I only have a 32MB (Megabyte, not Gigabye) microSD card available, I do have an 8GB, but I leave that in my softmodded Wii all the time (needed for various things), can I use the 8GB just to root, than just use the 32MB for anything else, or is there a certain amount of space needed on an SD card to maintain root?
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You could probably fit either Noogie or ClockworkMod Recovery on the 32M.
For data usage after that there is no minimum size.
Still, 2 GB micro SD cards sell locally here for $3.
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As everyone already knows the only real way to dual boot wp7 and android currently is via a partitioned sd card. However this requires needing two sd cards, one smaller, one larger. Because I only have a 8gb would it be possible to get a blank image file (one from a fresh boot without any special data) of a 4gb or 2gb sd card? If someone could upload them then it'd make the sd partitioning much easier.
What is the preferred partitioning configuration of the SD card for the Matrix 4g?
In a previous phone, I had a 16GB card from which I allocated 1.5GB as an extended partition. I was using Link2SD. I am getting a new card (32GB Class 10) to use in this phone and want to make the best use of this massive storage device.
Is an extended partition even necessary under 2.2+? If so, should it be FAT32 or a Linux-type (Ext2,Ext3,Ext4)?
1) no custom kernel = no app2ext (old style apps to sd)
2) Froyo has its own app2sd which allows some apps to store most of their data on sd card.
3) you have a lot of space for apps on internal storage.
My nook has 7.0.3 encore stable, 4 GB card, and I was wondering if there was a way to increase the SD card space in Android to greater than 39 MB.
On my computer, I did extend the partition, but the extended area shows up as the internal storage, and I need the SD card space for some apps.
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R u running CM7 from eMMC or booting it off uSD?
Do pls indicate clearly
I am booting CM7 off of the uSD card
If so, you should have at least 110MB+ space on "boot", roughly about 1GB for /data and /system and the rest, probably 2GB+ left over, for your own use.
Use a tool such as Minitool Partition Wizard, to extend the 4th partition on your SD card all the way to the max. You should get roughly over 3 GB of space on a 4GB card when running off uSD.
what I'm talking about is the "virtual" SD card that android recognizes. I did extend the fourth partition, but the space for my stuff goes under internal storage. is there a way I can make some of that space go under SD card that android recognizes?
did you ever get an answer or figure this out? I have been searching for 2 days and cannot find info on which partition CM7 thinks is "the phone" for the purpose of installing apps. I get 2-3 on then it says I am out of space.
Yes, when I used a 32 gB card, the internal storgae partition was about one gb, and my SD card partition (inside android) was 28 gb
So I guess it would depend on the sizeof your SD card?
Thanks for this thread guys!!
Minitool partition allowed me to upgrade my 8Gb microSD to at 32Gb microSD.
Now I can REALLY load those PDFs, ebooks, and music onto my Nookcolor's Android C7.
Hello, I new to the Nook Color. I just ordered a couple for the kids for X-Mas. I'm no stranger to rooting etc. As I understand it CM7 will be running off the Micro SD card correct? Does it matter what type of card I use? Does anything get saved to the NC internal memory such as downloads etc? My big question is, Does the Micro SD card's class have any effect on performance? Would getting a class 10 vs class 2 make a difference? Thanks.
The higher the class the faster the performance it will be if ur running the rom from the sd card which you plan to do.
I am running from internal memory but all my stuff is saved on the memory card naturally, I don't have to guide it there it just does it.
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The higher the class the faster the performance it will be if ur running the rom from the sd card which you plan to do.
I am running from internal memory but all my stuff is saved on the memory card naturally, I don't have to guide it there it just does it.
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Will it perform better from internal memory than class 10 micro sd? If so is there a guide to do this and would it still require an external card for other stuff? I plan on using CM7 stable and the guides I've seen are for booting from external.
Check this post it might help you decide on what sd card to use and wether to run from internal memory or external: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18430544
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Check this post it might help you decide on what sd card to use and wether to run from internal memory or external: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18430544
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Thanks... I must have missed this in my search(es).
It has been extensively discussed here. The class is less important than getting a Sandisk card. Class 2 or 4 are fine. They will perform about as well as internal memory. Any others brand, even those with a higher class will suffer more FC's and not perform as well. My class 6 PNY WAS NOT EVEN CLOSE TO A CLASS 4 Sandisk.
I don't know the thread, but it is well documented and should be able to find via search.
My recommendation would be to run CM7 off the internal eMMC and use a blank SD card for backup and storage. In that case it doesn't really matter what card you use but since they are all fairly cheap these days I would get an 8GB card class 6 or higher. One for each Nook. Also get a 3rd card that you will use as a bootable card for the installation. Keep that card handy in case you ever need to reinstall CM7 or if you need to restore to stock for a warranty claim. I kept mine and keep a copy of my currently nightly (201) as well as a full stock ROM (1.3). I already had to make use of it once when I needed to have my Nook replaced under warranty.
Thanks everyone for helping me get pointed in the right direction. I plan on installing CM7 to internal memory and have everything I need to get started.
I don't know if you care, but I would do a first run on the Nook Color and register the device with B&N prior to wiping it and installing CM7 in case you run into warranty issues (such as replacing the USB cord) which you will need to have registered for.
Otherwise +1 on the Sandisk micro SD cards, class # across manufacturers varies wildly. My Sandisk class 4 16GB card outperforms both my class 6 PNY and Transcend 8GB cards in small writes/reads. I had random force closes on the Transcend when I first installed CM7 before I switched to the Sandisk.
EMMC > SD install if you like to tinker with your installs --- the agnostic sd card image here has a barebones recovery and you will not be able, afaik, to manually wipe partitions etc if you so desire or flash non-signed roms and themes (please correct me if I'm wrong, which I very well may be).
I used to dual boot (stock EMMC, CM7 SD card) but as things have progressed this year there's no reason for me to stick to even nootered stock --- the performance difference between stock and CM7.x is massive, and the big bugs have been fixed (SOD, battery drain). Even if you like the default reader app, there's great generic ereaders out there (and now with Overdrive app from Google Market, the ability to borrow DRMed epubs like you could with the native Nook reader client).
Just one note I would add to the above. When deciding between an internal install and dual boot, note that some have reported issues with the latch for the sd card breaking with frequent removals of the sd cards. This latch repair requires factory return. I, personally, would recommend internal install with an sd card for storage. This will prevent frequent removal of the sd card and will extend the life of the card latch.
Just my two cents.....
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You don't have to remove the sd card to boot stock.. just power up while holding the N button and you will be given a choice of which system to boot.. this is true if using the Size Agnostic procedure documented here on XDA.
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Just one note I would add to the above. When deciding between an internal install and dual boot, note that some have reported issues with the latch for the sd card breaking with frequent removals of the sd cards. This latch repair requires factory return. I, personally, would recommend internal install with an sd card for storage. This will prevent frequent removal of the sd card and will extend the life of the card latch.
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The point is well-taken because every time you update your rom, you'll have to take out the card, BUT you have to do that even with the internal memory (emmc) install. But as the previous post indicated, you don't need to take out the card just to boot to stock. I would strongly recommend that you not install the rom to the emmc until after your warranty expires. That way, if you have any problem with the NC, you can simply take out the card, and you're back to stock, i.e. none of the "restore to stock" stuff you'd need to do if you put CM7 on the emmc.
Hey all,
Forgive me if this question has been asked before (Google did not help me find an answer) but I'm looking for the "best practice" method of upgrading my MicroSD card once it's already been mapped to internal storage using Marshmallow's "Flex Storage" capability.
I bought a 32GB Moto X Pure Edition and promptly installed my fastest MicroSD card (a 32GB PNY U3 Turbo card) and set it to function as internal storage after the Marshmallow update.
Since then, I bought a 64GB U3 card so that I'd have ample space for music and video. What I'm trying to figure out is the process to:
1) Take a snapshot of my internal storage (i.e. copy to an external HDD)
2) Remove the "old" microSD without any detrimental affect to installed applications
3) Mount the "new" larger microSD as internal storage
4) Copy everything back to the new internal storage
Is there a documented process for doing this, or some sort of migration tool I can use to upgrade the microSD capacity?
Good question
Bumpage. Has anyone seen anything on the nets describing the storage upgrade process for Flex Storage?
Probably not possible unless you flash a new ROM over the old. My understanding is that the sd card, once made to be part of the phone storage, is that it is 128bit encrypted in EXT4 format.
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Probably not possible unless you flash a new ROM over the old. My understanding is that the sd card, once made to be part of the phone storage, is that it is 128bit encrypted in EXT4 format.
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The thing is I currently have more internal storage free space available than actual data stored on my SD, so ideally there should be a way to migrate my data back to true internal storage, eject the SD, and replace with a bigger card?
Even if I have to do it manually, I want to make sure I don't screw with installed apps.
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Might be a stupid question but have you tried taking out the card and seeing what happens?
I think the moral here is to start with the largest capacity card you think you'll need. 64GB cards are dirt cheap these days. Unless you need your entire mp3 collection on your phone, I doubt there is a real need for anything bigger.
I mentioned this in another thread, but probably more appropriate here. There is a way to partition the card for both internal and external storage. Portion of it is used for apps/data while the rest for pics/music and is visible when not in the phone.
The question is, can you create a twrp image of the system & internal storage with one sd card. Replace it with a different one, repartition it (in recovery), then restore your data?
http://blog.sam.liddicott.com/2016/02/android-6-semi-adopted-storage.html
Hello,
There might be a solution.
(Please notice I translate the android names from French, so there might be some variations)
In the settings/storage, click on the interal memory line.
In the settings -the 3 dots top right-, you might be able to transfer data from SD to internal memory.
Then, you can format back you sd card, remove and replace it, and voila, that should work.
My 2 cents,