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Can anyone help with app2sd?

I have followed a few guides for app2sd.
But i cannot understand them. The english doesn't make much sense.
Can anybody that speaks GOOD english help me with this?
Thanks

I can give u a much better tut for App2SD for Eclair:
Here we go.
1. Connect ur phone via debbuging, connect ur SDcard Backup all data from ur SDcard to PC.
2. Download this 'Home' edition.
3. Install programm and search for ur SDcard.
4. Rightclick on ur partition, click remove. Be careful: check twice if its ur SDcard from Phone
5. Rightclick on ur new partition, select 'create" and create a new partition with these settings:
FAT32, primiary and ca 70% of space from ur card.
Now u got 70% (1,70 GB from 2 GB SD storage) and a 30% none format partition.
Repeat step 5 with those 30% but choose Ext2.
6. Click on "Apply" on the corner to the topper left.
7. Reboot ur Phone and check if ur Phone starts with SD card.
8. Check for installed BusyBox partition. If there is none: install BusyBox
9. Download the App2sd.zip, extract on ur SD file
example path: X:\App2SD\app2sd.sh
10. Download from market 'ScriptMe' and install on ur Phone.
11. Open ScriptMe, choose 'app2sd.sh', check "with root privilege" and "Execute script"
12. wait a long time for reboot. WARNING: dont forcequit ScriptMe while extract the script. if u do it, ur SDcard will **** bricks. Choose "Wait for programm" if there is any PopUp.
13. Done.
Edit: tested on 2.1 Quarx, Europe Open, Baltic Black

other alternative 2 partition ur sdcard: (assume u have clockwork recovery)
-backup ur sdcard
-install rom manager
-choose manual override
-reboot phone (sometimes u need to reinstall the rom manager)
-in rom manager, choose Partition SD Card (the max partition is 512 mb, but i thing it's more than enough), u can also make swap partition (i chose 32 mb just in case)
adv: faster, no need to connect to pc, ext3 partition (for those with more than class 4 sdcard, i think and with the newest kernel)
dis: u need to backup ur sdcard, max size only 512 mb..
cmiiw

do i wipe, delete or format particion?

pri3s7 said:
do i wipe, delete or format particion?
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Delete. After this u should have a gray bar with none information but the size of ur SDcard.

sorry for bad english ... i stoped on step 8. Check for installed BusyBox partition. If there is none: install BusyBox, i have titanium backup do i need to instal busybox ? if i must vher do i install it, or how to instalit? on phone or comp? if on phon where?

pri3s7 said:
i have titanium backup do i need to instal busybox ?
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At the end of all things u did u should restore your datas to your sdcard.
So... this sentence explain itself: u should install BusyBox _before_ u restore your data.
In fact: u need an installed version BusyBox on your device. Doesn't matter if u got a titanium backup or not. U can check for an installed BusyBox when u open the programm BusyBox

i did it and it reboted my phon anda al app were deleted and it says loading widgets on one screen and it doesent see sd card wtf is that

pri3s7 said:
i did it and it reboted my phon anda al app were deleted and it says loading widgets on one screen and it doesent see sd card wtf is that
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First: Its normal that all homescreensettings are gone.
Second: Did u seriously delete your SDcard without any backup on your PC?

i did the backup but my mobile cant find sd card, i rebooted my mobile
can u help me or my card is fuc.ed

pri3s7 said:
i did the backup but my mobile cant find sd card, i rebooted my mobile
can u help me or my card is fuc.ed
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Sorry, i think u have to reflash ur device. Some people got this error, but dunno why. Maybe u got a ROM wich is not supported yet.

so no help

As i said: i don't know why this just happens to some people. I can't help you does not mean 'i don't like to help u'. Sorry

pri3s7 said:
so no help
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hmm, did u use card reader, or from your phone to make the partition?
if u use or phone, try read the sdcard from pc/laptop via card reader. if it's readable, make sure u put drive letter in fat32 partition, and no drive letter in ext2/3 partition.
i made partitions from my phone, in my very first time of trying, i've got the sdcard error (or something like that), i chose to restore factory default, n it said that my sdcard is not formatted, so i formatted, then it back to normal (with no data of course)...
hope this can help you.

i did it from my phone, the prob is that i dont have adapter so i cant put my card intoo my laptop
i went to titanium and all i see overview
root access-- OK( busybox 1.16.0 from app)
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data directory :/data
external storage : not mounted
backup directory : not avaible
internal: 146 MB
SD card: 0 B
SD card(a2sd: 256mb (19.3MB free)
i thought i dont have bussy box but i have, but before i could use titanium for uninstaling my apps now i cant i dont get it, adn my phone dont reed my sd card

pri3s7 said:
data directory :/data
external storage : not mounted
backup directory : not avaible
internal: 146 MB
SD card: 0 B
SD card(a2sd: 256mb (19.3MB free)
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Just a stupid question: could it be that u forgot to disconnect ur SDcard from PC?
'Not mounted' is the standard message for a stable USB-connection between ur PC and SDcard (device).

i just used my card in other phone and it is working, i dont get it. my phone cant read it, can i do smtg in my mobile so it can read it? and when i use phone with usb it dont connect, it cant find device

All drivers are installed?
Just reflash ur device and take a look whats happen.

how to flash this mobile? what doese it means to flash?

pri3s7 said:
how to flash this mobile? what doese it means to flash?
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Dude... is it possible that ur device is not rooted and u dont have Android 2.1?

Xrecovery and formatting SD Card

Sorry for this maybe noobie question, but when i format my SD-card will XRecovery still be on my phone? In other words is Xrec installed on inernal memory or sd-card?
Thanks in advance!

xrexovery is installed in /system/bin or /system/recovery so it will be still there if you format your sd card

realunited123 said:
xrexovery is installed in /system/bin or /system/recovery so it will be still there if you format your sd card
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Thanks! My SD-card is getting pretty full, with all ROMS and Apps installed and dont want it to be to messy!

You do understand that formatting it will erase everything right? best to back it up to a PC first.
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If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!

please help me my device brick!

I can get to recovery (using CWM 5.5.0.4), however if I attempt to format the data partition, it gives me the following E:format_volume: make:extf3fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p13
I have to do what? please help me

please help me!

try installing official rom.. helped me every time i had any problem

brdnacer said:
try installing official rom.. helped me every time i had any problem
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I've tried to install the stock rom but when unpacking it was a very long process I use an external sd card

try redownloading installation files and maybe put it on internal sd - but leave external sd out, dont put it in

brdnacer said:
try redownloading installation files and maybe put it on internal sd - but leave external sd out, dont put it in
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I can not mount internal sd in CWM for some reason and I was not able to format it

AliensDroid said:
I can not mount internal sd in CWM for some reason and I was not able to format it
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Same issue like him, can refer full detail of problem here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649518

Cant format sd-card

Hi friend xda,. i have problem formating my sd card..
I cant format my sda card after i make ext2 thrue cwm recovery
i tried format from computer but its doesnt work..i tried minitool no work result..
pls help me i want my sd card to its default size back.. cus copy paste on the sd card wont work even its says copied succesfully the file doesnt exist on folder..
SD CARD SIZE : 8GB
Thank you. hoping your help xda member
Regards..

anyone respond?

demzx said:
anyone respond?
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Delete 3 partitions.. and create only 1 which gets all volume using any partition manager software..
**Nothing is True... Everything is Permitted**
Muffins.. Yay, i want muffins!

Make sure that ur card adaptor or reader is not locked
**rooting is new for me...and i am noob to root...**

menewtoroot said:
Make sure that ur card adaptor or reader is not locked
**rooting is new for me...and i am noob to root...**
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it not solved. . . on windows i format almost 100 times but the ext2 partition still there..
"windows was unable to complete the format"
copy files to the sd card is useless cus the file not there even copy succesfully
thanks in advance

demzx said:
it not solved. . . on windows i format almost 100 times but the ext2 partition still there..
"windows was unable to complete the format"
copy files to the sd card is useless cus the file not there even copy succesfully
thanks in advance
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Windows is not able to format an ext2 partition type. You need to delete that partition first and probably you will want to delete all partitions in your SD card, to create only one partition that windows can format like FAT32.

celisdelafuente said:
Windows is not able to format an ext2 partition type. You need to delete that partition first and probably you will want to delete all partitions in your SD card, to create only one partition that windows can format like FAT32.
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how can i delete the first partition?? where?? now on cwm recovery theres no option (No ext partition No swap) i cant get my sd card back to normal help me

demzx said:
how can i delete the first partition?? where?? now on cwm recovery theres no option (No ext partition No swap) i cant get my sd card back to normal help me
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Use Windows Disk Management Tool, the one in the screenshot in the first post. You can delete any partition with it.

celisdelafuente said:
Use Windows Disk Management Tool, the one in the screenshot in the first post. You can delete any partition with it.
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I did but the partition still there didn't deleted i think it says not supported to delete..any method from phone??

demzx said:
I did but the partition still there didn't deleted i think it says not supported to delete..any method from phone??
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No method from phone...
read my previous post!!!
I told you to use some software like mini tool for windows and just delete partitions... all partitions of sdcard.. and make a new one
**Nothing is True... Everything is Permitted**
Muffins.. muffins everywhere!

nitubhaskar said:
No method from phone...
read my previous post!!!
I told you to use some software like mini tool for windows and just delete partitions... all partitions of sdcard.. and make a new one
**Nothing is True... Everything is Permitted**
Muffins.. muffins everywhere!
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i did delete it dude but still the same see the screenshot

demzx said:
i did delete it dude but still the same see the screenshot
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you call that deleting partition??
i call that removing volume label.. its not deleted at all... try this..delete method..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33706706&postcount=5

nitubhaskar said:
you call that deleting partition??
i call that removing volume label.. its not deleted at all... try this..delete method..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33706706&postcount=5
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solved it thanks ^^ tq for ur strict man..

the result still the same soo sad i follewed ur guide huhuhuhu my 8gb mem bricked..............

well, then.. do this.. get a easus partition manager... and try with that.. i have done deletion and recreating many times.. if you have warranty .. they will replace it too..

it formatted when.. media scanner done its still same result the files still theres.... help

TWRP Format Data

Hi all sorry for asking a dumb question, but would "format data" button inside TWRP's Wipe section (the button above factory reset) also delete a TWRP backup?

the_hatrix said:
Hi all sorry for asking a dumb question, but would "format data" button inside TWRP's Wipe section (the button above factory reset) also delete a TWRP backup?
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If your twrp backup in microsd card then it will not delete.
"Format data" will delete ( system/data/cache/dalvic cache/internal storage)
If you are planning to clean your device to install new clean rom then Make a backup of current rom and all your data in microsd card/usb drive before you do this.

So if the backup was in the internal sd it would have been deleted then right?

the_hatrix said:
So if the backup was in the internal sd it would have been deleted then right?
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Yes it will be deleted
Go to my files and copy entire TWRP folder from internal storage to microsd card if you need your backup.

Thanks!

Format data
Trex888 said:
If your twrp backup in microsd card then it will not delete.
"Format data" will delete ( system/data/cache/dalvic cache/internal storage)
If you are planning to clean your device to install new clean rom then Make a backup of current rom and all your data in microsd card/usb drive before you do this.
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Hi, please can I recover files from internal sd after Format data ? I wanted to root my phone to recover files with disk digger and I followed a thread including Format data to root android phone and now I'm trying to recover all my lost files. If you have any advise please let me know if I have a chance .
Thank you !

infostar said:
Hi, please can I recover files from internal sd after Format data ? I wanted to root my phone to recover files with disk digger and I followed a thread including Format data to root android phone and now I'm trying to recover all my lost files. If you have any advise please let me know if I have a chance .
Thank you !
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After FORMAT DATA there is nothing there to recover.
Everything has gone, sorry.
Only if you had made a TWRP backup, stored in the external sdcard, then you could restore it and get your DATA files back.
But in that case also, your personal files(pictures, music etc) are not included in this back up.
Only APPS data, meaning files that make apps working, are restored this way.
ALL your personal data, are stored in the internal storage.
If you have performed a DATA format, nothing is there anymore.

infostar said:
Format data
Hi, please can I recover files from internal sd after Format data ? I wanted to root my phone to recover files with disk digger and I followed a thread including Format data to root android phone and now I'm trying to recover all my lost files. If you have any advise please let me know if I have a chance .
Thank you !
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So you can recover data if it was not overwritten, even if it was deleted. You can use special software.

Which options do we need to select to backup existing ROM? And to do a recover in case of device failure.
Boot? System? System Image? Vendor? Vendor Image?

Maybe a dumb question but: If you format data, can you boot in current rom?

Treeager said:
Maybe a dumb question but: If you format data, can you boot in current rom?
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No, you can't lol. Format data wipes everything on the storage of the device. You better install a rom after wiping everything or you will get stuck in bootloader / bootloops.
In some a/b slot devices, if you don't have a rom installed, your custom recovery is also wiped because it usually resides on the boot.img.