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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] superdog404:
Hi slig - I give up. What am I doing wrong??? I have

(target) sdcard/external_sd/gameloft

(data) sdcard/android/data/gameloft.android.anmp.glofta6hp.

This is where the game puts the files when I download them. I say ok etc. and your app copys all of the files to the destination. Ok, then it deletes all the original files. I check the little disk icon and the arrow so they are both green. Before I play I check the original location for the files. They are all gone except the folder is still there gameloft.android.anmp.glofta6hp. I play the start of the game and it works fine. Stop the game go back and check all the files are now in 2 places the original now has a full set of files. So now I delete all files from the original folder and start the game, it won't play it wants to download the file again. I most be thick because others have it working. This is on an at&t i777 but that shouldn't matter. I have downloaded the files from gameloft so may times they are going to ban me :)

Help

Thank you

superdog404
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tolis626:
It's normal.The files show up there,but they aren't really there.What you see when you open the original folder is in this case the content of the folder you chose to put your data in.You can check your free space.Once the files show up on the old folder,your storage won't have x more mb full.And if you unbind they also won't show up anymore.So the only thing you do wrong is that you worried too much... ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] superdog404:
Hi tolis626 - Thanks for the answer. I did a directory check with Root Explorer and it shows the same size I think it's around 952.??m in the original location and the new location so I figured it didn't work right. I'll have to check that out again. I've been deleting the files from the original location and then the program won't run. That makes sense then. They are ghost files.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Thomas.:
everything is OK, I can not find any issue :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] slig:
It's perfectly OK, for the game and for explorer they will look exactly like real files. Is is how "mount" command works in unix operating systems. If you perform unbind from DirectoryBind (marker color turns from green to gray) files will disappear from game folder and remain only in their real location.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] stone_ship:
Great work! Version o running without problems so far. Works both with and without alt dbase and reliably unmounts/mounts during USB.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] cottino:
very good tool.

here a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N8D0lDMh6U
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kalak900:
Hello,

I lost my binds so I try the "alternate dbase mgmt" mode, same thing.

I redo my binds and try to backup them but it failed.

Am I wrong somewhere ?

Thanks a lot for your work and your help.

1. In preferences check "alternate dbase mgmt" and try again : DONE

2.

- does "alternate dbase mgmt" help ? : NO

- are you using any taskkiller : NO

- what ROM are you using : ROCKET ROM - v19_1 - XXLA4 + AbyssNote v3.3 (maybe that's source of problem ?)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] slig:
Hi ! To help You with such a problem I need dumped logs from application. For now I only know that save failed but don't know why. Please attach here dumped logs (enabled them first if preferences, than dump them after issue occurs).
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kalak900:
I have lost my binds again :(

I'll activate logs, re-do binds and tell you what !

http://imageshack.us/g/577/img7903copier.jpg/

I had no log file. It is strange. And my binds are gone again. Apps has root rights but I still can"t backup database.

Edit : I'll try to rename DATA folder in data and to put the log file on external SD. <--- WORKING NOW !!! Only backup is not working

I wish I could fix and use this before I'm moving in hospital in 2days and for a big time :)

Thank you again
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] slig:
OK, this is very strange. Looks like DirectoryBind is unable to write anything on Your sdcard. You could dump logs another way.

1 From Android Market install application to show logs (ex. CatLog).

2 Enter filter phrase 'DirectoryBind' in it (without quotes). Logs will begin to show.

3 In DirectoryBind try to backup Your database and switch to CatLog

Among many lines there will be one begining with Database backup error: [and some message here]

and this message after "Database backup error: " is most important

Or If Your log can be dumped to "external_sd", post them here as a file. I must know what causes problems with writing to sdcard.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kalak900:
ok man ! I'll do that now.

Done ! :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] slig:
According to Your log:

Database backup error: /sdcard/external_sd (Is a directory)

it look like You are trying to do backup to /sdcard/external_sd

You have to specify also file name (in preferences - backup config file) ex:

/sdcard/external_sd/backupfile.csv
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] -PM-:
Hi everyone.

I've used Directory Bind 0.2.0o and it worked well until today. This morning I updated SuperSU app from Chainfire to v. 0.98 and now DB don't works.

It always says "target directory don't exists"

What's wrong?

My ROM is 4.1.1 DLJ4 in a SGS3
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] BigbenNZ:
SD Ext Files

Using a Rooted Cube U30GT, I seem to have Directory Blinds working as I can see the SD data change when I turn Blinds off/on

But I don't see any added files on the Ext SD card.

How do I install OBB/Data files when side loading from a PC as there is a option to turn Binding off when in USB, but some how that wont let me see the Int SD data, only the Ext SD.

Or do I load the data files onto the Ext SD and then copy them over.

Some one else posted that he could not add more data even though it showed that there was spare space.

Any help would be great not really a software man just Computer/Electronic hardware.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Arjs:
so, This is an issue with the app and nothing can be done about it. :(

well then I will update it only when there is a critical update and keep playing like this only till then.

Thanks for the info :good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MohJee:
Great little tool. Been using it succesfully on my note II. HOWEVER, occasionally i get a "Unfortunately, directory bind has stopped working" error message (even though it continues to work).

Any Idea guys?

EDIT: nvm ignore that. I realized I have been using the k version instead of the o version, which is the latest. Must say, those version naming schemes are confusing >.<.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jdgs_zorro:
Lost configuration on Boot

Great utility, but ....

In my S3 Stock firmware J4 rooted, Directory Bind always lost configuration when I reboot the phone.

I get the message in boot "binding .........." but virtual paths no regenerated. :(

Anyone know how to solve it.:good:

Bye Bye.:laugh:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MohJee:
Did you try alternative method found on settings?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fightingflag:
Sgs3

It does not work on my sgs 3. I tried to place Copilot on the external sd several times but the stuff on the internel won't disappear. Can anybody help my ? I followed several instructions :(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MohJee:
The stuff still appears in your internal storage because it is being mounted there. That's how the program works. It fools your phone into thinking that the files are in internal, where in fact, it is in the external. You can make sure by checking you storage space of internal. It should be lower. You can also make sure by disabling Directory Bind, and check internal, the files will disappear. They will appear when you mount them again.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fightingflag:
That make sense, but my storage was the same like before. Do you know if it depense on the rom ? I have CM10
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] theunborn:
hey does anyone here know how to bind SPACETIME STUDIO data? i can't find it in android/data....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dokvader114:
i have 1.6 gb avilable and it says :cant install directory bind delete number of apps first and try again
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kretex:
I have same problem on CM10. maybe it's relevan from rom. I hope next update will fix the problem:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shaolin95:
I did everything as per the steps, it move the game data to the location I wanted in the SD card. Turned the option ON and ran the game and it wants to download the data....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] XxdejavuxX:
Did tou check the box that says transfer data in the initial entry
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shaolin95:
Yes and it moved the data.

I tried it for Nova 3 and for Most Wanted.

Both try to request the data download again.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] XxdejavuxX:
Does the bind show a green memory card or green arrow?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shaolin95:
mmm no I am confused. I dont think we are looking at the same thing. I am at the Directory Bind show has a green checkmark

I am using a 64GB card formatted using the phone FORMAT option and I just read this

Could that be it?

So I saw a video of this and when I click on my disk icon it turns RED not Green.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fightingflag:
Sgs3

I think it does really depend on the rom. Someone said I should try this http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1772234 but I think it's way to complicated. Hope CM10 will fix this problem soon.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jaxboater:
Link is dead. Please provide some info so that we can search for the tread.

TIA.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] khan1989:
In my experience, the data directory has to be written exactly as it is. For example android/obb would he "exsSdCard/ Android/obb".

Also, I noticed if you long hold the directoty address when typing the directoy, a little browser pops up, allowing yoi to select files folders through it much easier. I only figured this out today lol.

Last but not least. Your cusrom directoy must not have any spaces, I find I receive a red icon then. E.g my folder "Android external data" had to be names "AndroidExternalData".

Sent from my GT-N7100
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] djfreaky:
How are you people moving the data files from data/data folder by directorybind?..in s duos only few apps are getting installed in sd card partition rest most are in d oder partition in root data/data and even if i type out d folders even den directorybind cant access dat partition
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] devanshkumar:
Sent from my PC

A Very Big Thanks Dude !

You saved my day ! :good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kretex:
So this tool not work on cm10 right??:confused::(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] programatix:
As long as your busybox is complete, it should work. Please note that post #1 already mentioned what it does, how it does it and what it requires. Basically, it requires mount, umount and 2 other commands usually found in the busybox package.

Also, as mentioned before by me, this app is a frontend to ease the calling of mount and umount manually. Please also note that some version of mount does not support binding directory (linking a directory to a virtual path). If this is the case, try installing BusyBox by Stephen Erickson from Google Play and install it.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nohan2008:
anyway wanna ask..where I can find a backupfile path of DirectoryBind,I was already save the patch,so wanna backup the file before I swap my phone in order to easy restore it after install new base room..thx in advance
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fightingflag:
CM10

Sorry here's the right link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1772234

No I think directorybind does not work on CM10. Because of this I'm thinking about to change back to stock :/
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] -PM-:
Quote:

it doesnt work on exfat cards so suggested to format the 64gb card to fat32 before doing so

If this is going to be like, we can never use Directory Bind with a 64 GB card because it only can be formatted in NTFS and ExtFAT but can't in FAT32 for it size limit of 32 GB.

Is it true?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shaolin95:
Ok I did this and now the disk icon becomes green when I select it after it copied the files but why didnt it delete the files from the main card? I assume I can delete those since the idea is to use the external not have duplicates :D

UPDATE: I was able to get this working with my 32GB card which is class 4 and likely formatted FAT32. I am thinking the 64GB card may be formatted some other way thus the issues I am having.

With the 32GB it moved the data perfectly to the new location and runs great.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MohJee:
1- I'm using a 64gb formatted exfat and it works fine with directory bind

2- you can actually format it to fat32 using windows I guess or if windows doesn't work there are programs that can do that.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] codington:
64GB cards work fine. Originally, I had to format the sdcard on my phone in order for my tablet to recognize it. Card is formatted as FAT32. As far as I know, FAT32 refers to 32 bit - not defining the format limit. I think FAT32 can handle up to 2 TB. 64GB cards work fine with with Directory Bind.

viewed when the tablet is plugged in:

viewed when the sdcard is mounted on the PC:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] theunborn:
anyone know where the spacetime studio games data is stored? I cant find it in android/data
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lambstone:
does anyone know if i could do this?

I wish to bind the directories as follows

INTERNAL/Android/data ---> EXTERNAL/Android/data

INTERNAL/Android/obb ---> EXTERNAL/Android/obb

Such that when I installed new apps the obb data files automatically are stored on the external sd card instead.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Magissia:
Yes it is possible and did it on my TF101 on a 32gb microSD.

Also with the music folder.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MohJee:
Why not just do Android/

This way both obb and data go to sd with only one entry.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] aszteroid:
missing directories and files

Hi!

This progrm sounds great, just doesn't work for me. The problem is, that when I want to add the source and target directory, the program doesn't see all the directories (which are on the sdcard, I know), and when I select the source dir., it says 0 files 0 subfolders (but there are several files there, I'm sure).

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks,

A.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] theunborn:
what's the difference with link2sd?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lambstone:
Hm. Really? That works? You can bind the directory and its 'daughter' folders without having to bind the specific folders individually?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] programatix:
You can bind OBB folder but I would not recommend binding Android folder. This is because some apps that uses the Android folder might start before DirectoryBind starts up and handle the binding. When this happen, those apps would initialize some data and fill the Android folder, causing failure in binding as the target must be an empty directory.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Accorat:
Trouble with 4.2

So, Stickmount is working again, but somehow Directy Bind still doesn't work? I tried to play Bard's Tale again, the binding didn't change or anything. But it prompts the data download when I start BT. Does Directory Bind also need a 4.2 fix?

Regards
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] chenaou:
Thanks But..

WOW!!!! :good::good::good:

BUT !! the app crashes and then evertything is unlinked and then the app doesnt really do the job :crying::crying::crying:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shaolin95:
It works fine plus you have a back up databse option too

This makes me think of a question. If I have to flash a different ROM do I need to do it all over or can I just restore the database for directory bind?

Sent from the Mighty Galaxy Note 2!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lambstone:
I think you would only have to redo it if you're moving from say samsung based to cm base
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] LaceeWearsPrada:
On xperia ION everything disappearing after some minutes :S
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] t2reset:
@programatix

Hello, you seem to be using a Note 2 7100; I have a Note 2 7105 (LTE) and I do not succeed in binding the WikiDroyd data folder (2,2GB). The reason forthat seems to be the fact, that in Note 2's directory, the internal memory ca be accessed via 'sdcard' AND via 'storage\sdcard0!

Whereas Wikidroyd is looking for its files in 'storage\sdcard0', DirectoryBind does not allow this folder and only accepts 'sdcard' - data not found!

Is there a solution to this problem?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CLAUDEXDA:
Hello, I don't if you found the solution. But I had the same issue on my Galaxy tab2 7.0 ( nomore bind after reboot). I first thought I had solved the problem after formatting again my microsd (the problem had disapeared) . But it came back after I partitionned my micrsd for link2sd, and even after formatting again it was not solved. THE SOLUTION was to uninstall Link2sd. Since I did it , Directory Bind works fine.

I also have the same issue with wikidroyd : after binding the wikidroyd database is not valid until it returns on the internal sdcard.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] hamdimo:
there's something i don't get here, this app MOUNTS some data from internal to external memory, but dosn't actualy MOVE the data.

so everything stays on the internal memory. this is how i think after trying the app

i hope i'm wrong
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] programatix:
It doesn't matter. Bind 'sdcard'. Since 'storage/sdcard0' and 'sdcard' are the same, whatever you do to either one reflects on the other.

Similarly, if you bind 'mnt/extsdcard/test' to 'sdcard/test', whatever you do in 'mnt/extsdcard/test' will reflect in 'sdcard/test' and vice versa. This is because 'sdcard/test' is a virtual directory where the actual content is at 'mnt/extsdcard/test'.

Btw, for some unknown reason, mount doesn't work with path that starts with 'storage'. So, bind from the 'mnt/' path.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Martillero:
What a great app! Finally i can install all my gamelof games :)

Enviado desde mi GT-I9100 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kretex:
Any update???:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lionsh:
Directory Bind doesn't work for me on my Nexus 7 4.2.

It worked perfectly on 4.1.2.

I think it has something with the new Users feature.

I see green in DB but when i go to the directory in ES file explorer it remains empty.

If I try to add a new mount and select the directory which is already mounted, i see there are files in there.

I think it's related to security measures taken in 4.2.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1992620&page=2

I hope the OP can use the same way StickMount managed to mount usb in 4.2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] herojig:
One suggestion...

Seems to me that the interface is a bit confusing... shouldn't the top box be below the current bottom box? In other words, select first what is to be moved to where it should go. Something like Source --> Destination? Other than that, I look forward to getting this to work on my SNote 2.

OT: so is the need for this because JellyBean does not have inherent options for all apps to place both app and data on the SD of one's choice?

Cheers,

jigs
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Accorat:
Can confirm that it's not working in 4.2. Not sure if we can realistically hope for an update of Directory Bind - OP hasn't been active since February.

Maybe, just maybe another update of Stickmount will restore bind capability - there are still some issues that need ironing out. It's quite possible one of those issues is preventing successful binding (right now, apps are able to see and access mounted files IF the app is launched before mounting - something that isn't really possible when the app checks for the mounted data immediately after startup and doesn't let you recheck). After all Directory Bind is based on Busybox commands - not sure what there is to fix.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] psolord:
Yes it works. That's how I did it as well.

It does need some trial and error though, since some apps do not like binded directories.

What I ended up doing, is find out what apps do not like to have their data on binded dirs and move their data back to internal sd.

There are some special cases, where apps with binded directories will not update from market. What needs to be done here, is disable the bind, move the app's data back to unbinded internal sd let it update and then move back to external SD and rebind. It's easier than it sounds really.

I have categorized apps as follows:

1) Apps that work and update fine, with their data binded to externad sd. This is the 90% of the cases for the app suite I use.

2) Apps that work with binded data, but need unbinded data in order to update. This is the 5% of the case for the app suite I use.

3) Apps that do not work with binded data nor update whatsoever. This is the 5% of the case for the app suite I use.

All in all, we are talking about great savings of internal storage space here.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Madala_ZA:
It's working perfectly for me on 4.1.1 but considering the OP has not been active since Feb, if I were on 4.2 and it broke all my binding :( I'd possibly use Link2SD as an alternative:

How Link2SD works - it uses an ext4 partition for app data (apks, game data etc.) you'd need to format your SD card with a dedicated ext4 partition: below is an excerpt from Google Play:

Link2SD mounts the second partition of your SD card and makes OS mounts it at boot time.

When you press "Create Link" button Link2SD moves apk file, dalvik-cache (.dex) file and lib files (.so) to SD card's 2nd partition and creates symbolic links in original directories.

Edit: Mmm... not sure if it includes game data...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Youngunn2008:
You can actually use fat32 for the second partition according to the play store link. Also game data isn't moved so game loft games where they download a gig of extra data will still go to your internal sdcard.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] psolord:
I've got a question myself. Does this work with slim bean?

thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] marknderm:
I do not want too put you or your app down in any way. I bought it and couldn't get it to work properly. So I froze the app

Until you get it fixed up a little more. Don't get me wrong, I think your app is a very good one, but it just is not as user-friendly yet. Keep up the good work. You have done a great job so far.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Madala_ZA:
Weird.. works perfect for me with ten games binded. I'm on Android 4.1.1 :) I believe if you're on 4,2 it won't work..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Youngunn2008:
Working perfectly for me on 4.1.2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dollardollar:
Wow, not working on 4.2. That's really something to think on.

I was hoping to get an update for my s2 to 4.2 any time soon. May be now I should think on updating or not. :confused:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ciscostud:
Works on note 2 4.1.2.

Those who can't get it to work don't understand how this app works.

Take a deep breath and use your brain.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Accorat:
So I guess that means no directory binding in 4.2 in the near future? Kinda surprised no one has tackled this problem yet with all the N7 owners out there. For example, Stickmount got fixed rather quickly (for the most part at least). Shucks..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] clio94:
Directory bind doesn't work in my nexus 7 with 4.2 and stickmount the way it works it is like it doesn't work.2-3 tries every time to recognise the stick and sometimes when unmount tablet freezes. Unfortunatelly Google made a really bad work in this piece of hw in android 4.2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] XxdejavuxX:
I'm talking about the Icon on the left not the right sorry

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Go to settings and try alt database mng
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KeLsTaR:
It`s good, but not for me