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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
Benefits:

- Apps on SD remains accessible even when the SD is mounted as USB flash drive

- Apps moved to SD will act & behave as if they were installed in the internal memory

- Apps that are not natively Apps2SD compatible can still be moved to SD without breaking it

- Apps compatible

- Games compatible

- Widgets compatible

- you can now go beyond the 1GB~2GB limit of the reserved internal memory space

- you can better and easily manage apps to go between internal, external (/sdcard/external_sd/), SD (/sdcard/), and Link2SD (hidden ext4)

- if you are familiar with CM7, with Link2SD you can also set the default install path to be internal, external or auto

- you can easily keep separate SD cards with different apps / games, specially those you want to Hide from public (family) & friends access

Cons:

- none? :confused:

- if you take out the SD card, any Apps & Widget that ran directly from the SD card will be temporally unavailable until you put the SD card back in
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
Tips & Tricks

Gameloft games

There are 3 types of GL games:

- Older GL games will install all into the internal memory, those are easy to deal with with Link2SD

- Recent GL games that are Froyo App2SD aware, will install a small portion in either internal or to SD, but all the extra "DATA" contents usually in the size of 600+ MB are left on SD card (these are not handled by Link2SD), the work around is simple use a Mount script and forward all the

/sdcard/gameloft/ to /sdcard/external_sd/gameloft/

- The a few more recent kind of GL games will let you select where to store the "DATA" chunk to either internal or external sd, for these types you'll choose internal, then Link2SD will do the rest

Some of you have requested this script i'm using

mount -o -bind /sdcard/external_sd/gameloft/ /sdcard/gameloft/
mount -o -bind /sdcard/external_sd/ea/ /sdcard/ea/
mount -o -bind /sdcard/external_sd/glu/ /sdcard/glu/
mount -o -bind /sdcard/external_sd/download/ /sdcard/download/
mount -o -bind /sdcard/external_sd/DCIM/ /sdcard/DCIM/

you can even include more stuff there, just be careful with what you add, to not break your OS ;)

for example you can technically also throw in /sdcard/Android/data/ ... but some apps are required during boot, and it might not work if you have it on the /external_SD so the safe way would be to only add the specific apps you know are not required during boot time, like all the games and stuff like that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] aalsmadi1:
thanks for your efforts.

i have some questions:

have you felt any lag between having all apps stored on internal storage, and apps stored on sd ext?

do you feel a difference in preformance based on how many applications have downloaded?

i ask because i used to do this for my g1 back in the days, and the phone was just so slow twards the end of it's life, that i would feel a lag when using apps 2 SD, or maybe it was a placebo, or maybe the phone was just incompetent, does it matter with this much power in our hands?

also while we're on the subject of memory, has any one ever elaborated on the process by which apps are killed to free up ram in the phone, i'm not an expert so i wouldn't know what it's called, but i heard that our ram is so high, and the memory killer kills the apps way too early, causing unnecessary apps to be killed when we could have them just chilling in the ram waiting to be re-opened.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
I know exactly what you mean, and I'm happy to report there's no lag whatsoever with this phone.

I have done it before on my older phones and yes indeed there's that 1 or 2 sec loading lag, but none at all in the T989, I'll attribute that to either the Dual Core CPU or the super fast SD card reader, or perhaps a combination of both.

back then on my other phones using a class 6 as well it was still not fast enough, a class 4 was obviously even longer at loading, and a class 2 was pretty much pointless to do APPS2SD

But in this phone even a class 4 is not bad, barely noticeable

so definitely get a class 6 or class 10 SD card for this sort of operations
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jeffpzy:
@allgamer

Why do you need to create two partitions for this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
it's a requirement for the Link2SD App
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
post #3 updated http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19779495&postcount=3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TheMrRoxtar:
Ooo I want one!!!!!!!!

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dddsj:
"you can easily create 2x FAT32 partitions in your SD card using Disk Management in windows, just make sure both partitions are Primary partitions"

Is there a tutorial for this. Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TylerMF:
Windows Easy button

Try this tool. It's super quick and easy, and if you're stuck using Windows then it's about as good as it'll get for ya. Super easy and straight-forward, but in case you're worried (whatever you do don't format the one that is called "C:", lol :p) the site has tons of info on how to use it and whatnot. I've been in IT for some time now and whenever someone asks me about partitioning in Windows, this is always where I send 'em for the "do it yourself" easy button.

Here's the program I'm talking about:

http://www.partitionwizard.com

Hope this helps, and good luck!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lipkel:
problems installing/moving apps to sd

Hey guys i have been unable to move/install apps to my sd card ever since changing to MIUI I'm not sure whether this is a problem with the ROM or not (i think i may have insalled applications to SD on a previous GB version of MIUI)

I am using a rooted Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 with the latest MIUI based on 4.0.4. before MIUI i was on CM7 stable and i remember messing around with some settings there to try and get my phone to read music off the sd card as well as internal memory-(where all my downloaded music was going). I also may have done a dodgy partition on my old 32gb micro sd or some how partitioned my internal storage of my phone...

I have recently partitioned my 64gb micro sdXC to this tutorial successfully...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1343187

when i go to move a 'moveable' app eg. Paypal through 'Link2Sd' it comes up with an error saying "pkg:/data/app/com.paypal.android.p2pmobile-1.apk Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_CONTAINER_ERROR]

when i go to move a 'moveable' app through 'App 2 SD Pro' it says 'couldn't move app'

the following are my phones storage details...please point out if you think there is anything strange about them

this last picture was taken before i partitioned my SD

if you guys have an suggestions please let me know
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
Good info

Good info but as you know nobody is stuck on windows... Linux is free software and its a good practice to partition your Pc and install Linux next to windows, dual boot... :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kris411:
Whatever I try, may phone always says the SD card is damaged.

I exactly followed the steps of this how to, only possible explanation for me is that its not working to use the phone itsself as the cardreader for the partition process.

*edit*

After getting an external SD Card reader it worked like a charm.

So I can just recommend what most people recommend: do not use your phone as SDcard reader for partitioning.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jasonkhoo87:
As you mention that partition can be as I like. you choose 50/50 which less then 32G which supported for FAT partition.. Can it work if I want 80/20. Example, having 50G with FAT and another 14 as EXT. because the FAT only support up to 32G. I don't have the card now. Just want to confirm before buying it. Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] anomy13:
This is very helpful! A recent purchaser of the 64 gb class 10. :laugh:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] d_bizzzz:
How To ?

Sorry for taking so long to reply, but I'm intrigued how this method works and if possible would love some further help here

I use LINK2SD, and pretty much link all my games, have noticed that the internal memory used increases even when I link to the sd card, so there does indeed appear to be a portion of the game data going to internal ...

Is there an app or a function in LINK2SD to simplify & automate this process to ensure that ALL data links to the SD card ...

I'm not too familiar with the mount option or how to do it ...

Any advice would be most appreciated, thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobo_0_6:
hi,i have battery indicator and it say my battery is overvoltage,i think its happen one night when we have Power Frequency. after that night i make my device root and full wipe also battery wipe

i flashed new rom with odin but i still have this problem.

now i wanna know the solution for this problem Except changing the battery if it is possible,and if i use the overvoltage battery,my GSII get damege???
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rohi:
me too having the same problem.. i dont know what to do...

please anyone please help to slove this problem
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omega Frost:
Try charging it using your PC via USB cable, i have reasons to believe the wall charger s*cks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rohi:
no use..

it shows usb connected

if we going to turn off/on usb debugging mode it says "usb connected"

cant shut down the phone.. it again turns on / it shows a big battery icon with a warning sign flashing.

yesterday updated my firmware to KI1 from KG2.

still problem continues..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Papaniz:
Hi guys,

Sorry if this has already been posted but I've been researching but couldn't find anything. I couldn't find any release dates for Canada except for the UK on November, 17, 2011, but now I'm hearing it's being delayed until the 2nd of December. Anyone got any idea of when this phone will come out in Canada? Or even if it's coming to Canada? Thanks for the help.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LeanNSupreme:
It's coming to Canada, but no one knows the release date. Here's a Mobilesyrup (Phone blog run by Canadians) hands on of the phone: http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/11/09/samsung-galaxy-nexus-hands-on-video/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Vyse666:
They showed it on CTV two days ago, which is owned by Bell.

Also, a Phandroid member said their store was visited by a Bell corporate Rep recently, and the Rep said it was coming to Bell around Christmas.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
Keep in mind this is some random person on reddit...

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/maz4c/galaxy_nexus_coming_to_canada_on_rogers_for_launch/

Sometime in November sounds better than Bell at Christmas, if there's any truth to it...

A friend of mine was recently in a Rogers store looking for a new phone. She ended up getting an EVO 3D that they had on for $0.01, but she said the guy in the store was telling her all about the Nexus. I might stop by a Rogers store tomorrow and see what they say.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sal14m:
Would it even matter what provider got it first, I thought these things are unlocked anyways?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
It should be unlocked, and that's exactly why one carrier getting it "sometime in November" is better for everyone than another carrier not having it until Christmas.

Of course, the carrier that gets it first might still matter to some people if they want to buy on contract...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Socamonarch:
http://www.google.ca/nexus/

Canadian sign up page.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
Bell and Virgin Mobile now both have official Galaxy Nexus pages, with their own sign-up forms. No date other than "early December" so far, but this is the first official carrier confirmation I've seen in Canada, so it's still good news.

http://galaxynexus.bell.ca/

http://www.virginmobile.ca/en/hot-offers/offer-nexus.html
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Luxferro:
Would a Bell.ca phone be compatible on T-Mobile US? They don't use LTE, so I assume it is the GSM version. Would probably be a lot cheaper then importing from europe...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
Most Canadian carriers, including Bell, are compatible with AT&T for 3G or 4G HSPA+ and not T-Mobile.

However... the Galaxy Nexus is a peta-band phone so it would work on any of them, including T-Mobile so importing would work.

EDIT: Bell and Rogers do both have LTE in a number of locations in Canada, but it's not very likely they'll be using the LTE version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Luxferro:
Thanks! Know any good reseller sites that would import it to the US? I assume bell wouldn't export it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusoftheUniverse:
Anyone else preorder from Negri, handtec or clove? I did, not sure if i should cancel!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
Expansys Canada is taking pre-orders, but it's not cheap: http://www.expansys.ca/google-nexus-prime-android-smartphone-unlocked-16gb-224148/

Not sure about any other sellers yet, but maybe someone could buy you one from Bell and send it ;)

Not me... even paying full price without contract from Bell or another Canadian carrier is likely going to be cheaper than importing, and "early December" is soon enough for me that I'll just wait it out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Luxferro:
Yeah, that is way too expensive to me. I figured without it coming from europe with all that VAT taxes, ect, it would be around the 600's
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LeanNSupreme:
Looks like Rogers is getting the Galaxy Nexus too!

http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/11/14/rogers-to-release-the-samsung-galaxy-nexus-in-january-2012/

*EDIT*

Telus will be getting the Nexus as well, looks like people can finally stop complaining over the internet over which carrier gets the Nexus...

http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/11/14/telus-will-also-launch-the-samsung-galaxy-nexus-in-january-2012/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
Not until January though. I'm considering switching to Bell when they have it in early December, after 11 years with Rogers. Rogers also has hardly any HSPA+ coverage in Nova Scotia, while Bell has it over the whole province, so Bell getting the Galaxy Nexus first might just make me switch...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HeavenlyWinds:
Bell and Virgin are first to get Galaxy Nexus in Canada. :)

http://galaxynexus.bell.ca/en/?INT=MOB_hmpg_BAN_GalaxyNexus_prereg_mass_111411_TM_ALL
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Daniel_GB:
as u know Future Shop will start getting pre order from monday in canada...

any one have any information about which version is supposed to release by Future Shop? ( GSM,CDMA,LTE........... )

unlocked or .....

tnx
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] virtuatony:
According to the Verge, the LTE 32GB model is for Verizon only. The rest of the world gets the 16GB unlocked pentaband HSPA+ model.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
It could only be the HSPA+ version, as the CDMA/LTE version works ONLY on Verizon's network. I would guess Future Shop would be selling them for Bell or Virgin (can anyone confirm?). It should be unlocked (Nexus S was), but we won't know for sure until someone gets one and reports.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Daniel_GB:
im not living in canada , one of my friends is going to buy it for me...

i dont have any information about carriers in canada...

will day offer phones with out contract? ( providing Unlock Code if necessary)

i want to use it on 2G net. ( GSM )
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] virtuatony:
It depends on which shop you buy it from whether or not they will sell it without a plan/contract.

I don't think any of the HSPA galaxy nexus will be locked to any carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
I've heard Bell won't sell off-contract without at least a plan, but I'm not actually sure. It might be possible to spend a little extra money to do pay-as-you-go or sign up for a month and then cancel just to get the phone :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rye&ginger:
Apparently Bell has a policy about 'superphones' only being for contracted customers eg. post paid, and pre paid lines cannot get them at first. But I heard if you order online via Source, you just go in a pick it up like a boss.

Im more concerned about 32 GB version availability. Any news on this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
Interesting... too bad the only retailers to announce it so far are Best Buy and Future Shop (that I'm aware of). I wonder if either of them will sell it without being a Bell or Virgin customer? Oh well, I might just switch to Bell anyway. I'll see how things look when it's actually available.

I wish. I don't think there's any evidence that a 32 GB HSPA+ version exists at all yet. The pre-release thread has been discussing this. I guess some people in that thread bid on a scammy pre-order ebay auction for a 32 GB version, which ebay closed and now they're scrambling to try and recover their money. So far there's been no sign of a 32 GB HSPA+ model as far as I know (I hope someone will correct me on that!)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mohitrocks:
I'll probably be switching to Bell and getting the Galaxy Nexus :D I just wanted to ask you guys one thing. For the people who are currently living in Canada and are going to buy the Galaxy Nexus unlocked, why? Why not just get a three year contract and get the phone for a much cheaper price? Also, does Virgin Mobile have a 21mb/s hspa + network?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
I'm not sure I want to be locked into a contract, and I want to make absolutely sure that a subsidized device is fully untouched by the carrier before I consider it. I'll also consider the off-contract price vs. the maximum I'd pay to get out of a contract. What if I decide I hate Bell after a few months and want to switch again? I want to make sure I'll have paid the lowest price.

Virgin == Bell, Koodoo == Telus, and they all share the exact same HSPA+ network without roaming. If you're on Telus now, you're already using the Bell-Telus network. Rogers has their own separate network.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blunden:
Maybe because that almost never ends up being cheaper than buying retail?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LeanNSupreme:
The plan I renegotiated with Fido is cheaper than anything Bell/Virgin/Rogers will be able to offer me as a new customer, plus I got the iPhone 4S when I renewed it. I sold the iPhone and I'm planning on using that money to get the Galaxy Nexus at full price.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Devhux:
I'll get it unlocked then switch to Mobilicity. The up-front cost will be higher but I'll cut my cellphone bill in half (recoupibg the cost of the phone in less than 6 months).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
Hopefully it won't be locked in the first place. The Nexus S never was.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HideYoKids:
Just thought I'd let you guys know, I had a chat with an online rep about the GNex and I saved the transcript. I had issues getting my Atrix through Bell on the first day and I ended up having to get an early hardware upgrade to get it, essentially paying half of what I was expecting to pay. But they've ended their early hardware upgrade program and i don't think they'd let me do it twice in one year anyway.. So, here's the conversation:

Stefan: I want that phone and I'd like it the day of it's release.

Stefan: My first question is, will I be able to buy it out-right

Stefan: by out-right I mean, no term, full price

Tina: Sure, I will find out for you

Stefan: Thank you

Tina: Yes, when the phone is launched, you will be able to purchase it at the regular price

Tina: No contract price

Tina: Hope that helps. Is there anything else I can help you with today?

Stefan: okay, so just to recap, I will be able to buy the phone, on launch day, without signing up for a new contract or a month-to-month contract at the full price?

Tina: Yes, you would be able to buy the phone at the full price in store

Tina: Sounds good?

Stefan: Yes, Thanks for you help!

Tina: Thank you for chatting with me. Please click the "Close" button on the top right of the chat window to tell me how I did today. Have a great day!

I edited out some of the nonsense, but I purposely saved this transcript to bring with me the day I pick up the phone. I needed some extra fire power lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Daniel_GB:
i have a question..:D

if u buy GNex out of Canada (buy it from UK online retailers ),will u charge for custom in ur country?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
Bell has announced their release date and finally pricing: http://www.bell.ca/Mobility/Products/Galaxy_Nexus

December 8th and $649 off-contract.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Daniel_GB:
tnx , that is really good news & price :D

off-contract means :" i stll need an unlock code to use it on other carriers? "
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
We don't know yet if Bell is locking them... but Nexus devices normally come unlocked. The Nexus S was unlocked. But that doesn't mean they'll actually sell you one if you aren't getting their service.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Daniel_GB:
is there any online retailer in canada going to sell the device completely free?

edit : interesting :

http://www.bell.ca/Mobility/Products/Galaxy_Nexus

they removed term selection! just 3 year contract..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hyoo82:
Virgin mobile

I just put down my pre-order from virgin mobile. we'll see how this goes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbro:
I just went into a Virgin store and asked them about it. They said I could buy the phone on a 3 year contract at $159 and then cancel the contract and pay the cancellation fee of $400. The retail price of the Nexus is $649, so if this works I'll be getting the phone for 100 cheaper! They put me on the waiting list, we'll see on release (the 8th). (:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Emama:
wow a nice way!

if it works I will ask my fd there to do that for me!!

But how much is the first month since you still need to pay for that?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hansonator:
I saw on the futureshop website that they won't be selling it off contract. This will probably just be until the other carriers get it, so bell can get as many 3 year customers as possible.

Sent from my GT - I9000M running Tornado JVR Gold with Tornado kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jhuynh:
Nice try but there's a data cancellation fee too.

From Virgin TOS:

For Postpaid Members, if, on the terms above, we terminate your Services or remove your voice plan before your Rate Plan Term is finished, you must pay the greater of (i) one hundred dollars ($100); or (ii) twenty dollars ($20) per month for each month remaining in your Rate Plan Term up to a maximum of four hundred dollars ($400) (plus applicable taxes). If, on the terms above, we remove your data services, you must pay the dollar amount of the "Data Credit" listed in your Membership Agreement divided by the number of months in your Rate Plan Term, multiplied by the number of months left in your Rate Plan Term as of the date we removed the data services (plus applicable taxes). If, on the terms above, we remove both your voice plan and your data services, you'll be required to pay both of the above-described amounts.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusDro:
I am with solo. since there are no more solo stores, bell told me to come to the bell store if i ever need anything. So i was wondering if i could sign a contract to get a galaxy nexus. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yincrash:
anyone know if the canadian version will work fine on US t-mobile? the verge said that the ca version was hit or miss on at&t.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mineshrai:
Canada to get Galaxy Nexus on December 7, one day early

Bell and Virgin Mobile announced that Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the first Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone will be available from December 7 at Yonge and Dundas in Toronto, Canada one day prior to its official release date in U.S. The sale will start at 1 p.m. onward....... http://mirolta.com/2011/12/05/canada-to-get-galaxy-nexus-on-december-7-one-day-early/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jhuynh:
Why would it be a hit or miss? Bell/Telus/Rogers use the same frequency as ATT.