Well I'm using RCMix3D on Desire HD and I installed darktremors A2SD script and I partitioned my SD card to 750mb named it "sd-ext" I've tried ext2/3/4 and none work.
When I use A2SD commands it just says like sd-ext not mounted and cant mount and stuff, I dunno what to do!
Thanks in advance!
Did you create the ext partition after the Fat32 partition?
Also I had better success using Gparted to do the partitioning.
UKseagull said:
Did you create the ext partition after the Fat32 partition?
Also I had better success using Gparted to do the partitioning.
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Yeah I used Gparted, what do you mean, I have the normal Fat32 partition then I partitioned abit off in ext2/3/4 if thats what you mean?
thanks all
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thanks all
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What you talking about?
Repsys7 said:
Yeah I used Gparted, what do you mean, I have the normal Fat32 partition then I partitioned abit off in ext2/3/4 if thats what you mean?
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He means that the layout should be like this:
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FAT32__________________EXTx
evilkorn said:
He means that the layout should be like this:
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FAT32__________________EXTx
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Yep its like that.
RcMix3D does not support a2sd:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14739358&postcount=10
MatDrOiD said:
RcMix3D does not support a2sd:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14739358&postcount=10
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Yeah but I added it myself.
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I'm a little confused about this. I have a 2GB SD card and I've flashed imilka's Incredible Sense rom to my HD2. The phone only has about 37 MBs of Internal Memory. I know that Desire HD and Incredible roms take up more memory than the original Desire rom, MIUI, or CM7.
I am wondering, did I do something wrong? (1024 SD card partition, CWM 350 recovery, etc) or is this because I only have 2 GBs of SD card storage (if so, should I stick to CM7, MIUI, or original Desire roms)?
that's because you're using a 400mb /system partition (which i assume is what your rom requires).
Have you partitioned your sd correctly?
There is a manual for that somewhere on xda.
do you have an eu or tmous device?
Did you make a ext partition of 1gb?
motionz said:
Have you partitioned your sd correctly?
There is a manual for that somewhere on xda.
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I think I have. I partitioned my SD card through CWM.
Although, I'm not really sure what partitioning my SD card does.
Richy99 said:
do you have an eu or tmous device?
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T-Moblie HD2.
Deleted. Sorry, my mistake.
motionz said:
Have you partitioned your sd correctly?
There is a manual for that somewhere on xda.
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Can you direct me to the manual please
rahulkadukar said:
Can you direct me to the manual please
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** [GUIDE] How to format SD-Card to EXT 3 **
There you go...................................
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** [GUIDE] How to format SD-Card to EXT 3 **
There you go...................................
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The problem was not with how to format, it was with how to mount the ext3 that was already created . I have a card with FAT32 and EXT3 partitions, I am unable to mount the EXT3 as my SD card, I was hoping someone could provide an answer for this.
rahulkadukar said:
Can you direct me to the manual please
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D'oh, that's what I did wrong!
This solved the problem with (another) DesireHD rom.
MyxoFish said:
D'oh, that's what I did wrong!
This solved the problem with (another) DesireHD rom.
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You mean your ROM automatically detected the EXT3, if yes then which ROM is this ?
How do I format the SD card as Ext4 and then make a partition of about 750mb on it?
If you have a card reader you could just boot your computer with linux (live cd or usb stick) and use linux tools (gparted etc) to partition the card.
Daz555 said:
If you have a card reader you could just boot your computer with linux (live cd or usb stick) and use linux tools (gparted etc) to partition the card.
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Do I need a card reader, I put my phone in Disk Drive and then tried gparted but it couldnt find it, Il try a card reader tonight!
You can actually just connect via USB. Then right click on it in Linux and chose Format. Then go into the advanced options. (I use Ubuntu and have used LinuxMint in the past)
vious21 said:
You can actually just connect via USB. Then right click on it in Linux and chose Format. Then go into the advanced options. (I use Ubuntu and have used LinuxMint in the past)
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Ok thanks ive partitioned it, now how do I get all my apps onto my partition lol!
How about using windows platform? How to partition in ext4?
c_shekhar said:
How about using windows platform? How to partition in ext4?
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Just boot Gparted Live from a usb or something.
Repsys7 said:
Ok thanks ive partitioned it, now how do I get all my apps onto my partition lol!
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If the rom you're using supports A2SD (every rom doesn't) there's probably instructions in the thread for that. Here's from LeeDroid's thread:
LeeDroid said:
Q: What is A2SD+
A:
A2SD+ Moves your apps & Dalvik cahche to a hidden EXT partition on your MicroSD
You will be required to format you SD card with 2 partitions as laid out below
How do i set up my MicroSD ready for A2SD+
A:
Backup all data on you SD card (this will be Formatted)
The card should be formatted with your standard FAT32 partition 1st followed by an EXT3 partition (I would recommend a minimum 512mb)
Linux users use GParted or a similar software.
For everyone else I would recommend using Rom Manager or CWM
Once you have downloaded ROM manager from the market, open the app and click partition SD Card, Select your EXT size and set 0mb for swap
Restore your data to your SD.
Flash the A2SD+ Patch
Boot << Please be aware, 1st boot may take a while depending on how many apps you have installed.
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Hawks556 said:
If the rom you're using supports A2SD (every rom doesn't) there's probably instructions in the thread for that. Here's from LeeDroid's thread:
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Thanks! Im using RCMix3D at the moment, im not sure if it has A2SD though, if it doesnt is there a way to get it like just flashing it or something?
Repsys7 said:
Thanks! Im using RCMix3D at the moment, im not sure if it has A2SD though, if it doesnt is there a way to get it like just flashing it or something?
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As I said, every rom doesn't support A2SD and those who do have it probably mentioned in the OP of the rom thread (RCMix3D doesn't atm). You can't add A2SD support by flashing, you can only flash the A2SD patch to a rom that supports it.
Hawks556 said:
As I said, every rom doesn't support A2SD and those who do have it probably mentioned in the OP of the rom thread (RCMix3D doesn't atm). You can't add A2SD support by flashing, you can only flash the A2SD patch to a rom that supports it.
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Oh alright then, Il have to find another way to get apps to sd I guess!
Thanks for your help!
Excuse me for going off-topic a bit
But why are there so many people focused on moving every application to the SD card?
It can't be for the space... I just counted and I have 70 apps installed on my internal memory, using 274 MB with 883 MB free.
I just don't get it?
co2-guy said:
Excuse me for going off-topic a bit
But why are there so many people focused on moving every application to the SD card?
It can't be for the space... I just counted and I have 70 apps installed on my internal memory, using 274 MB with 883 MB free.
I just don't get it?
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I dont know about other people but for me, there is a new rom out every day and full wiping makes sure nothings wrong and if the apps are on the SD then its just easier you dont have to worry about losing your apps
But always you can use Titanum Backup to backup your apps.
Hmm.. So, ext4... For what? I know, ext4 is newest than ext3, but performance ext4>ext3 or for what?
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Hmm.. So, ext4... For what? I know, ext4 is newest than ext3, but performance ext4>ext3 or for what?
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ext4 is the same as ext3, but has journalling initialised that makes it more fault tolerant. Don't take my word for it read me here
Dod6 said:
But always you can use Titanum Backup to backup your apps.
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But if I do that when I restore it do I still get my progress in apps, like where im up to and stuff?
Repsys7 said:
But if I do that when I restore it do I still get my progress in apps, like where im up to and stuff?
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Yes, as long as you backup and restore apk + Data for the required apps
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Yes, as long as you backup and restore apk + Data for the required apps
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Oh I didnt know that, how do I do that?
When I try to use A2SD commands I get "darktremor apps2sd may not have ran during boot cannot read a2sd.mountpoint"
Its saying my sd partition is not mounted, and no apps have moved to sd card
please help guys!
Have you partitioned your SD card correctly so that it works with a2sd?
Daz555 said:
Have you partitioned your SD card correctly so that it works with a2sd?
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I think so, I partitioned it Ext4. what else do I have to do?
Please list the exact partition config you have on your SD card. That way we'll hopefully be able to see the problem. Also please tell us which ROM you are using.
Daz555 said:
Please list the exact partition config you have on your SD card. That way we'll hopefully be able to see the problem. Also please tell us which ROM you are using.
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Ok I have an Ext4 745.20mb partition with 28mb used (I dont know what its used on)
Im using RCMix3D but I installed the A2SD script and I know its working because I can use A2SD Commands!
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Ok I have an Ext4 745.20mb partition with 28mb used (I dont know what its used on)!
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Sorry, you have an SD card with a single 745MB ext4 partition?
Can you post your exact SD card partition info - all partition sizes, file systems, and in what order they are partitioned.
Also, your ROM - have you asked this question in the relevant thread?
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Sorry, you have an SD card with a single 745MB ext4 partition?
Can you post your exact SD card partition info - all partition sizes, file systems, and in what order they are partitioned.
Also, your ROM - have you asked this question in the relevant thread?
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Sorry what I meant was my first partition was 6.69gb and Fat32, Then I partitioned 750mb off as Ext4.
Data first and then A2SD partition second is usually the right way around but I am not familiar with your ROM. For example, does it support EXT4?
Might be worthing popping over to the thread for your ROM in the Development forum and asking around there.
Daz555 said:
Data first and then A2SD partition second is usually the right way around but I am not familiar with your ROM. For example, does it support EXT4?
Might be worthing popping over to the thread for your ROM in the Development forum and asking around there.
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Yeah I did data first, and yeah it does support EXT4.
The rom doesnt actually have A2SD in it, but I put it in myself so its probably no use asking in the rom thread.
I've tried everything, I've partitioned it on linux, gparted, minitool partion on windows, Clockwork recovery, none work.
Thanks for your help anyway!
Can I enable it on X8 Non-Stock roms?
Just did...
I did this today. I mean, I had apps2SD, but today I partitioned my SD card, and when it rebooted, FroyoBread recognized the partition and created Dalvik2Sd to my Ext. FAT32 working just fine.
Now I have apps and apps data on SD.
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Can I enable it on X8 Non-Stock roms?
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It is usually already integrated (05mountsd and 10app2sd in /etc/init.d) but you need an ext partition on the sd card first.
Ok... Thanks for help! But what EXT partition i need? ext2, ext3, ext4?
velnens123 said:
Ok... Thanks for help! But what EXT partition i need? ext2, ext3, ext4?
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i use ext2 and it work fine
TnX! It works! Admin, please close this thread!!!!!!
Okay, I am now thinking of partitioning my SD Card....
So a few questions:
1. What are ext4, SWAP and any other kind of partitions and the difference between them?
2. How do I partition and what should be the size of different partitions, how many partitions and each partition for what purpose?
3. After partitioning, what next so that all my apps go to partitioned SD Card, like adding a few App2SD Scripts?
4. What exactly are these App2SD and Data2SD Scripts and the difference between them?
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Okay, I am now thinking of partitioning my SD Card....
So a few questions:
1. What are ext4, SWAP and any other kind of partitions and the difference between them?
2. How do I partition and what should be the size of different partitions, how many partitions and each partition for what purpose?
3. After partitioning, what next so that all my apps go to partitioned SD Card, like adding a few App2SD Scripts?
4. What exactly are these App2SD and Data2SD Scripts and the difference between them?
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See THIS
And also THIS
That was a good read....
But what is "Swap"?
I have no idea what that is....
And is there specifically any difference between ext3 and ext4?
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That was a good read....
But what is "Swap"?
I have no idea what that is....
And is there specifically any difference between ext3 and ext4?
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AFAIK swap is a partition that makes it run as ram when its required.. In short for memory!!
And ext3 and ext4 are just linux partitions and ext4 is recommended. Google is always your friend!!
[email protected] said:
That was a good read....
But what is "Swap"?
I have no idea what that is....
And is there specifically any difference between ext3 and ext4?
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If you are getting some errors/bugs after partitioning, disable swap as it doesnt work for every1
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neo1691 said:
AFAIK swap is a partition that makes it run as ram when its required.. In short for memory!!
And ext3 and ext4 are just linux partitions and ext4 is recommended. Google is always your friend!!
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Thanks for all the info mate....