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[Q] Failed to get ext2 partition in any way i tried!

I have tried all kinds of ways to partition my sd card to get data2ext to work on b 0.5.
- Partitioning through rom manager
- Partitioning through paragon partition manager (didn't even work)
- Manually partitioning by running commands through terminal emulator
I manage to get the linux swap and fat32 partition but no matter which method i tried, i just can't get the ext2 partition. On the emulator, it asked if my file system was an ext2 system.
By the way, i am using an 8gb sd card that came with Nokia 5800. Is this the cause of not being able to create the ext2 partition?

Easiest way I can think of is to use the live distro of Gparted.
http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php
Awesome partitioning tool and has a gui anyone can follow.
E.E.

i just partioned my 8gb yesterday with paragon, no problems. what kind of problem did you have?

@eepunk I will try that later... i'll see if there is any solution in the current software(s) i have...
@haha123 the problem i'm facing is i cannot see the sd card when i click format partition... Maybe i'm doing it wrong. Here is how i do..
1. Plug my phone into USB and click Disk Drive
2. Open up Paragon Partition Manager 11 Personal
3. Click on Partition Manager on the left tabs and launch the partition manager
4. At the bottom, click on Basic Hard Disk (HTC Android Phone USB Device)
5. Click on Format Partition in the Disk View tab.
The problem is when i click format partition. It just shows the hard disk in my PC but not the HTC Android phone USB Device.
I even tried skipping the format partition to try creating a partition but i still cannot see the HTC Android Phone USB Device.
The Error i get is "The disk already contains four primary partitions. Basic hard disks can contain only four primary partitions, including extended one.

Eh...
Why not just boot into Clockwork and use the Partition menu

spicyjoe said:
@haha123 the problem i'm facing is i cannot see the sd card when i click format partition... Maybe i'm doing it wrong. Here is how i do..
1. Plug my phone into USB and click Disk Drive
2. Open up Paragon Partition Manager 11 Personal
3. Click on Partition Manager on the left tabs and launch the partition manager
4. At the bottom, click on Basic Hard Disk (HTC Android Phone USB Device)
5. Click on Format Partition in the Disk View tab.
The problem is when i click format partition. It just shows the hard disk in my PC but not the HTC Android phone USB Device.
I even tried skipping the format partition to try creating a partition but i still cannot see the HTC Android Phone USB Device.
The Error i get is "The disk already contains four primary partitions. Basic hard disks can contain only four primary partitions, including extended one.
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I followed this step by step guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=512873
I had the card formatted to fat32 (using windows) before partitioning, maybe you can try that?

pjgodd said:
Eh...
Why not just boot into Clockwork and use the Partition menu
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Hmmm, i was looking around in that menu but there isn't any saying create partition... just format and stuff... :S
@haha123 Hmmm, give that a try.... i've just downloaded the gparted software so will try that first...
EDIT: Given up all hope, i can't even get gparted to boot with USB...

Check the GUIDE...

Thanks blayo, i tried that and it crashed all the apps on my phone until i had to format my sd card and restore nandroid... hmmm... mysterious, but thanks, i'll let data2ext pass.... wouldn't want to brick my phone...

spicyjoe said:
Thanks blayo, i tried that and it crashed all the apps on my phone until i had to format my sd card and restore nandroid... hmmm... mysterious, but thanks, i'll let data2ext pass.... wouldn't want to brick my phone...
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Well, this is the formatting guide... what the hell did you expect? There are certain files on SD fat32 partition that some of apps use. If you unmount SD card and reformat it, those files are not available any more. Right?

Yeah true but even when i restore it doesn't work. Alright man, thanks for the guide anyways.

[Tutorial] How to part your micro SD card into ext4 using GParted Live CD?

[Tutorial] How to part your micro SD card into ext4 using GParted Live CD?
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for dead micro SD. Please do it at your own risk
Hello All,
Please find the below tutorial to part your micro SD card into ext4.
Required:
• Micro SD card
• Card Reader/Micro SD card Adaptor (Make sure drivers are already installed)
• GParted live CD (Download: http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php)
• Image Burner Software
• Another computer or screenshot to read this tutorial as you cannot use your computer while partition
• Take backup of all your data in your SD card.
Ok that’s all…. Let’s start now.
• Burn the downloaded GParted live (GPL) CD using any image burner (I used Roxio to burn image) to CD
• Once completed, insert your card reader/MSD Adaptor and check drivers installed. (Don’t remove your card reader/MSD Adaptor)
• Insert GPL CD (burned CD) and reboot your PC and get into boot mode F12 in W7.
• Now you will see GPL boot screen. Select GPL default. (Some codes will be appearing for few mins)
• Then a small screen will appear (Configuring console data). Hit escape and see below to select language. Enter 33 for US English and Enter 0 (Continue to start X to use GP automatically)
• New screen will appear. See right corner of the box to select your memory card (Very important step: make sure you haven’t selected your PC’s hard disk)
• Now you will see your memory card in the middle of the screen with the total memory and partition (if any). Right click and delete the existing format for all partitions.
• Now you will see the entire memory card space as unallocated. Right click and select new (New box will open) Select as below mentioned.
Create as “Primary Partition”
File System “Fat32”
Free Space following (MIB) XXXX (This free space will be your ext4 allocate accordingly) E.g. ext 4 required 2GB then enter 2048MB
• Now GPL will throw you back to main screen. Right click on unallocated space and select new.
Create as “Primary Partition”
File System “ext4”
• Select “Apply” in main screen. Wait for few mins.
Congratulations!!!! You have successfully parted your SD card.

Is it the same as partitioning thru CWM4? If we partition via CWM4 the result is EXT4, A2sd can run with it. Why the long process? Just want a clarification is it really different?

royskeyz said:
Is it the same as partitioning thru CWM4? If we partition via CWM4 the result is EXT4, A2sd can run with it. Why the long process? Just want a clarification is it really different?
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Hi,
I tried doing partition using CWM4 which resulted in ext3 and not ext4. Hence I created this long process partition.

Just create a 2 partition using cwm then install link2sd from market . Using link2SD make a partition into ext 4

i think its more easy and safe to use minitool partition manager. no need to burn, boot livecd whatsoever.. and gparted livecd can become a dangerous tool in wrong hands. linux livecd is not something to be played around just to partition sdcard. just a simple wrong click and ur windows partition would be trashed.

Just a little advise.. if you really want to use gparted better you do that in linux enviroment such as ubuntu etc..but if you are windows user then use mini partision home 6..its more easy n safe..Cmiiw
Sent from my GT-S5830

Is minitool partition can be used to format sd cards into ext4..?

geraldgeron said:
Is minitool partition can be used to format sd cards into ext4..?
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sure it can

one question, in a 4 gb sd card how much it should be the partition?

vlc_marcos said:
one question, in a 4 gb sd card how much it should be the partition?
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Hi,
I would suggest atleast 512MB as ext4.

thanks, and this partition is for what, so make like an extre space for the phone?

vlc_marcos said:
thanks, and this partition is for what, so make like an extre space for the phone?
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Yes.. it will and then you can transfer your Phone internal memory data to sd card.

an0nym0us_ said:
sure it can
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Oh yeah..?
But the last time i had partitioned my sd to ext2..option was only upto ext3..
How can i prtition it using minitool?
Sme as partitioning way of ext2?..
But how..?
Or maybe minitoolversion?

Problem with ex=sd part
I have rooted desire with 4gb that has 500mb ex sd partition, now i bot 8gb card and want to partition it but when i do it with mini tool phone does not see ext partition, why? I looked steps carefully and tryed it several times, thnx

cp6ija said:
I have rooted desire with 4gb that has 500mb ex sd partition, now i bot 8gb card and want to partition it but when i do it with mini tool phone does not see ext partition, why? I looked steps carefully and tryed it several times, thnx
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Why not partition it using CWM recovery..??
It's much easier and faster
Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk

I also got the same problem.
Seems like miniTool is messing up..
I partitioned my 8GB sd card to 600MB ext4 and the rest FAT32.
But now not only the phone but even gparted(live usb/from linux) also cannot see ext4 partition.
I can only see it as 7.4 MB....
Not sure what exactly happened.
Edit: working now. after delete & partition again.

Insert GPL CD (burned CD) and reboot your PC and get into boot mode F12 in W7.
• Now you will see GPL boot screen. Select GPL default. (Some codes will be appearing for few mins)
• Then a small screen will appear (Configuring console data). Hit escape and see below to select language. Enter 33 for US English and Enter 0 (Continue to start X to use GP automatically)
i dont each and every thing as above but after that i stuck, there is just Black screen unblinking curser on left top corner. i tried 3, 4 time but same result.
""No new screet appeared as you mention below. what i should do now.."
" New screen will appear. See right corner of the box to select your memory card (Very important step: make sure you haven’t selected your PC’s hard disk)"

I follow this guidance for make partition on my sd card
http://androidandme.com/2009/08/news/how-to-manually-partition-your-sd-card-for-android-apps2sd/
it works for me. now I have:
512MB linux swap
1024MB ext4
6,5GB fat32
on my 8GB sd card

[Q] space problem

Hallo friends,
I've read the threads and I could not find anything that may serve my problem. My htc hd2 says that there is not enought memorry all the time because of my "Internal memory". It is law than 14 mb and this causes me a lot of troubles. I've tried menu/settings/applications/manage applicantions BUT the problem is that my "move to SD card" is grayed and it could not be pressed. What shell I do?
Thank you in advance
Best wishes

Use a2sd do u know how to? Pm me if u don't know
Which rom r u using?
Sent from my HTC HD2 using xda premium

space
Thank you very much for your response. I PMed you and I hope that maybe I'll manage to fix my problem

sgftg said:
Hallo friends,
I've read the threads and I could not find anything that may serve my problem. My htc hd2 says that there is not enought memorry all the time because of my "Internal memory". It is law than 14 mb and this causes me a lot of troubles. I've tried menu/settings/applications/manage applicantions BUT the problem is that my "move to SD card" is grayed and it could not be pressed. What shell I do?
Thank you in advance
Best wishes
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Have you got an EXT Partition on your SD card?

Nigeldg said:
Have you got an EXT Partition on your SD card?
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No I don't. Will it help me?

sgftg said:
No I don't. Will it help me?
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yes it does after you create it you can enable a2sd by the scripts then move all apps to sd

walidhazem said:
yes it does after you create it you can enable a2sd by the scripts then move all apps to sd
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Thanks but how should I do that?

sgftg said:
Thanks but how should I do that?
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you can partition your sd card within clockworkmod

TwanntasticSV said:
you can partition your sd card within clockworkmod
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If Interested, I found there are guides on how to do this, i am not allowed to post links yet but search google for "partition clockworkmod" (without the quotes) and for me the guide i found was the first result (admittedly, google results vary by user).

sgftg said:
Thanks but how should I do that?
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first partition your sd using this guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cygl0qZnbaM
or in words:
1. Insert the memory card in card reader (don't use phone for partition making)
2. Open the "Partition Wizard"
3.Move/Resize Right-click on SDCard and choose Move / Resize
4.Select the partition size ((Don't have to format complete card just resize)
5.Confirm your choice to "OK"
6.Right-click on the unpartitioned space
7.Click "Create"
8. A warning message appears, click "Yes"
9.Choose "Create as Primary"
10.Patrition type Ext2
11.Cluster size 4Kb Cluster size 4Kb
12.click "Ok"
13.click "Apply"
14.Finish
15.Now you can insert the card into the phone
THEN
copy the a2sd scripts onto sd card and flash it through cwm
heres the thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926015 (a2sd thread)
THEN
enable a2sd using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16979976&postcount=552
pm me if u have problems

I have installed ICS 4.02 on SD and is working great. HTC HD2. Win 7.5 in NAND.
I have also done the EXT partition as suggested in this thread. However, when I open up file explorer it reports an error that Sd not found or installed or not mounted. Kindly help.
Thank you for all the guides here, it has been a fantastic job.

I ve installed data2sd V5 with clk and it works great!
1. greate data partition on sd
2. Flash Rom
3. Flash Kernel
4. Boot the Rom up, but don't login to any account (google, ...) - reboot to CWM
5. flash Data2SDInstaller
6. Boot the Rom up
Update the Rom version:
1. flash rom
2. flash kernel
3. flash data2sd-Reinstall
4. boot up the rom

walidhazem said:
first partition your sd using this guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cygl0qZnbaM
or in words:
1. Insert the memory card in card reader (don't use phone for partition making)
2. Open the "Partition Wizard"
3.Move/Resize Right-click on SDCard and choose Move / Resize
4.Select the partition size ((Don't have to format complete card just resize)
5.Confirm your choice to "OK"
6.Right-click on the unpartitioned space
7.Click "Create"
8. A warning message appears, click "Yes"
9.Choose "Create as Primary"
10.Patrition type Ext2
11.Cluster size 4Kb Cluster size 4Kb
12.click "Ok"
13.click "Apply"
14.Finish
15.Now you can insert the card into the phone
THEN
copy the a2sd scripts onto sd card and flash it through cwm
heres the thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926015 (a2sd thread)
THEN
enable a2sd using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16979976&postcount=552
pm me if u have problems
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Thank you very much but I will need help with step 2 and 3
-THEN
copy the copy the a2sd scripts onto sd card and flash it through cwm
heres the thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926015 (a2sd thread))
-THEN
enable a2sd using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16979976&postcount=552

Ok first download this zip(the script): http://attachments.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=763776&d=1319771608
now copy the zip onto your sd then put it back in your phone and hold the endcall button until you see magldr options and then go down to ad recovery and when it opens go to install zip from sd using volume up + down and call button for select, now choose the zip and install it, its gonna do stuff leave it till its done, once its done go back and reboot. now go to market and install terminal emulator and open and type the following:
su
cd sdcard
sh a2sd_enabler.sh
then reboot
and you can move almost all apps to sd
if this doesnt work please follow this after copying the zip onto sd card: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16979976&postcount=552
hope it works, tell me what happens with you
Sent from my HTC HD2 using xda premium

walidhazem said:
first partition your sd using this guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cygl0qZnbaM
or in words:
1. Insert the memory card in card reader (don't use phone for partition making)
2. Open the "Partition Wizard"
3.Move/Resize Right-click on SDCard and choose Move / Resize
4.Select the partition size ((Don't have to format complete card just resize)
5.Confirm your choice to "OK"
6.Right-click on the unpartitioned space
7.Click "Create"
8. A warning message appears, click "Yes"
9.Choose "Create as Primary"
10.Patrition type Ext2
11.Cluster size 4Kb Cluster size 4Kb
12.click "Ok"
13.click "Apply"
14.Finish
15.Now you can insert the card into the phone
THEN
copy the a2sd scripts onto sd card and flash it through cwm
heres the thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926015 (a2sd thread)
THEN
enable a2sd using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16979976&postcount=552
pm me if u have problems
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I did everything but there is a problem???I put the a2sd file on the card, card in the phone and opened the a2sd.rar file, than rebooted but NOW the phone loads only to the android wallpaper and nothing more?? what shell I do???

[Q] SD card broken after partitioning ?

Hello xda !
I really don't understand a word about partitioning, but without the App2sd integrated in ICS and CM9, i really got a lack of space for my data.
So I tried to partition my 16GB sandisk cl4 sdcard with rom manager (i don't even know if the rom does support it...) in a 512MB partition size and 64MB swap size.
But now, my sdcard isn't recognized by my phone, and unable to be mounted. In CWM recovery, I can press "mount sdcard" which means it is not mounted yet, and i get an ERROR. :crying:
So i've got two questions:
- Is there a way to repear my sdcard (maybe by re-partitioning it in FAT32) and make it recognizable by my computer ?
- Is it possible to expand internal storage in our defy with CM9 to do Apps2sd ?
So if someone could help me, it would be...GREAT ! :good:
Baxt, an xda-lover.
PS: the data in the card had been saved on my computer so no problem about recovering it :victory:

baxtandroid said:
Hello xda !
I really don't understand a word about partitioning, but without the App2sd integrated in ICS and CM9, i really got a lack of space for my data.
So I tried to partition my 16GB sandisk cl4 sdcard with rom manager (i don't even know if the rom does support it...) in a 512MB partition size and 64MB swap size.
But now, my sdcard isn't recognized by my phone, and unable to be mounted. In CWM recovery, I can press "mount sdcard" which means it is not mounted yet, and i get an ERROR. :crying:
So i've got two questions:
- Is there a way to repear my sdcard (maybe by re-partitioning it in FAT32) and make it recognizable by my computer ?
- Is it possible to expand internal storage in our defy with CM9 to do Apps2sd ?
So if someone could help me, it would be...GREAT ! :good:
Baxt, an xda-lover.
PS: the data in the card had been saved on my computer so no problem about recovering it :victory:
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use Linux and wipe it to zero...
or u can use other windows tools such as mini tool partition wizard
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium

Thanks i'm on windows so i'll try with mini tool partition wizard =)
EDIT: I chose FAT32 for the whole card, but should i choose logicial or primary ? What does that mean ?

Only use fat32 for primary....for secondary...use ext2 it will b fast.....but note then that partition will not b recognized in windows.....
Oh Nd...primary is d part where u will have ur songs n all...leave it to abt 13 gb.....d Rest format to ext2 and den use link2sd on ur phone....
N I wouldn't recommend swap on a cl4 card....it will significantly reduce ur card life....
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app

Ok so I've Made two partition with mini tool partition wizard:
1 - FAT32 of 13.5 GB as "primary"
2 - EXT2 of 1.4 GB as "primary" too
Il choose "apply", each time it's a success but the EXT2 partition disapears and the FAT32 one takes the whole card (14.91GB) instead of the 13.5 I asked for.
Then, on the phone the sdcard is recognized as "damaged" so the phone ask me to format it, then I press ok, but I still have 14.91GB assigned to the UMS (Mass Storage) and no any 2nde partition (according to the Link2SD app).
What am I doing wrong ?
But really big thanks to you, my sdcard is working, that's the important !
(sorry for my bad english)

Choose logical!!!
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium

For the EXT2 ? Already done, same result...

Sorry I don't have a PC to see d steps...but as far as I can remember...if u r using minitool ...den u need to click apply in the top left corner for every action.....
So...just format ur card again....den do delete all partitions...den partition ur card again....primary as fat32 and secondary(don't remember seeing logical...maybe so in newer version) as ext2.....remember to click apply after every step....oh btw one more thing....windows will not detect ur second ext2(which is a Linux fs) partition ever .....therefore mini tool will show dat part as unspecified or something.....just put it on ur mobile and run link2sd .....n select ur SD ext partition type(ext2) in d menu dat pops up......
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Want more help....check this guide.....dis is a post from my previous phone's blog.....I know der r many on xda too...but this is what I used and it worked no problem.....thanx to him(karan gandhi....one of d best devs I have known!!!!!!!)
http://galaxy551.wordpress.com/2011/06/29/sd-card-partitions-and-stuff-2/
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app

Thanks, i know what I was doing wrong, I have used a usb cable through my phone instead of an sdcard adapter.
But now i don't know what I did, but my sdcard isn't recognized anywhere, even in mini tool... That's kinda anoying...

Just use an adapter to connect it to pc and reformat the SD card. Delete all the partitions and keep it to one only (primary).

I can't ! It doesn't apear in my computer (by adapter or USB) I can't see or do anything on it, from phone or computer...

Questions go in the Q&A section

Sorry I didn't really see it as a question.
But anyone could help me recovering my micro-SD ?

Best partioning tool is gparted. There are a lot of boot able CD images containing it. Or use a live CD (or on USB) of Ubuntu.
Try an adapter (maybe loan one from someone). See any link2sd guide for how.
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You're sure my card will be recognized in Linux ?
Sent from France to the best forum ever using my awesome CM9 Motorola Defy

Also had this once.
Luckily one of my camera's was able to detect it and worked again when formatting it on my camera.
Here are also some tips:
... not allowed to add links yet
Just google 'sd card isn't recognized' and are some tips on a makeuseof website.

ok, you need to use minitool partition wizard to partition your sdcard perfectly and when you convert the partition files system, please dont forget to convert it to primary partition, also minitool can do that!

Lost 16GB of my SD card. Please help :(

Hello Guys!
My sdcard (16gb) space was 14GB free. I installed LINUX INSTALLER STANDARD from Google Play and was installing Linux lol. It showed me these messages when installing
"CREATING LOOP TARGET FILE.."
"FORMATTING LOOP TARGET FILE.."
"MOUNTING LOOP TARGET FILE"
"INSTALLING.. DO NOT SWITCH APPS OR PRESS THE HOME BUTTON" (installation was taking very long so I pressed CANCEL and deleted Linux.loop file from /data/local)
Then I saw my sdcard, and it showed me this:
"16.00GB USED. 3MB FREE"
i deleted all thumbnails files folders, lost.dir folder files, cache files, & even uninstalled LINUX INSTALLER STANDARD app and then used sdmaid app to recover my lost space. No method worked! There are no hidden files or folders in my card. Please help me. How can I recover my lost sdcard space?
UPDATE: It also happened to me 2-3 months ago. I could not even format my card from Settings. (I used CWM recovery for formatting). but now I dont wanna format my card. There are so many important contents in my card.
please help...... thanks in. advanced

DroidFolks said:
Hello Guys!
My sdcard (16gb) space was 14GB free. I installed LINUX INSTALLER STANDARD from Google Play and was installing Linux lol. It showed me these messages when installing
"CREATING LOOP TARGET FILE.."
"FORMATTING LOOP TARGET FILE.."
"MOUNTING LOOP TARGET FILE"
"INSTALLING.. DO NOT SWITCH APPS OR PRESS THE HOME BUTTON" (installation was taking very long so I pressed CANCEL and deleted Linux.loop file from /data/local)
Then I saw my sdcard, and it showed me this:
"16.00GB USED. 3MB FREE"
i deleted all thumbnails files folders, lost.dir folder files, cache files, & even uninstalled LINUX INSTALLER STANDARD app and then used sdmaid app to recover my lost space. No method worked! There are no hidden files or folders in my card. Please help me. How can I recover my lost sdcard space?
please help...... thanks in advanced
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Try to format ur sd card

TheRoHit18 said:
Try to format ur sd card
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It also happened to me 2-3 months ago. I could not even format my card from Settings. (I used CWM recovery for formatting). but now I dont wanna format my card. There are so many important contents in my card.

DroidFolks said:
Hello Guys!
My sdcard (16gb) space was 14GB free. I installed LINUX INSTALLER STANDARD from Google Play and was installing Linux lol. It showed me these messages when installing
"CREATING LOOP TARGET FILE.."
"FORMATTING LOOP TARGET FILE.."
"MOUNTING LOOP TARGET FILE"
"INSTALLING.. DO NOT SWITCH APPS OR PRESS THE HOME BUTTON" (installation was taking very long so I pressed CANCEL and deleted Linux.loop file from /data/local)
Then I saw my sdcard, and it showed me this:
"16.00GB USED. 3MB FREE"
i deleted all thumbnails files folders, lost.dir folder files, cache files, & even uninstalled LINUX INSTALLER STANDARD app and then used sdmaid app to recover my lost space. No method worked! There are no hidden files or folders in my card. Please help me. How can I recover my lost sdcard space?
UPDATE: It also happened to me 2-3 months ago. I could not even format my card from Settings. (I used CWM recovery for formatting). but now I dont wanna format my card. There are so many important contents in my card.
please help...... thanks in. advanced
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Have you tried to FORMATT sd card????

TECHNO_THUNDER said:
Have you tried to FORMATT sd card????
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i happened to me 2-3 months ago. Then I formatted my card by CWM recovery (settings method was not working at all). And it helped! But this time I am not thinking to format my card

DroidFolks said:
It also happened to me 2-3 months ago. I could not even format my card from Settings. (I used CWM recovery for formatting). but now I dont wanna format my card. There are so many important contents in my card.
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Ok try ur sd card on pc and see is there any hiden files

DroidFolks said:
i happened to me 2-3 months ago. Then I formatted my card by CWM recovery (settings method was not working at all). And it helped! But this time I am not thinking to format my card
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Then try to connect your sd card in your P.C,and delete all things that you don't need anymore....

TheRoHit18 said:
Ok try ur sd card on pc and see is there any hiden files
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I used Root Explorer (preferences set to view hidden files and folders) but there were no hidden files or folders dat can decrease my card space by 16gb.. :/

DroidFolks said:
I used Root Explorer (preferences set to view hidden files and folders) but there were no hidden files or folders.. :/
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Connect to PC first....

connect ur phone to pc on usb mass storage and then see

TECHNO_THUNDER said:
Connect to PC first....
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okay. I connected. My pc cannot detect my card

Here are the contents of my card

TheRoHit18 said:
connect ur phone to pc on usb mass storage and then see
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I did this. Connected USB>> Tapped android image for mass storage>> went to my computer>> Went to removable disk E>> got error "Windows Explorer (Not Responding"

DroidFolks said:
I did this. Connected USB>> Tapped android image for mass storage>> went to my computer>> Went to removable disk E>> got error "Windows Explorer (Not Responding"
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Connect through a SD Card Reader...

Its possible that your card made a partition so go into the recovery mod and clear sd partition ...that will do it but your card wil be formatted
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DroidFolks said:
I did this. Connected USB>> Tapped android image for mass storage>> went to my computer>> Went to removable disk E>> got error "Windows Explorer (Not Responding"
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its not going to work u have to format ur sd card to regain ur 16 gigs, try ones more with card reader

hussaindahodwala said:
Its possible that your card made a partition so go into the recovery mod and clear sd partition ...that will do it but your card wil be formatted
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He said that he don't want to formatt it ....any other way!!!

hussaindahodwala said:
Its possible that your card made a partition so go into the recovery mod and clear sd partition ...that will do it but your card wil be formatted
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can u tell me how to clear partition? There's no option for that in CWM recovery..

DroidFolks said:
can u tell me how to clear partition? There's no option for that in CWM recovery..
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There is the option- wipe cache partition but not just partition removing option there

TECHNO_THUNDER said:
There is the option- wipe cache partition but not just partition removing option there
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Use diskpart (on Windows), or gparted (linux), or disk utility (Macintosh). Those will help remove unwanted partitions on the SD card.
-Mike