yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Pushwall:
First tap on the green icon to the left of the entry to unbind the entry. Then hold your finger on the entry until a screen pops up that shows the source (data) and mount (target) paths of the entry. Visually verify you have the correct entry, and then tap on the Delete button. Another box will pop up with 2 options...."Transfer data files back" and "Delete directories and data files". Check the "Transfer data files back" option and tap on Delete. The files will be copied back and the entry will be deleted.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] anang1979:
thank you, now i can move my huge game data to ext. sd:good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nickshertzer:
Huge THANK YOU to OP

Just found this app.

Wow! Just wow! Works great. I don't know why Samsung thought it was a great idea to mount EMMC as /sdcard. It seemed like the dumbest thing when I first got my Galaxy Note. All my Gameloft / EA / etc games wouldn't all fit at the same time because of that!! Why do I have a 32GB class10 SD card Samsung?!?!

DirectoryBind has solved all of that. It loses settings pretty much every time I open the app. But as mentioned before, just restore backup database and good to go!

Thank you slig!!!! :D:good::highfive::laugh::);):cool:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sorgur:
Installed Data from External SD

Hi!

This app is really great, but I need some help.

I have 157 Mb system memory, 1 Gb internal memory and an 8 Gb external SD card.

I couldn't find any solution to install or move my applications to my 8 Gb external SD card, except this one.

My only problem is that most of the games I install are installing their data to the ".android_secure" folder on the 1 Gb internal memory, which is almost full now.

I wanted to link this folder to another folder on my 8 Gb external SD card, so I copied the files from the ".android_secure" folder on the 1 Gb internal memory to a folder on my 8 Gb external SD card. But with doing so, the installed games are not working anymore. I can't start them, because I am getting an error message "Application is not installed on your phone".

Is there any solution for this? How could I bind those installed game files from my external SD card to make them work normally, since I can't find any other way to install them straight to my 8 Gb external SD card?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
.android_Secure should NOT be game data. It should be the "Move to SD" function. Do you use that? Data should be /sdcard/android/data
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sorgur:
.android_secure folder

Well, I have more than 400 Mb of data in my ".android_secure" folder, and by the names of these data files it is obvious that they are installed game data files.

They only have the "Move to phone" and "Move to internal memory" option, and this exactly is my problem.

Because I want to move my apps to my EXTERNAL memory (to my 8 Gb SD card) and not to my 1 Gb INTERNAL memory.

Installing apps straight to my external SD would be the best, but I can't find any solution to do this.

The only way left is to move them (if possible) after installing them, or to bind them to my external SD, but I can't get it work with this folder.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Psyloid:
If you run aosp or aokp you can.make an ext.partition on your sdcard that takes care of that
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
That generally just symlinks /data/app and data/dalvik-cache to /sdext/data/app and /sdext/data/dalvik cache. Using the "Move to SD" function, you will move /data/app /data/data/appname/libs to .android_secure. It may help a little bit, but it might not. I've never seen any games that save data in .android-secure, but with an ext partition and "Move to phone" being activated,it may reduce loadn on that .android_secure folder
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nagagaya:
s3

hi

i am using samsung s3 16 gb. please advice which link i should download

i need my application should work from external sd cards.

Please advice

thanks in advance
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dharmin:
Instillation of DirectoryBind

found the solution.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] aloquio:
where's wally? I say, SLig?

I have an X18i Android 2.3.6, the data is in / data / data / and I'm trying to mount / sdcard / But when you start copying, the popup disappears and does not copy, if I click again, the popup appears and disappears and nothing happens. Any solution?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Jmayorga96:
Great app ir works but it sometimes freezes my phone and FC :/
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
Having problem with quoting...

That's not what this tool is for. Its for moving things from the internal sd card to the external sd card but so they still work. Its not for moving non-sd card data to an sd card. There are other tools for that
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dharmin:
Data directory not empty Error

Hi:

I have installed Directorybind apps into my LG-705 rooted phone. I have formatted my 8gb SD card with FAT32 and ext2 format.

For example, I am trying to copy my files from:

S:/sdcard/android/data to..

T:/sdcard/external_sd/android

I am getting error” Data Directory is NOT empty”. No matter what I do? I also created new folder under android folder ( T:/sdcard/external_sd/android/xxxxx) and also under “T:/sdcard/external_sd/new” BUT still same error message. So which data directory I need to emptied, Source or Target. I tried clearing all apps data from the setting but still the same annoying message. What should I do? If I save without checking “Transfer data” button then I am not getting any error. If I do like this, will it move my data?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
The on that it says must be empty is where you want to move TO. If you get that error, try swapping it round
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dharmin:
Thanks

Thanks for reply. So you mean to say I should emptied app data from source file before moving to Target location. If yes, than I already did that before moving. Sorry I am little confused (I come from iPhone and this is quite new for me) here. One last question, I have also downloaded few apps like, links2sd and 2 games and I just want to know where these apk file stored in my phone. I tried so many times but I could not find it. I just want to move only these apk files to external card.

It looks like I choose the wrong cell hone (i.e.LG-705). I am trying so hard to get working my sd card since last week so I can save some internal storage but no luck yet.

Thanks again.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shaynet:
hey

i just got my sgs3 (international version) and i got a 32GB class 10 sd card and then i found that i can't install apps on it

so i got my sgs3 rooted with the GS3 toolkit and installed directorybind (already tried k,m and o versions) but when i hit the binding icon on an entry (the left one) in directorybind it lights up red every single time

i am new to android but i am an advanced user

any ideas / suggestions of what the problem might be?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
No the source should be empty and is the new location you want to move data to. The target is the original location you want to move the data from.

The name and description read a little backwards.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] .Romulous.:
Hi slig.

I have tried to install all 4 versions available on the first post, and i keep getting the error 'Directory Bind couldn't be installed. Free up some space and try again.'

Im wondering if this is because i am trying to install it on my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.

A search of the forum doesnt appear to reveal anything and im at a loss.

I currently have 4 gig space left on my internal and 32 gig external, and this would be the ideal app to free up some space for the bigger apps that are currently installed on my Tab.

My Tab is running CyanogenMod 10 Andriod version 4.1.1.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dharmin:
Thanks- Solved

I appreciate your help. It solved my problem.Yea...

Thank You
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rendler:
Check for /data/app/com.vanpit.android.directorybind-1.odex (it maybe something similar), if it's there delete and try again.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] uwdus:
Worked after activating alternate dbase mgmt.

Samsung Galaxy Note ICS 4.0.4 Stockrom
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] .Romulous.:
Cheers for the quick reply mate.

Unfortunately, there is no directory of that name in the data folder.

So im still no further on with 'my' tab.

Incidentally, we purchased a Tab 2 10.1 for my sons Christmas, and i have CyanogenMod 9 installed on this one, directorybind install went sweet as a nut, although it did crash on first run, but appears to be working perfect now, which makes it even more frustrating.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rendler:
You need a file browser capable of root browsing, I'd recommended ES (for which you also have to enable root browsing in the app settings first).
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] .Romulous.:
I'm currently using ES File Explorer which has been given full root priviledges, as well as all the root options checked in the config.

Still nothing im afraid.

---------- Post added at 04:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:51 PM ----------

Im going to download the latest CM10 nightly build and flash it to see if it is perhaps something that has been adressed during the dev updates to the rom.

---------- Post added at 05:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:59 PM ----------

Well, unfortunately that did nothing to help with the installation.

It is still complaining that it is 'out of space'.

It's not even attempting to install!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rendler:
It's there (/data/app, (all user apps' apk are installed in there)), just you can't see it. Try using another root browser.

Have a search on Google for left behind odex files from previous app installs and you'll see why I'm assuming this might be your problem.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
.odex files only exist on stock rooted. Almost all custom roms are deodexed meaning apps use dalvik-cache instead of odex files
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] payas0:
hi .. heres what i came across ..

i made

moved the whole sdcard/Android/data to external_sd/Android/data

it worked, but suddenly my phone hanged a bit and a black screen with a vertical white line on the right side of the screen appeared, there was a boxed message in the middle too but was unreadable ..

it happened twice already ..

the first time it happened, i thought i bricked my phone like the Swapper Application Bricking issue ..

im using Galaxy Mini 2 GT-S6500D ..

all buttons stopped working (home, volume, combo power).

my solution was simple though, just a reboot ..

and its okay now ..

im not trying to troll here, maybe the issue is only on my phone ..

this application is awesome, i reported just for the sake of the development ..

goodluck with improving the application ..

its awesome ..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Sharpshooterrr:
Anyone got this working on LG Optimus 4X?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] .Romulous.:
Thanks for this rootSU.

I eventually decided to restore my Tablet to stock.

Directory bind installed flawlessly.

I then went back to CM9 and installed DB again on this rom, and again, there were no issues, and seeing as it was CM10 where i had the issues with installtion i proceeded to install this version and thankfully it worked a treat.

I can only assume that there was something on my Tab that was interfering with the installation process.

Now i just need to work out how to use it.

Many thanks. :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] skarfy:
Yep. Working on mine.

Does anyone know why some time the directory bind doesn't show anything? I have bind some games, but it doesn't show on the home page. However the data are still on external memory.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sarpanch_22:
confusion

:confused:directory bind doesn't show anything??? but ist time when i select target nd data location it show green light but when i close nd re-open directory bind, there is nothing on homepage??? nd when i move files to externel sd, files still apear in internal memory having same memory size.... (sorry for bad language:o)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kmetek:
File Type: apk	DirectoryBind_0.2.0k.apk (74.0 KB, 13081 views)

File Type: apk	DirectoryBind_0.2.0m.apk (74.2 KB, 1185 views)

File Type: apk	DirectoryBind_0.2.0n.apk (74.2 KB, 1180 views)

File Type: apk	DirectoryBind_0.2.0o.apk (74.5 KB, 19513 views)

difference?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
Its all in post 1.:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mr_tris:
Working flawlessly with an OTG connected 64GB Class 10 micro SD. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Phil3759:
0k is older one, 0o is the last release/update
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] slig:
Added next version with new option. Old versions removed.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] evil_moses:
Bind Failed

Hi,

Firstly, what a superb app, congratulations.

Secondly, my praise would be even higher if I could get it to work! I know I'm probably doing something stupid, but I'm hoping you might point out my errors......

I have created a couple of entries and have sucessfully transferred the data over to the data folder from the target path.

However when I click on the diskette to bind the icon turns red and the subject app (Asphalt 6) does not work (needs downloading again funnily enough).

I cannot see what was done wrong and I cannot debug the problems. I have exported the log, but I cannot see anything obvious in there. I have attached it for your perusal.

Maybe you might have an idea as to why the bind is not working?

If I could get this working, and then get it working with Google Music so that I can store my offline music on ext. sd card I will be one happy, happy man!

Thanks in advance for your help!

evil_moses
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] evil_moses:
Also, the entries disappeared after reboot. Will try with alternative db mgmt.....

---------- Post added at 02:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:10 PM ----------

Hi,

Don't worry, I worked it out!

The data path needs to exactly match the target path (with the addition of external_sd/ included)

Might be worth adding that to the OP?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] slig:
Hi !

Great that You have it working!

I'm sure that it was not the case as there is no such requirement. I have entries like: /sdcard/gameloft/ = /sdcard/external_sd/DirectoryBind/gameloft/. Unfortunaltely fail exceptions in mounting function were not tagged with logcat so only thing I know is that one of four reasons occurred in Your case

1. Entered data directory was incorrect (misspelled ?)

2. Target directory did not exist and cannot be created (unlikely)

3. Some kind of exception occured when talking to su process (also unlikely)

4. target/data path verification was unsuccessful, requirements are:

- target has to be two or more chars long (inc "/" at the end - added automatically), cannot contain "&" ";" ".."

- data has to start with "/sdcard/", cannot contain "&" ";" ".."

I've added 0.2.0h version - contains more extensive logging on mount/umount function so if You could repeat steps that lead to "red" state we will know what was the case!

Tip - You do not have to manually transfer data and worry about paths. When adding new entry there is "Data transfer assistant" under menu - You only have to choose directory to transfer from /sdcard to /sdcard/external_sd and all fields are filled automatically, data is copied and everything else prepared. Ex if You choose /sdcard/gameloft containg game data files new directory /sdcard/external_sd/DirectoryBind/gameloft will be created, all files copied, /sdcard/gameloft cleaned up (but not deleted as it is needed to mount), new entry created ready to mount. External SD prefix is customizable from Preferences.

Thanks for using app, hope it will be usefull for You :)

Regards,

Slig
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Jal253:
OMG fantastic app !
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] blueseeker:
Thanks slig! Great app :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] eXnikaru:
The binds list gone after reboots..have to redo setting after every reboots

tried alternative db mgmt..same result..

I am using checkrom v4 without any task killer apps..

Any solution?

Edit:Problem solved when i backup the database..nice apps..thx
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] slig:
Please do the following (best after reboot when all is deleted):

1. Install latest version from first post (just added 0.2.0j with more detailed logging on database save fail).

2. Enable logging in preferences (Enable logcat output)

3. Add some entry (entries)

4. Choose from menu to bind all checked

If all is OK (all green):

5. Exit application with back-button

6. Re-enter application

7. Do backup database (from menu)

8. Dump logs to file and attach here (default file is: /sdcard/directorybind_logcat.txt)

At best do that steps with and without "alternate dbase mgmt".

EDIT: Added ver. "k" - fixed FC - occurs in screen orientation changes when copy/delete files
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] blueseeker:
... it works even on ICS CyanogenMod 9 on Galaxy i9000 :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] stone_ship:
almost perfect

thanks for this app!

Following all steps from your post, I have no problems binding directories. Testing with Google Music files and Gameloft NFL Pro 2012 HD. Verifying by checking file system in Root Explorer as well as launching game.

But I can't get DirectoryBind to bind on boot. After a reboot, DirectoryBind thinks everything is OK (all green icons), but launching the game results in "download additional files...". Pressing "Unbind all" and then "Bind checked" restores functionality.

For now I am leaving Bind on Boot unchecked and manually binding after every reboot. Attached are logs for both default and alt. database mgmt options. I hope they can help.

FYI Handle USB connection works well!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] slig:
Hi !

Thanks for info. I think I know what might cause this. Possible fix will be prepared, but it involves some research and redesigning part of the program to make it right (not dirty). I'm very busy right now so fix will be ready in a few days.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mariosraptor:
This is one of the best apps out there. Thank you so so so muchkeep up the great work Slig!!!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Thomas.:
error log on galaxy S with android 4.0.3... if you need some testing just send to me PM ;)

01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006): FATAL EXCEPTION: main
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006): java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start service com.vanpit.android.directorybind.DirectoryBindService@4131caf8 with null: java.lang.NullPointerException
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at android.app.ActivityThread.handleServiceArgs(ActivityThread.java:2376)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at android.app.ActivityThread.access$1900(ActivityThread.java:123)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at android.app.ActivityThread$H.handleMessage(ActivityThread.java:1210)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:99)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:137)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:4424)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:511)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:784)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:551)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006): Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at com.vanpit.android.directorybind.DirectoryBindService.onStartCommand(DirectoryBindService.java:53)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	at android.app.ActivityThread.handleServiceArgs(ActivityThread.java:2359)
01-15 15:01:14.101: E/AndroidRuntime(3006):	... 10 more
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] confusedmuse:
One of the best Apps!

Thanks for this great App! Now i don´t have the feeling anymore, that my 32Gb card was a waste of money! It "fixed" my phone.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] slig:
Please tell me what caused this crash ? Start on boot / usb event / some action from application ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Thomas.:
when I playing some game or working with device
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] slig:
And when You try to "bind all checked" or "bind on boot" is working ok ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tolis626:
Well,I was using GLtoSD until yesterday,but it stopped working for some reason.I then gave DirectoryBind a shot.And God,what a shot it was.It's awesome.Not only for games,but you can practically use it for everything.I have to say slig,it's amazing.If I were you,I'd publish it on the market as a paid app.I assure you,you'll have more buyers than only me. ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mariosraptor:
+1. Thank you again Slig
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] slig:
Added version "m" with possible fixed to problems reported by stone_ship and Thomas. Please test and report as I cannot reproduce that problems - I'm unable to check.

Thanks ! :) It'll be published when reaches stable state, but as free application with no ads - as it's now.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] djase:
all games with obb folder ( batman, dead trigger & virtua tennis) deosn't works after binding on ..............
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
Dead trigger fine here
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] djase:
when i load a game with obb folder like dead trigger it ask me to dowload data !
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
When you set up the bind, do you tick the move data box? Then did you check the bind was still in place?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] djase:
When you set up the bind, do you tick the move data box? ----> yes

did you check the bind was still in place -------------------------> yes
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
Can I see s screen shot.of the main screen in the bind app please?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] djase:
here:

only games with obb folder doesn't works after blind on.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] blackyz:
yupz same with me, not working with OBB folder games. rest working fine. i think we need an update of app ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] cyres:
after reboot, all my folders are gone!!!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
Alt dbase from post 1?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] PikachuCLS:
I'm trying to add a new entry, and I've added an entry in SuperUser to allow DirectoryBind to make changes, but that's the problem. While I'm typing in the new entry, I can use backspace a 2 times or if I press any letter or number the thing freezes, goes back to the DirectoryBind main menu, and says "SuperUser bla bla allowed DirectoryBind or something like that. It's rather annoying. Oh, and you need SuperUser app to run DirectoryBind, because I tried to disable SuperUser and DirectoryBind wouldn't start. Why does SuperUser make the app freeze?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] -S.E.R.K.4.N-:
how can i use this app ?

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
Please elaborate
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] -S.E.R.K.4.N-:
How can I move my apps data in internal memory to external sd card ? i didnt something on app.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rlorange:
Could you help me to move app data or dalvik cache to system partition? I have over 1gb free space
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danarama:
Add a new entry, select where you want to move (source) what you're wanting moved (target) and tick the move box. Its that simple.

Also read post 1