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[Q] How to Partition 8 GB microSD 4x for Rooted Stock Wildfire?

I have a rooted HTC Wildfire 2.2 with a new 8GB microSD Class 4. I'd like to correctly partition my SDCard so that I can install all applications on SDCard and not Phone Memory.
1- What I need is to help me setting up perfect sizes for SWAP & Ext3 (Perfect matches HTC Wildfire and 8 GB Card).
2- Can I install the stock 2.2.1 ROM over the SDCard?
3- Will all Apps got installed on SDCard after partitioning instead of Phone Memory leaving it empty?
Thank you

nice post i would like to know too!

Try rommanager, chose partition your sd,(instal old clockwork mod like 2.xx, becoz new ones make ext4, which is not compatable with some roms,)choose the greatest avilable size for ext and swap(it may be enough, if u r not app greedy, i had done so, so far i have 50+app installed), reboot-partition-done, the best trouble free way!
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showlyshah said:
Try rommanager, chose partition your sd,(instal old clockwork mod like 2.xx, becoz new ones make ext4, which is not compatable with some roms,)choose the greatest avilable size for ext and swap(it may be enough, if u r not app greedy, i had done so, so far i have 50+app installed), reboot-partition-done, the best trouble free way!
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Thanks for your reply but I don't want to end up my device because some people reported issues with partitioning part of internal phone memory due to some ROM Manager Partition Manager errors. I'll use a PC client to partition the card.

Rom manager works fine. I've done it a few times. The people having problems probably shouldn't have bought an android phone...... besides if something goes wrong odds are it won't just redo the partition again.
And make sure you backup your SD card before partitioning it.
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Use recovery (= rom manager) to partition first. If that gives any issues then use "gparted live cd" to partition sdcard. U need to download gparted_live_cd_ISOimage and burn it to a cd. Then using pc u need to boot from live cd to partition sdcard. Here be careful not to format ur pc hard drive.
The partitioning sizes I recommend are 512MB ext , 32MB swap and remaining fat. If that is not sufficient u can choose 1024 MB, 64MB.
If u r using gparted then first create extended partition as fat corresponding to its memory. Then create ext and swap. At last format all those partitions.
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Dude, i have done it several times, so far got no issues, and it is the simplest way.
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omg wow
so i have conflicting information from this thread and this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19927720#post19927720 on whether or not i am able to create an sdext partition on a factory rom, which i have come to the conclusion that you may be able to, but would you be able to put that partition to use and have apps installed and read from there. please be more specific, i have an LG Opt T running 2.3.3 btw
thanks for any input

I used gParted. It's free. You can find it by fecking googling download and burn to a CD. Then boot it on your PC. Linux will show up. Open gParted from desktop and size your ext and format.
I made 1 GB ext4 and 64 MB Swap. 1 GB is too much for ext since I can't use more than 100 MB. 512 is ok. I read somewhere that Swap isn't used anymore but 64 MB isn't a thing in 8000.
It doesn't matter if its ext3 or 4 since you can flash DT's A2SD to any ROM.
The apps you moved to SD before are not in ext partition. They will stay in FAT partition. To move them to ext, simply move them to phone (after DT's A2SD phone means ext part.
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Hey man,
I had the same problem a while ago:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253270&page=2
In the second to last post I finally managed to get it to work. (Just to be clear, I used the darktremor script, but not the app, for the app is use S2E and to visualise my usage i use "freespace", but work like a charm ! )
Hope it helps

[Q] Link2SD not linking to SD Card 2nd Partition

I followed the tutorial by Sir CarlDeanCatabay to increase the Internal Memory by partitioning SD Card using Mini-Tool Partition Wizard. I first made my 2nd Partition as EXT4(as Merruk 2.5 supports EXT4), but, Link2SD was unable to mount script. I tried with both EXT2 and EXT3, but, the same result came. I saw another external tutorial which said to make the 2nd Partition FAT32; I did, and Link2SD was able to mount. I installed some Apps and LWPs, and Link2SD said that it was link to the SD Card. When I looked upon the Storage Info in Link2SD Menu, I saw my 2nd Partition as same as it was at first, but, my Primary Android-SD(it was set as Active during partition) was filled with 35 MB out of my knowledge.. Isn't link2sd linking my apps to the 2nd Partition and instead doing so to SD Main? If so, what should I do? Thanks!

I think u must prefer cwm method....as it is easy and doesn't creates problem
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anmolsharma1293 said:
I think u must prefer cwm method....as it is easy and doesn't creates problem
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I wish I'd have done that, I've already partitioned...I'm also not so sure if it is linking or not..

Ritayan Roy said:
I wish I'd have done that, I've already partitioned...I'm also not so sure if it is linking or not..
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Do this....
First backup ur sdcard....
Than format it with fat32....
Than use cwm to partition ur sdcard....
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Did you set your 2nd partition as primary?
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yeah! I did set my 2nd partition as Primary and FAT32....since, Link2SD was unable to mount the EXTs...

[Q] my hd2 only has 151mb of internal storage

why does my hd2 have 151mb of internal storage and only 91mb for installing apps. i have NexusHD2 ROM.:crying:

You have a 512MB HD2 (European). And most of that is taken by the system partitions and whatnot. You need data2ext or sth like that so that you can have more storage.

create ext4 partition on your sd card using mini partition tool, it will increase your internal memory.
Hit thanks if it helped :laugh:

it's normal that you have only this storage memory, Nexushd2 ROM are consuming a lot of memory.
You can move your apply on your sd-card if you have one or you can do that Rahil S say.

Marvlesz said:
You have a 512MB HD2 (European). And most of that is taken by the system partitions and whatnot. You need data2ext or sth like that so that you can have more storage.
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but i dont know how to create an ext4 partition on sd card, can someone please guide me through on how to do this.:crying:

I'm sorry, you will have to look for that yourself.
You can use the link in my signature, it's an HD2-specific search.

So when the ext partition is created, will some of the internal memory still be used up by apps that are on SD.
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When you create an ext partition, it becomes the internal memory for apps. No need to move anything to SD.

Yes but i have created ext partition of 1gb, yet I still get low memory message. I used titanium back app.
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You reflashed the rom? And chose Dataonext?

Marvlesz said:
You reflashed the rom? And chose Dataonext?
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i just created an ext4 partition of 1gb on the sd card using cwm. like rahil s indicated

No. Even after creating the ext4 partition, data and apps won't move on their own. You need to reflash the rom with the option "DataOnExt".
You can use TB to backup your apps, and restore after you re-install.

Is there another way, cause I don't want to mess around with the flashing stuff as I have bricked my phone in the past. I mean is there an alternative to flash like partition the SD card and use app like link2sd to move app data to sd
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Sorry for getting in the middle of your conversation,
but i believe that the best solution is data onext that it was stated above.
Tou should really give it a try!

eliaskammas said:
Sorry for getting in the middle of your conversation,
but i believe that the best solution is data onext that it was stated above.
Tou should really give it a try!
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Are you looking for 10 posts also? Because we've already agreed that DataOnExt is the best option. He DOES want to give it a try, so your post is pointless = You are looking for 10 posts. What's the sudden interest in the HD2 section for spamming?
Also, NO. Your apology for interrupting this conversation IS NOT acceptable.
Anyway, @OP:
I think the best option is to back up all your apps using Titanium Backup, reinstall the ROM with DOE option, and then reinstall TB and your apps.
No, using Link2SD will not help you. It doesn't work like that. Sorry.

go to market and dowload link2SD to link or move app to SD ext or
read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124

better use native sd build
5warafat1 said:
why does my hd2 have 151mb of internal storage and only 91mb for installing apps. i have NexusHD2 ROM.:crying:
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u have a 512mb htc hd2 so only u have internal storage problem it is not a big deal.......first make a ext partion in sd card so u can use in two ways the ext partion:
1)for instaling native sd build(have more storage depend on how much u partion sd card ):highfive::highfive::highfive:
2)use app to sd or link to sd(help in move apps to sd ext partion:good:

5warafat1 said:
Yes but i have created ext partition of 1gb, yet I still get low memory message. I used titanium back app.
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U could try link2sd
Worked like a charm for me

[Q] ROM not detecting ext4 partition for dataext

I partitioned my 8gig sd card => 6.5(fat 32-prim) & 1.5(ext4-prim).
In Storage Menu under settings,it is showing available space as 0.00 B
Also whenever i reboot the phone, it gets back to default state.
Any help ?
P.S. I tried partitoning using CWM & PC both. Still the same results

did you Install a dataonext script?
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coolsid8 said:
I partitioned my 8gig sd card => 6.5(fat 32-prim) & 1.5(ext4-prim).
In Storage Menu under settings,it is showing available space as 0.00 B
Also whenever i reboot the phone, it gets back to default state.
Any help ?
P.S. I tried partitoning using CWM & PC both. Still the same results
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Please re-format your ext4 partition to 1gb. As far as I know all those dataonext scripts using 1gb.
By the way:
I did the formatting of the partition for dataonext not over CWM. I used the program "Mini Partitioning Tool".
Just search the Internet, Google is you're friend
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shanman-2 said:
did you Install a dataonext script?
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I installed NexusHD2-JellyBean-4.2.2-CM10. Do i still need to install dataonext separately ?
lEil_0575 said:
Please re-format your ext4 partition to 1gb. As far as I know all those dataonext scripts using 1gb.
By the way:
I did the formatting of the partition for dataonext not over CWM. I used the program "Mini Partitioning Tool".
Just search the Internet, Google is you're friend
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I tried that too before. Didn't work !!

You need to select dataonext when installing!
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search for CronMod script, thats what i use for my HD2.
here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124
i used the Int2Ext4+ script but rad carefull and choose what suits you

coolsid8 said:
I installed NexusHD2-JellyBean-4.2.2-CM10. Do i still need to install dataonext separately ?
I tried that too before. Didn't work !!
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I hope you created the 1GB as primary and not logical. I made the same mistake some months ago
Please check the OT http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224469 installation section.
Do it like he is descriping and flash the ROM again. Otherwise it seems to be a problem with your SD card. Cheers

SD card partitions

I came from the og evo where a2sd was the norm. From what I've seen link2sd is the norm (correct me if I'm wrong).my question is, for the s4 what is the best way to partition my SD card
Thanks
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sorryihaveaids said:
I came from the og evo where a2sd was the norm. From what I've seen link2sd is the norm (correct me if I'm wrong).my question is, for the s4 what is the best way to partition my SD card
Thanks
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Go here and follow the instructions. It will show you how to use foldermount AND link2sd.

rawintellect said:
Go here and follow the instructions. It will show you how to use foldermount AND link2sd.
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If i change my partition from ext4 to ext2, will my TWRP backups be messed up. I noticed some files types are .ext4.

sorryihaveaids said:
If i change my partition from ext4 to ext2, will my TWRP backups be messed up. I noticed some files types are .ext4.
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Keep your partition ext4. well one of them. I have mhy 10gb partition as ext4. my other is fat32.