Sorry, i searched it in xda and google but i couldn't find. What is dataonext? How can i do this?
DoubleT34 said:
Sorry, i searched it in xda and google but i couldn't find. What is dataonext? How can i do this?
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DataonExt is basically using a partition of your sd-card( called the ext partition) to store stuff. This ext partition acts as your phone's internal memory, so when we run into low internal memory situation, after installing apps etc, dataonext usually saves the day.
You need 2 things to use this feature
A. An ext partition on your sd card
B. A script that mounts that ext partition as internal memory
A )
This can be done my using the minitool partition wizard or the CWM recovery.
In CWM menu, go to advanced>partition sd card. Select the partition size you want, keep swap to 0. Most GB roms dont need swap. And thats it, the ext partition is created
WARNING!!
Along with creating an ext partition, YOUR SD CARD WILL BE WIPED. MAKE BACKUPS
B) You need an A2SD script, Most A2SD roms already have this script so when u install the rom, after partitioning, the ext partition is automatically mounted. If you want another script, check my signature
DoubleT34 said:
Sorry, i searched it in xda and google but i couldn't find. What is dataonext? How can i do this?
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This was the first thing that came up on google.
So you mean to tell me you have searched google AND xda and you couldn't find an answer? Seems legit.
You're lucky for having people like adil answering your question first.
Marvlesz said:
This was the first thing that came up on google.
So you mean to tell me you have searched google AND xda and you couldn't find an answer? Seems legit.
You're lucky for having people like adil answering your question first.
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I found it, but isn't it about native? and native is different from nand? am i right?
adil1508 said:
DataonExt is basically using a partition of your sd-card( called the ext partition) to store stuff. This ext partition acts as your phone's internal memory, so when we run into low internal memory situation, after installing apps etc, dataonext usually saves the day.
You need 2 things to use this feature
A. An ext partition on your sd card
B. A script that mounts that ext partition as internal memory
A )
This can be done my using the minitool partition wizard or the CWM recovery.
In CWM menu, go to advanced>partition sd card. Select the partition size you want, keep swap to 0. Most GB roms dont need swap. And thats it, the ext partition is created
WARNING!!
Along with creating an ext partition, YOUR SD CARD WILL BE WIPED. MAKE BACKUPS
B) You need an A2SD script, Most A2SD roms already have this script so when u install the rom, after partitioning, the ext partition is automatically mounted. If you want another script, check my signature
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Thanks for reply. is it ext3 or ext4 for hd2? and i will mount it "/data" or "/" or no mount? and what about cluster size? And i will use jb rom so i need swap? Thanks.
DoubleT34 said:
I found it, but isn't it about native? and native is different from nand? am i right?
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It did not say "NativeSD", it said "Native". He is using "Native" here as an English word, not a method of booting android.
In fact, if you had clicked on that and gone further you'd have realized what I mean.
Tip: Next time when you search something, you need to go INTO the things you find, not just read their titles.
And btw, it should be ext4 and don't worry about the cluster size, default is fine.
Marvlesz said:
It did not say "NativeSD", it said "Native". He is using "Native" here as an English word, not a method of booting android.
In fact, if you had clicked on that and gone further you'd have realized what I mean.
Tip: Next time when you search something, you need to go INTO the things you find, not just read their titles.
And btw, it should be ext4 and don't worry about the cluster size, default is fine.
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Sorry i'm from Turkey and my English is not very well. Thread wasn't basic English. So i can't understand everything everytime, it's my bad. Thanks for reply.
DoubleT34 said:
Thanks for reply. is it ext3 or ext4 for hd2? and i will mount it "/data" or "/" or no mount? and what about cluster size? And i will use jb rom so i need swap? Thanks.
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To basically just use the ext partition as internal memory, any ext type can be used. The CWM makes a ext3. You need the ext4 partition for NativeSD roms. Thats a WHOLE different thing. And when u use a default rom with A2SD support, you dont need to mount anything, anything that needs to be mounted, IS mounted.
For swap, check the rom thread, it should be there.
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So, I recently received my replacement and immediately got it rooted. Since I have tons of apps, I rely on transfering some apps to my SD to get me by. I read that EXT3 would be more appropriate for Myn's 2.2, so I formatted my SD EXT with 0MB swap size and 2GB space with the EXT3 format. Everything seems to have worked fine. I use 'App 2 SD Pro' to notify me of apps that are capable of transferring over and it still shows that I have 22.7GB available on my SD Card. Shouldn't it limit it to the 2GB I dedicated?
There are different kinds of apps2sd. There's the old way, where you format part of your SD card to ext2/3/4 and you have symlinks from your /data/apps directory to that partition. Then there's the new way, where Google let's you put your apps on the FAT32 partition (normal) of your SD card in the .android_secure folder.
If you're doing it with Android's built-in apps2sd functionality, then you don't need to partition your card for ext2/3/4 to put your apps on your SD card.
I run a 500mb ext4 partition, I am using dark tremors a2sd. I use a2sd from the market and it also tells me how much free space is left on the whole SD instead of how much free space is left on the ext partition.
Here's what mine looks like.
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sultan.of.swing said:
I run a 500mb ext4 partition, I am using dark tremors a2sd. I use a2sd from the market and it also tells me how much free space is left on the whole SD instead of how much free space is left on the ext partition.
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In your first pic, you have a2sd+, 384 of 457 available... That's your ext partition, no???
Edit: Bold quoted text... Still confused...
gpz1100 said:
In your first pic, you have a2sd+, 384 of 457 available... That's your ext partition, no???
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Correct. That's the ext partition.
its just the space on the extened partion of the memory.
What's the difference between using Dark Tremor's and Google's built-in? I'm on Myn's 2.2 btw.
Also, how do I get the remaining A2SD+ ext space I have? Can't find it anywhere.
sultan.of.swing said:
Correct. That's the ext partition.
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I don't understand?? Edit, disregard. I think your pic is showing the contents of both partitions individually.
@akarol, a little searching goes A LONG way. All your questions are answered in the first post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715938
Well, ok... that clarifies things a bit. However, I seem to not even know which version I am currently using. I am running Myn's 2.2 RLS 5 atm which I think might just use Froyo's method. For example, App 2 SD Pro guides me to the Manage Application screen for that specific app to move to/from SD. Does this mean I am using Froyo's method? If I am, then I don't need any EXT on my SD card right? If so, how do I remove it in Amon RA's recovery and will I need to wipe my ROM and start from scratch?
akarol said:
Well, ok... that clarifies things a bit. However, I seem to not even know which version I am currently using. I am running Myn's 2.2 RLS 5 atm which I think might just use Froyo's method. For example, App 2 SD Pro guides me to the Manage Application screen for that specific app to move to/from SD. Does this mean I am using Froyo's method? If I am, then I don't need any EXT on my SD card right? If so, how do I remove it in Amon RA's recovery and will I need to wipe my ROM and start from scratch?
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I am not familiar with Myn's roms, but a quick look at the main thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=793471), seven bullets down from "Some of the features in RLS 5 (01-07-2011) include:", it clearly says, "Updated Darktremor Apps2SD (2.7.5.2)".
Then, in post #3 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8341836&postcount=3), in the FAQ section, there's a link to more info on the apps2sd function.
Personally, I think the write up in the DT thread is more than sufficient at explaining what it is, and how to set it up. What you are probably missing is that by having DT installed, your apps are automatically installed to the ext partition, transparent to the system. If, you now use the move2sd function in settings/applications, you are in essence, moving them from the ext3 partition (on the sd card) to the main partition (also on the sd card). I see little benefit to do this. Either use one method or the other.
This brings up the point, that with the DT method, even apps that traditionally can not reside on the SD card can do so (usually) without issue. I forget the criteria for being able to be moved, but suspect it has something to do with the fact that the main /sdcard partition can be unmounted from the system's view when connected via usb. DT's method secures the ext partition from such actions.
gpz1100 said:
I am not familiar with Myn's roms, but a quick look at the main thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=793471), seven bullets down from "Some of the features in RLS 5 (01-07-2011) include:", it clearly says, "Updated Darktremor Apps2SD (2.7.5.2)".
Then, in post #3 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8341836&postcount=3), in the FAQ section, there's a link to more info on the apps2sd function.
Personally, I think the write up in the DT thread is more than sufficient at explaining what it is, and how to set it up. What you are probably missing is that by having DT installed, your apps are automatically installed to the ext partition, transparent to the system. If, you now use the move2sd function in settings/applications, you are in essence, moving them from the ext3 partition (on the sd card) to the main partition (also on the sd card). I see little benefit to do this. Either use one method or the other.
This brings up the point, that with the DT method, even apps that traditionally can not reside on the SD card can do so (usually) without issue. I forget the criteria for being able to be moved, but suspect it has something to do with the fact that the main /sdcard partition can be unmounted from the system's view when connected via usb. DT's method secures the ext partition from such actions.
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Wow, thanks! I customized my a2sd settings as instructured in post #3. However, I still cannot verify that my apps are placed on the EXT partition or in the main partition of the SD card. Any way to do this?
Hi folks,
I hope somebody can help me out here.
I want to create the ext4.
I tried whole evening and read so much. Getting desprate
I tried:
- In Minitool: ext4. Does not work, every time I boot (I have K7-OC with G3mod kernel ) my phone is in a bootloop?
- via USB connection and minitool: I get &é"'é"'("("§" signs and both partitions are damaged.
- EASUS 9 is not capable of ext4 for now.
- Formatting in (G3mod) clockwork, it creates an ext3, wich is not enough
I tried the Fugumod kernel for formatting, but this one hanged every time.
It's quite crazy because I managed to create the ext4 by formating in G3mod CWM and format to ext4 in minitool. Suddenly I could see it in Titanium:
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But stupid me, I forgot to remove the SD card when reflashing the K7 rom, and the partition was damaged. (is this a bug). But now at least I know this is why my phone was blocking everytime, because of a damaged ext partition.
So, can anybody give me advice or tell me how to get finaly a ext4???
Godyn said:
Hi folks,
I hope somebody can help me out here.
I want to create the ext4.
I tried whole evening and read so much. Getting desprate
I tried:
- In Minitool: ext4. Does not work, every time I boot (I have K7-OC with G3mod kernel ) my phone is in a bootloop?
- via USB connection and minitool: I get &é"'é"'("("§" signs and both partitions are damaged.
- EASUS 9 is not capable of ext4 for now.
- Formatting in (G3mod) clockwork, it creates an ext3, wich is not enough
I tried the Fugumod kernel for formatting, but this one hanged every time.
It's quite crazy because I managed to create the ext4 by formating in G3mod CWM and format to ext4 in minitool. Suddenly I could see it in Titanium:
But stupid me, I forgot to remove the SD card when reflashing the K7 rom, and the partition was damaged. (is this a bug). But now at least I know this is why my phone was blocking everytime, because of a damaged ext partition.
So, can anybody give me advice or tell me how to get finaly a ext4???
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Remove app2sd script from /system/etc/init.d folder.. Then use data2sd ..
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Thx for your quick reply.
Some Q:
- How is that different?
- Where to download? (installin in the init.d ?)
- Make partitions? How? ext4?
- Will it solve the fact that the ext4 partition locks the phone at startup (not everytime it seems)
Do you know link2SD app? I think this could be a solution? Since the app2sd only copies the data, not Dalvisk?
Godyn said:
Thx for your quick reply.
Some Q:
- How is that different?
- Where to download? (installin in the init.d ?)
- Make partitions? How? ext4?
- Will it solve the fact that the ext4 partition locks the phone at startup (not everytime it seems)
Do you know link2SD app? I think this could be a solution? Since the app2sd only copies the data, not Dalvisk?
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1. what do u mean by BLOCKING UR PHONE everytime??
2."where to download??" downlod what??
3.1st partition ur sd via cwm .. u can try g3mod1.6 .. it wld b ext3 partition.. then convert it to ext4 via fs.convert
Code:
mmcblk0p2 ext4
4.yes.. it should.. )
i would say u should make a swap partition along mmcblk0p2 too..
edit: there a nice app for g3mod kernel .. u can use it to convert ur secondary sdcard partition too.. )
ranadip.bswas said:
1. what do u mean by BLOCKING UR PHONE everytime??
2."where to download??" downlod what??
3.1st partition ur sd via cwm .. u can try g3mod1.6 .. it wld b ext3 partition.. then convert it to ext4 via fs.convert
Code:
mmcblk0p2 ext4
4.yes.. it should.. )
i would say u should make a swap partition along mmcblk0p2 too..
edit: there a nice app for g3mod kernel .. u can use it to convert ur secondary sdcard partition too.. )
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thx mate,
- I think I go for link2SD, it's to complicated for me to check that all out.
- To be clear: I have ext4 now in minitool, and it stays there. When taking the SD card out and into the cardreader. Only thing is, my phone keeps rebooting for ever with the SD in the phone.
- I read that a swap slows your phone? I only have a class 4 card.
- What app do you mean for g3mod kernel?
Godyn said:
thx mate,
- I think I go for link2SD, it's to complicated for me to check that all out.
- To be clear: I have ext4 now in minitool, and it stays there. When taking the SD card out and into the cardreader. Only thing is, my phone keeps rebooting for ever with the SD in the phone.
- I read that a swap slows your phone? I only have a class 4 card.
- What app do you mean for g3mod kernel?
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Ur ext4 partition is corrupted..
Here is my solution..
Flash g3mod1.6... Go to recovery.. Format ext partition.. U r done..
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ranadip.bswas said:
Ur ext4 partition is corrupted..
Here is my solution..
Flash g3mod1.6... Go to recovery.. Format ext partition.. U r done..
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Thx mate !
Wonderful to get so much help here!
I just have it flashed
For now I use the combination of Link2SD and a2sd. (with fat32)
This works good for now. I have 50Mb free.
I will partition later if I get probs this way, because I installed all programs again (must be the 20th time I do this, last weeks, due to crashes and experimenting)
Let's keep the fingers crossed ;-)
Godyn said:
Thx mate !
Wonderful to get so much help here!
I just have it flashed
For now I use the combination of Link2SD and a2sd. (with fat32)
This works good for now. I have 50Mb free.
I will partition later if I get probs this way, because I installed all programs again (must be the 20th time I do this, last weeks, due to crashes and experimenting)
Let's keep the fingers crossed ;-)
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K np.
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So, at least with Kyrillos 6.x I had successfully made my partitions, used them.
Then I just flashed Kyrillos7.0 following the instructions included, now I have full working ext2 and ext3 partitions.
That should work for you guys too, if not maybe the problem is not the phone, nor the ROM, nor the kernel...
So I have installed a good amount of ROM flashes that have you do a format of delete all cache.. blah blah you know the story. There are still files left over from previously installed apps. I think actually running a format on this would be a big problem, but is there anything I can do to truely get rid of everything that was not originally part of the setup before I flash again? After my latest flash, it looked like I was using almost 16Gigs of my internal SD card. Kind of surprised at that.
you may try this.. i copy from civato's post.
go to in recovery enter "Backup and Restore" and click on "Toggle backup and restore of internal storage (/data/media)"
should say enabled....
then go into "Mounts and Storage" and "format /data"
this will REALLY format data and you will loose all you have in the in the internal memory
Thanks, and I definitely tried that already. Instead of restoring some of my apps (winamp in particular) I downloaded them. The app immediately found my music files, which I did have to set it up previously to know they where on the external sd card. Also, a quick scan of the file structure, and I see .XXX folders that have names of apps that are no longer installed on this tablet.
I would have to say that this format was not a truely complete format, but please tell me I am wrong or did something wrong. I would love to get rid of all this junk and start over fresh.
YeeP said:
Thanks, and I definitely tried that already. Instead of restoring some of my apps (winamp in particular) I downloaded them. The app immediately found my music files, which I did have to set it up previously to know they where on the external sd card. Also, a quick scan of the file structure, and I see .XXX folders that have names of apps that are no longer installed on this tablet.
I would have to say that this format was not a truely complete format, but please tell me I am wrong or did something wrong. I would love to get rid of all this junk and start over fresh.
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The above steps only format Internal SD Card. Not Ext SD Card. Many apps keep info on Ext SD. There is an option to format Ext Sd Card, however, unless you really wish this, I would advise against it, unless you really want to clean everything. This includes all recovery backups. Most people, pull the card, copy their recovery folder and format from PC. Just to have backups.
You should understand the partitioning structure in android before messing with advanced features in CWM though.
MD
I appreciate your insight. I will take a screen shot of what I am talking about and post it here to be more clear.
Thank you.
Steps I followed from civato:
civato said:
If you got problems please before posting them do the following.
Performe a REAL format....
here's how to on cwm:
go to in recovery enter "Backup and Restore" and click on "Toggle backup and restore of internal storage (/data/media)"
should say enabled....
then go into "Mounts and Storage" and "format /data"
this will REALLY format data and you will loose all you have in the in the internal memory
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Here are some screen shots that should explain what I am seeing. The highlighted folder names are apps that I previously had installed, before the recommended format, and are no longer installed.
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Based on those images, hopefully you will see that there is still data on the internal SD, that I would think should be gone after a true format of the machine.
YeeP said:
Thanks, and I definitely tried that already. Instead of restoring some of my apps (winamp in particular) I downloaded them. The app immediately found my music files, which I did have to set it up previously to know they where on the external sd card. Also, a quick scan of the file structure, and I see .XXX folders that have names of apps that are no longer installed on this tablet.
I would have to say that this format was not a truely complete format, but please tell me I am wrong or did something wrong. I would love to get rid of all this junk and start over fresh.
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boot into fastboot and use this command 'fastboot erase userdata' that should do what u want
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dibb_nz said:
boot into fastboot and use this command 'fastboot erase userdata' that should do what u want
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That would be in the process preparing to flash a new rom, correct? I am guessing this because it sounds like that will erase the data I also wish to have on the tablet.
When trying to dual boot WP & Android the WP partition must always be bigger than the Android partition or more than 1/2 the size of the SD card otherwise it wont work - I still don't know why :silly:
Anyways here's how you can have a smaller partition for WP & having the big chunk of space for Andy.
Here's what we need
2 SD cards, I used 4g(SOURCE) & 16g(TARGET) Cards
2 SD card readers
MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition (MTPW)
Initially you setup WP using the smaller Card
if you are not yet familiar in setting WP try the link Below
My 3rd Root & guide for the ultra-noob [WP7/ Android]
Once you've setup WP, we have to adjust the WP partition to the desired space we want.
Follow the link below for partitioning adjustment/ resize
Triple Boot WP7+SD+NativeSD EXT4 @ 1 SD with pictures
• Actually if you used a 4gig SD Card in your initial setup it will create a 3gig partition & I think that's OK already since what we will copy/ image is the partition of WP only & no need to do the process above Unless you want it to be more smaller •
After making sure WP7 is running plug Both SD card in the PC & run MTPW
NOTE: Target SD will be erased!
it would look something like this
You can right click the TAGRGET & delete any partitions it had
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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Click on the SOURCE - in my case the red (other) 2.50GB partition & choose "COPY PARTITION"
something like below will show
Now move that partition to the RIGHT most side of the partition location (target)
DO NOT RESIZE THAT RED 2.5GB PARTITION
after you hit ok/ enter it will look like this
the WP7 partition will be copied to the target SD
click APPLY & wait for about an hour or so depending on the WP7 partition size
Notice that we have 12.33GB of Unallocated space for our FAT32 & EXT4 partition
Before We continue to the Next step, place the 16gb (TARGET) in the phone to confirm that WP is working with the new card.
Now we partition the 12.33GB of Unallocated space for our FAT32 & EXT4 partition.
The below was my setting
NOTE: Don't forget to modify WP partition to PRIMARY - right click > Modify
& there we have it
4g EXT4 - 8g FAT32 - 2g WP Partition
Hope this helps & Hit thanks if it did.
It would definitely be a really nice guide, but...
When trying to dual boot WP & Android the WP partition must always be bigger than the Android partition or more than 1/2 the size of the SD card otherwise it wont work - I still don't know why
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That's wrong. I've never had problems. Used Xboxmod's CAB on HD2O ROM to create 10GB FAT32 partition and leave ~4ish GBs for WP, then remove 1GB from FAT partition and create EXT4 from newly created free space.
Everything works perfectly. I even added SWAP not so long ago.
^
thanks for your update, then.
maybe you could share to the community on how it is done?
It's really simple and anyone who has ever seen a partition manager and knows how to press buttons.
Just get WP7 CAB Sender and appropriate CAB for partitioning (ie. EXTRAPART_10G for 10GB FAT partition) from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1250869
Then send it through, hard-reset WP7, take out the SD card, resize FAT partition, create EXT partition in the free space (it must be after FAT, else won't work). Install ROM of your choice. That is all.
I flashed my HD2 with MIUI 2.3.7 some time ago, but now I'm constantly getting low internal storage errors. One thing I didn't do when I flashed this ROM was repartition the SD card (and I think this ROM has A2SD built in?). So I know that might probably help getting rid of the errors.
But when I checked the phone's internal memory, I saw "200 MB used - 18 MB free". So that's a total of 218MB internal memory? I'm pretty sure I'm missing at least 200Mb there.
I have another HD2 here (running AmeriCanAndroid from SD) so I checked its internal memory under "About Phone". On the HD2 with ACA, it says it has a total of 411MB internal memory. On the HD2 with MIUI, it says it has a total internal memory of 217MB. So where's the missing 194MB?
I read somewhere that the phone probably has a wrong "ClockworkMod Recovery partition layout" and that for MIUI, it needs a "150MB Partition Layout". The article didn't actually explain what those things are or how to set it up.
So, is that indeed what's going on here (any way to check)? And if so, how can I change my phone to this "150MB Partition Layout?"
Thanks in advance.
Like I said, it was quite a while ago when I flashed this ROM so I can't remember what I did when I did. But looking at my HD2 folder on my PC, I probably *did* use a 150MB ClockWorkMod recovery partition size. Also, I *did* create a 1GB ext partition on my SD Card for A2SD.
So why am I getting the "low internal storage" errors?
Many possibilities, could be the ext partition not being recognized, not in proper format...
The script may not be working (?). And you're never going to get the whole 512MB of your ROM. I think it's maximum 400, give or take. so about 400 - 150 you're left with about 250 .. I don't know where that 50 went (maybe it is not actually 400? or maybe you set a slightly larger partition).
I also never believed in a2sd, always datatoext. Your best bet is to back up your apps using titanium (or similar apps), check the partitions, and reflash ROM + a different script; that is because you can't flash a script while having been used the rom. (or you can try your luck).
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I second that, app2sd is not reliable to get more memory available.
Lack of internal storage is due to a incorrect system partition. It has nothing to do with your ext4 partition, since you're not running NativeSD.
DataOnEXT is your best option. Backup your app data and flash a ROM from start with DataOnExt option.
Be sure to make your system size large enough.
Create an ext4 partition on your sd of 1 to 2 GB for app storage.
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You should use Cronmod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124 INT2EXT+ is recommended
Flash your rom on nand (without dataonext) then flash Cronmod(you must have ext4 partition, 1gb is good)
On clk 1.5 you can easily change partition sizes without computer
Marvlesz said:
Many possibilities, could be the ext partition not being recognized, not in proper format...
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This is what A2SD reports:
{
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"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"
}
So it looks like it's being recognized just fine...
Zippy1970 said:
This is what A2SD reports:
So it looks like it's being recognized just fine...
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Yes, it is. But the script you're using is useless. Use DataOnExt instead.
WARNING: You need to do a fresh install, so make a backup beforehand.
I tried DataOnExt and I can't get it to work. It keeps giving me force close errors on almost every app/widget and when I reboot my phone, all my widgets loose their settings.
Zippy1970 said:
I tried DataOnExt and I can't get it to work. It keeps giving me force close errors on almost every app/widget and when I reboot my phone, all my widgets loose their settings.
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Try a different ROM, and increase your /system size to 285MB or 300-350MB if you have badblocks.
Zippy1970 said:
I tried DataOnExt and I can't get it to work. It keeps giving me force close errors on almost every app/widget and when I reboot my phone, all my widgets loose their settings.
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You can't dirty flash it, you need a fresh install. If you do a dirty one, everything will force close.
Have you considered using NativeSD?
mengfei said:
Have you considered using NativeSD?
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I second this, NativeSD can be great.
The only few cons I know of, is that NAND is a tad bit more responsive (even with highclass SD cards), battery life is shorter than if you only were to use NAND and your SD card will wear out quicker.
Other than that, it's basically superious to NAND.