt (a crash just after flashing a rom)
Having a mt3g Fender I am s-on
I am not having any luck with the gold card I keep getting 'model ID incorrect'.. I have tried 2 sdcards many times..
is there anyway I can do this from adb? I am pretty much out of ideas.. I will keep at the gold card problem.. I made a gold card successfully for the initial rooting
any help is much appreciated
Edit:
Ok I managed to get this fixed without a goldcard!
I unzipped Ohsaka-SuperWipe_v2.zip
then used adb to push erase_image and SuperWipe.sh to /tmp/SuperWipe
chmod +x those then ./SuperWipe.sh
and problem solved..
what a PITA!
I have a rooted HTC Wildfire with stock ROM 2.2.1,
I have the following rooting tools installed:
+ ROM Manager 4.3
+ Clockworkmod Recovery 5.0.2
+ Root Toolbox
+ Busybox 1.19
+ Terminal Emulator
I also got a 8 GB SDcard, partitioned with CWM as follows:
+ 1024 MB as Ext3
+ 64 MB SWAP
+ Rest as FAT32
I tried to install Darktremor Apps2SD 2.7.5.3 Beta 04 but it never started and whenever I start the phone.
Here's an output result after executing commands:
>> su
$ a2sd reinstall
Code:
[ ] GREP: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] REBOOT: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] FDISK: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] CAT: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] MKDIR: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] RMDIR: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] CHMOD: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] MOUNT: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] UMOUNT: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] CP: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] RM: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] MV: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] LN: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] MORE: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] MKNOD: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] AWK: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] SLEEP: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] SYNC: Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] TEE: Using ROM Busybox.
grep: /init.rc: Permission denied
__ _____
| \ |
| | |
|__/ | Darktremor Apps2SD 2.7.5.3 Beta 4a (2011-01-30)
[-] Checkpoint 1: Check for SD Card Fix and Implement.
[-] Checkpoint 2: Run Dalvik Heap Program (if exists).
[-] Checkpoint 3: Run Set Low Memory Killer Program (if exists).
[-] Checkpoint 4: Determine Mount Point.
[-] Checkpoint 5: Set Parameter Variables.
[ ] GetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox getprop
[ ] SetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox setprop
[ ] Mount Point = /system/sd
[-] Checkpoint 6: Insert CyanogenMod patch.
[ ] Creating /cache/dc
mkdir: can't create directory '/cache/dc': Permission denied
chmod: /cache/dc: Permission denied
[ ] Symlinking /cache/dalvik-cache to /data/dalvik-cache
rm: can't stat '/cache/dalvik-cache': Permission denied
ln: /cache/dalvik-cache: Permission denied
[-] Checkpoint 7: Complete Dalvik Cache Move (if applicable).
[-] Checkpoint 8: Resetting Dalvik Cache Partition
[-] Checkpoint 9: Switching Davlik Cache to Cache Partition (if applicable)
[-] Checkpoint 10: Checking for existence of command parameter
[-] Checkpoint 11: Check for a2sd help command
[-] Checkpoint 12: Check for a2sd check command
[-] Checkpoint 13: Display version information.
[ ] Starting Darktremor Apps2SD Version 2.7.5.3 Beta 4a
[-] Checkpoint 14: Check for filesystem support.
[-] Checkpoint 15: Mount partition.
[-] Checkpoint 16: Reset Dalvik if Flag File is present.
[-] Checkpoint 17: Mount Swap.
[-] Checkpoint 18: Display Heap Size.
[ ] Heap Size set to:
[-] Checkpoint 19: Check for start parameter and launch start2sd if needed.
[ ] Launching Apps2SD Start Program with reinstall
[X] Problem detected: Darktremor Apps2SD may not have ran
during boot. Cannot read a2sd.mountpoint.
[ ] Starting Darktremor Apps2SD in reinstall mode
[X] SD Card not mounted.
Cannot reinstall applications to SD card.
As shown, errors are:
[X] Problem detected: Darktremor Apps2SD may not have ran
during boot. Cannot read a2sd.mountpoint.
[X] SD Card not mounted.
I wonder whether Darktremor Apps2SD officially supports stock ROM for HTC Wildfire 2.2.1 or not.
Any alternatives for this method if not supported?
Nobody ever successfully moved all apps to Ext3 partition for rooted Wildfire with stock Android 2.2.1?
A ROM must support Apps2SD to enable you to use it. You can cook your own ROM with the Stock as base, and just Apps2SD enabled using the DSIXDA Kitchen.
dude google if your current rom support ext3. the log shows problem with mounting sd. if it does not, u should partition it to ext2( kinda old, but have 2. if you want 2 stay with stock. if you plan to be a cm7 fan you can even use ext4 in latest nightly). reformatt sd. reflash rom, then install a2sd.
hey i had successed in moving app to sd using dta2sd. i even moved data to sd. check my thread " deal with a2sd ".
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
What's up guys. So I've been doing some searching on A2SD/EXT scripts and I cam across this thread. So I decided to try it out on our N1. My results: Amazing. This has to be one of the best A2SD - SD-EXT scripts out there and I noticed that many N1 users know little about it. I am deciding to share it. Please note: I take no credit for creating this script, I just wanted to share it directly with N1 users.
What is it?
This is a flash-able zip file that installs an A2SD-EXT script. This is similar to DTAPPS2SD or any other script but much better. It stores apps and data on your SD-EXT partition and mounts the partition as /data. There are no downfalls to this script, such as the "running out of space" error when only half way used and no audio glitches that can be found with Darktremor's script. (More info on OP linked below.)
How to get it running?
Simple; just flash the zip in recovery. You must have an EXT partition already created on your SD card, obviously. No need to enter any commands in Terminal as it already runs by itself upon boot. I tested and it works with CM7, MIUI, and ICS roms. Been using it for a while with NO problems.
Why choose this script?
Again, simple. It allows for more memory to install apps and mounts all data as internal. There will be no "low mem." issues or low volume issues as found in DTAPPS2SD. Even though this mounts data, there is NO performance issues what so ever. You do not even need a fast card as mine is only class 4. I have been using it for over a month with no random reboots or freezes. Games and apps run just as fast with no lag/blackscreen for a couple seconds when launching apps. There is also no decrease in battery life, just in case anyone was questioning, as I am at 71% being off charger for 8hours medium/low use. Again, I am just sharing it because I see NO N1 users mention it. It is much better than any other ****: DTAPPS2SD Miui stock, iA2SD, S2E...
Download? Original Thread?!
Glad you asked. Here is both: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310309
amarullz said:
Introducing....
AD2SDX - AMARULLZ DATA TO SD-EXT
by amarullz [at] yahoo [dot] com
* Oct 20 2011 (ALPHA02) - Update Compatibility
* Oct 19 2011 (ALPHA01)
WHAT IS IT??
This mod will move all Internal Memory (data) into sd-ext, "but not like data2ext", this mod will maintain the performance, because it still place dalvik-cache and system application data in Internal Memory.
HOW IT WORK??
The script will do this in the first boot:
Move Mounting Internal Memory (/data) Into /sd-ext
Mount SDCard-Ext (mmcblk0p2) partition into /data
Create dalvik-cache directory in Internal Memory data (/sd-ext), and symlink it to mmcblk0p2 (/data)
Create data directory in mmcblk0p2 (/data) And symlink it into Internal Memory data (/sd-ext)
Create symlink of app, app-private, app_s and lib_s from mmcblk0p2 (/data) to Internal memory data (/sd-ext)
Create symlink for all non-symllink of Internal Memory data (/sd-ext) into mmcblk0p2 (/data)
After Initializing Setup (First Boot), reboot the system (Just reboot, don't go into recovery), the mod will automatically do this following:
Create data_s in Internal Memory data (/sd-ext)
Move All mmcblk0p2(/data)/data/com.htc* and com.android* into Internal Memory data(/sd-ext)/data_s
Create symlink all files/directory from Internal Memory data (/sd-ext)/data_s/* into mmcblk0p2(/data)/data/ So the System Application Data still read into Internal memory, but rest Application Data will read Into SDCard.
ILLUSTRATION
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
INSTALLATION
For now, use adb shell and Install it manually, I am android newbie , still unfamiliar with recovery zip installer.
Delete Any A2SD Script in /system/etc/init.d ( common name was 40a2sd )
Copy 40ad2sdx into /system/etc/init.d Don't forget to chmod 755/777 it
Reboot ( 2x optional )
INSTALLATION WITH ADB IN RECOVERY MODE
Code:
C:\>adb shell
# mount /system
# exit
C:\>adb push 40ad2sdx /system/etc/init.d/
C:\>adb shell
# cd /system/etc/init.d
# rm 40a2sd
# chmod 755 40ad2sdx
# cd /
# umount /system
# exit
C:\>
NOTE: the "rm 40a2sd" should be the name of app2sd init.d file.
NOTE
If you install it after clean flash you need to reboot your phone at the 1st boot to activate System App Data on Internal Memory.
CAUTION!!!
YOU SHOULD UNZIP AND MANUALY COPY THE FILE INTO /system/etc/init.d/ - THE ZIP FILE WASN'T AUTO INSTALLER THAT CAN BE RUN IN RECOVERY!!!!
WARNING!!!
THIS MOD ONLY IN TEST STAGE, ONLY ADVANCE USER I SUGGEST TO TRY THIS SCRIPT.
I DON'T TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU BROKE/BOOTLOOPS YOUR SYSTEM/ROM/PHONE.
TESTED-DEVICE / ROM
HTC Desire (Bravo)
- Cool3D RunnyMede Sense 3.5 v2, v3
- Cool3D AceS Sense 3.0 v3, v4
If You Already Test it and works,.. Please send me a feedback in your comment...
LOGS
Code:
VERSION 1.0 ALPHA02
===================
* Add framework_s into strict mmcblk0p2
* Add Create symlink for rest non-symlink files from mmcblk0p2 to mtdblock5 ( Hope will fix bootloop )
* Change loop method from `ls -d *` to `ls -a` ( may fix error on .systemapp and all file with dot name at first char )
VERSION 1.0 ALPHA01
===================
* Initial Release
* Support for clean flash or already running system
* com.android* and com.htc* set as System App Category
* dalvik-cache on Internal Memory
* add umount /sd-ext in first command
SCRIPT: ALPHA01
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
#
# AMARULLZ DATA TO SD-EXT MOD FOR ANDROID ( AD2SDX )
# ==================================================
#
# by amarullz [at] yahoo [dot] com
# xda-developers : amarullz
# (c) 2011
# * Oct 19 (ALPHA01)
#
# Info: ~ For Changing Log
##
###
# Initializing
###
#-- SDCard Speed Fix
if [ -e /sys/devices/virtual/bdi/179:0/read_ahead_kb ]
then
/system/xbin/echo "8192" > /sys/devices/virtual/bdi/179:0/read_ahead_kb;
fi;
#-- Unmount /sd-ext if it already mounted
busybox umount /sd-ext;
#-- Mount /data and move it to /sd-ext
busybox mount /data;
busybox mount --move /data /sd-ext;
#-- Mount sd-ext to /data ( You Will Get 1GB/2GB Internal Memory :D )
busybox mount -t ext4 -o noauto_da_alloc,data=ordered,commit=15,barrier=1,nouser_xattr,errors=continue,noatime,nodiratime,nosuid,nodev /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /data;
busybox chown 1000:1000 /data;
busybox chmod 771 /data;
###[ SDEXT mmcblk0p2 STRICT ]###
# app, app_s, lib_s, app-private, data : should in /data (mmcblk0p2)
#
# ~ ALPHA02 - Add framework_s into (mmcblk0p2) strict
###
for i in framework_s app app_s lib_s app-private data;
do
#-- If Symlink in /data, delete it
if [ -h /data/$i ]
then
busybox rm /data/$i;
fi;
#-- If Directory Exists in /sd-ext, move it to /data
if [ -d /sd-ext/$i ]
then
busybox mv /sd-ext/$i /data/;
fi;
#-- If Directory Not Extst in /data, create it
if [ ! -d /data/$i ]
then
busybox mkdir /data/$i;
#-- Just Open All Permissions ;)
busybox chmod 0777 /data/$i;
fi;
#-- Now Create Symlink From /sd-ext to /data
if [ ! -h /sd-ext/$i ]
then
busybox ln -s /data/$i /sd-ext/$i;
fi;
done;
###[ INTERNAL mtdblock5 STRICT ]###
# For performance, dalvik-cache should be on /sd-ext
###
for i in dalvik-cache;
do
#-- If Symlink in /data, delete it
if [ -h /sd-ext/$i ]
then
busybox rm /sd-ext/$i;
fi;
#-- If Directory Exists in /sd-ext, move it to /data
if [ -d /data/$i ]
then
busybox mv /data/$i /sd-ext/;
fi;
#-- If Directory Not Extst in /data, create it
if [ ! -d /sd-ext/$i ]
then
busybox mkdir /sd-ext/$i;
#-- Just Open All Permissions ;)
busybox chmod 0777 /sd-ext/$i;
fi;
#-- Now Create Symlink From /sd-ext to /data
if [ ! -h /data/$i ]
then
busybox ln -s /sd-ext/$i /data/$i;
fi;
done;
###
# Now create symlink of the rest non Symlink Directories and Files on /sd-ext to /data
#
# ~ ALPHA02 - Fix ls to ls -a, it's ok, because we test -h for symlink
###
cd /sd-ext;
for i in `ls -a`;
do
if [ $i != ".." -a $i != "." ]
then
if [ ! -h /sd-ext/$i ]
then
if [ ! -h /data/$i ]
then
busybox ln -s /sd-ext/$i /data/$i;
fi;
fi;
fi;
done;
cd /;
###
# It should also need to create the rest non Symlink Directories and Files on /data to /sd-ext
# ~ ALPHA02 - Some Directory may be missing if we don't use it
###
cd /data;
for i in `ls -a`;
do
if [ $i != ".." -a $i != "." ]
then
if [ ! -h /data/$i ]
then
if [ ! -h /sd-ext/$i ]
then
busybox ln -s /data/$i /sd-ext/$i;
fi;
fi;
fi;
done;
cd /;
###
# Now Important Thing, is to move the com.htc* and com.android* data to /sd-ext (internal)
# For Good performance. So the system applications will run smooth.
#
# System application will read/write in Internal memory, and 3rd apps will run on sdcard
#
# Notice: Will be affected in 2nd boot :D, so Reboot the system after 1st boot...
###
#-- Prepare data_s in /sd-ext ( For system data )
if [ ! -d /sd-ext/data_s ]
then
busybox mkdir /sd-ext/data_s;
#-- Just Open All Permissions ;)
busybox chmod 0777 /sd-ext/data_s;
fi;
#-- Now Move All com.htc* and com.android* to Internal Memory
cd /data/data/;
for i in `ls -d com.htc* com.android*`;
do
#-- Only Non Symlink
if [ ! -h /data/data/$i ]
then
busybox mv /data/data/$i /sd-ext/data_s/;
fi;
done;
#-- Create Symlink of /data/data_s/* to /data/data/ (mmcblk0p2)
cd /sd-ext/data_s/
for i in `ls -d *`;
do
#-- Only If Symlink Not Exists
if [ ! -h /data/data/$i ]
then
busybox ln -s /sd-ext/data_s/$i /data/data/$i
fi;
done;
#-- Of Finished.... :D
INSTALL ZIP FROM RECOVERY?
Thanks to tezgomet -- Download Attachment by tezgomet >>
KNOW BUG
Titanium Backup - Restore the Application Data ( com.android*/com.htc* data )
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If you install Sebastian Runnymede, it's already built-in, as well as amarulz's touch installer.
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So I entered that thread and then entered another thread where I could download a flashable zip of it. I downloaded the right script, I assume?
Oh, and thanks for sharing.
EDIT: If it mounts my sd-ext as /data, I'd have to wipe my original data partition before flashing this script, right?
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Thanks a lot, I was using Link2SD (from market) but I had out of space soon...
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Theshawty said:
So I entered that thread and then entered another thread where I could download a flashable zip of it. I downloaded the right script, I assume?
Oh, and thanks for sharing.
EDIT: If it mounts my sd-ext as /data, I'd have to wipe my original data partition before flashing this script, right?
Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
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The download ZIP link is all the way at the bottom of the post. Yes just flash it. As for wiping, no. I flashed this over a ROM that I was previously using and it worked just fine. I was using S2E for CM7, then flashed script, disabled/uninstalled S2E, and worked fine. I also flashed this over another ROM that had no previous A2sd script, just stock internal, and it worked fine as well.
script sounds great. i've a few questions:
1:
will all apps after flashing automatically will be installed on sd-ext? or do i have to flash the script several times when i installed news apps?
2:
is it possible to move the apps back to internal memory? or to uninstall the script?
thanks
heinz gruber said:
script sounds great. i've a few questions:
1:
will all apps after flashing automatically will be installed on sd-ext? or do i have to flash the script several times when i installed news apps?
2:
is it possible to move the apps back to internal memory? or to uninstall the script?
thanks
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1 - After installing the script, apps will automatically be installed to the EXT partition. I would only recommend flashing the script again if you install an update to your ROM, but I am mostly sure that this is not necessary.
2 - The script itself does not have the ability to let the user choose which apps are installed on internal and which are installed on the EXT. This is because the script mounts the EXT to /data making your device think that /data internal is much larger.
Androidity3000 said:
1 - After installing the script, apps will automatically be installed to the EXT partition. I would only recommend flashing the script again if you install an update to your ROM, but I am mostly sure that this is not necessary.
2 - The script itself does not have the ability to let the user choose which apps are installed on internal and which are installed on the EXT. This is because the script mounts the EXT to /data making your device think that /data internal is much larger.
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thanks for your answers.
already post some other in the main-thread of the script:
i'm using a nexus one with cm 7.2 and kgp700s kernel.
now i've created a ext part 4 with amon ra. but when i start titanium backup it only shows me the memory of my sd card and not oft the ext sd. is this because the partition isn't mounted correctly?
can i flash it when i already use the rom for a few days? read somewhere that it would be better to flash it right after flashing the rom.
heinz gruber said:
thanks for your answers.
already post some other in the main-thread of the script:
i'm using a nexus one with cm 7.2 and kgp700s kernel.
now i've created a ext part 4 with amon ra. but when i start titanium backup it only shows me the memory of my sd card and not oft the ext sd. is this because the partition isn't mounted correctly?
can i flash it when i already use the rom for a few days? read somewhere that it would be better to flash it right after flashing the rom.
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It would be better to flash it with a fresh ROM but is NOT necessary. Your issue is not an issue but part of the script, if I understand you correctly. In Titaniumbackup, check how much internal says is available, not A2SD(EXT). It should be increased and should show the size of your ext partition.
Androidity3000 said:
It would be better to flash it with a fresh ROM but is NOT necessary. Your issue is not an issue but part of the script, if I understand you correctly. In Titaniumbackup, check how much internal says is available, not A2SD(EXT). It should be increased and should show the size of your ext partition.
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thanks. will try it and give feedback.
I was just about to flash darktremor on my CM7.2 n1.
Then I saw the new featured page on "Mounts2SD - An All-in-one to sd-ext script"
Then I saw this thread.
Which option is the best? I am in urgent need of more /data space!
Darktremor is obviously classic. But I have no experience with it. Does it, or any others, have a UI? Can I view and edit the status of the partition easily from my phone?
sarshadd said:
I was just about to flash darktremor on my CM7.2 n1.
Then I saw the new featured page on "Mounts2SD - An All-in-one to sd-ext script"
Then I saw this thread.
Which option is the best? I am in urgent need of more /data space!
Darktremor is obviously classic. But I have no experience with it. Does it, or any others, have a UI? Can I view and edit the status of the partition easily from my phone?
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I do not know greatly about M2SD, but I understand that the new ICS rom has incorporated it; so cannot give great feedback with that. DarkTremor does have a GUI (sort of) which is an app on the market (free - a2sd gui) which gives options to move either apps, data, dalvik, etc.. on the EXT. This script does not have a gui as far as I am concerned. I think that this script is easier because all you have to do is flash it once (not after install all ROM updates like DTA2SD). There are many problems with DTA2SD (which is why I said this is the best...) like low volume issues and low memory errors when device is only half way filled.
Bottom line: if you want simple, easy, reliable a2sd install this once and you're good. No questions. That's why my title is what it is...
How is it better than IA2SD in MeDroid 1.4.3 rom? IA2SD does a fairly good job with a nice GUI and just has to be run once when installing the rom for the first time.
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kiari62 said:
How is it better than IA2SD in MeDroid 1.4.3 rom? IA2SD does a fairly good job with a nice GUI and just has to be run once when installing the rom for the first time.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer TF101
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I've used IA2SD and I liked it.
How does this compare? Screen shots? Is there a thread for this already with more information that you can point me to?
I've only used the version that comes with MeDroid. I attach a couple screenshots taken from my setup as today.
I don't know any other way to install it, sorry.
I just want to vocalize my thanks to the OP for bringing all this to light.
Simply EXACTLY what I have been looking for!
THANK YOU OP!!
How to enable swap after flashing this?
I am in MeDroid CM7.2, when using DT a2sd, the swap is enabled automatically
but with AD2SDX, the swap can not be enable itself
kykyky said:
How to enable swap after flashing this?
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Why would you want to do this? Swap on SD is a terrible idea and a great way to wear down your card prematurely, possibly even more so than Data2SD.
What about stock ROM?
I am running nexus1 2.3 stock ROM (rooted). Is there any guide or instructions using which I can set up a working sd-ext partition on this stock ROM?
1) install 4ext recovery and make ext4 partition . Backup your sdcard before
2) install terminal emulator
type su
And a2sd
And yes. Yes. And the phone will reboot itself .
Now U have a working a2sd
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