yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ALD3:
Installing Apk

On most apk ,Yes as long as Unknown Source is checked in setting. This apk for switching sdcards ,you can NOT as you must be rooted to use the apk. The name is actually Root Internal 2 External SD.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ALD3:
1Mobile Market

Actually after checking out 1Mobile Market, it is better to install apps than Play for the Nabi 2. Play will still not let you install a lot of games and other apps. 1Mobile Market will, even if the Nabi is not rooted. I again have a Nabi and have been testing things.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digiskies:
Seeking confirmation that others have succeeded in using Clarkiss' method

Hi, I'd just like some confirmation on if Clarkiss' method using the Directory Binding Tool has worked for others. It sounds like this method only allows games that require an additional download to put their data on sdcard2. Have I understood correctly? What about apps that require a download of, say, 500MB of data (less than the "at least at least 1.0GB's of data" mentioned above)?

I'm a noob who hasn't rooted my children's two Nabis yet, but I will if that's what's needed to install apps to an external SD card. Until now, I've been content using 1Mobile Market and Aptoide to sideload on the Nabi. Those have enabled me to get apps from Google Play installed, except that I've quickly run out of room. If someone will confirm that Clarkiss' method works (for putting data from apps that have an additional large download to my external SD card), it would be a major enough breakthrough to make rooting worth it.

Thanks to Clarkiss, ALD3, and others who have worked diligently on this issue!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] byohaserd:
I've been using directory bind for a while now and it works awesome. I have had to add a few more binds though because some apps work out of sdcard2/obb or they have their own folders on the SD card (the new streetfighter does this). As long as you know the origional directory of the data you should be able to move it anywhere on your sdcard though I just wanted my sdcard to mimic the internal
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ALD3:
Maybe a quick guide on how you did it. To help one like me that are not use to it. Some have tried but didn't succeed. Thanks for any information.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bait-Fish:
Another guide would be much appreciated.

The instructions are missing something which concerns me, so I haven't tried to go further, still waiting for clarification.

The first step says to [Download Now] a ZIP file then step two says to install "the" APK. There is no APK in the zip. Of course it's not a stretch to figure out where to find the Directory Bind APK, but that leaves me questioning step one, as that ZIP is never again mentioned in the instructions.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ALD3:
Just checked the zip out and yes it should install in TWRP, by clicking install and that zip. I never tried it as others did and there was a problem with the settings actually installing on sdcard2, it swapped but was still installing on sdcard. Don't know why it didn't install with his script tho.

Hoping that byohaserd that just posted will share his information on Directory Blind. He just posted above you and ask if he would give us his guide on settings.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] byohaserd:
I'm on the tab right now but I will write a guide tonight or tomorrow at the latest
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ALD3:
Thanks and I also enjoyed you tear down thread. Very informative.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] byohaserd:
Well first off im gonna start by posting a link to the thread where directory bind originally comes from(I think)...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1410262

All I did was download the APK from there and install it on the Nabi. I am posting a screen shot of what I have mounted already but it is really up to you for what you want to do. Just remember "Target" is the link where the files are supposed to be, "Source" is where ever you put them. If I wanted I could have just moved all my data to the SD card in a folder named "Random Data" and set up all of my sources to read "/mnt/sdcard2/random data" instead of what it currently does and I think that will be my next task as far cleaning up.

If anyone needs any other help I will be more than happy to explain further.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onelovekir:
well if you are trying to install the one that Clarkiss posted, it is actually not a .zip file but the .apk itself. Meaning, you have to rename the file to Nabi2 DirectoryBind Tool.apk ... not Nabi2 DirectoryBind Tool.zip.

once you rename it, you should be able to install it just fine. what I am curious about, is what Clarkiss edited actually that is any different from the original bind tool.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bait-Fish:
Now that makes sense! Thanks for the clarification.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onelovekir:
so far I'm on the same page as byohaserd...i'm using the directory bind right now and i would much rather specify what i want targeted cuz not everything works on an sd card. an easy way to figure out what and where and how much is to install an app called Links2SD cuz it shows everything you need to know about where to find the stuff you need to move. I'm tempted to try an actual apk and see what happens.

---------- Post added at 12:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:43 AM ----------

no problem...i'm trying to get this Nabi 2 thing worked out myself so I can put the badass games on my boy's tablet hehehe

---------- Post added at 12:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:45 AM ----------

I'm actually going to repartition my sd card and use Links2SD anyways in conjunction with Directory Bind.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] byohaserd:
So far I have no had any problems with neesd for speed,final fantasy dimensions or dark night...just move the data and leave the apks alone
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] green2000:
Thanks for the tip. Yes, it was Asphalt 7 that made me realize that there was a problem with storage.

One note, which has been pointed out, you should add an extra step that says to rename the .zip to .apk.

Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyrusalmighty:
So why does this tablet not see the external SD(SD 2) anyways? If you do setInstallLocation 2 trick from android terminal it still doesnt really show SD card 2 in settings>apps and still doesnt install apps to SD either. Of course my computer and Root Explorer sees both SD's.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bait-Fish:
Dan in SA had the most info I recall about what seems to be going on. It has to do with the Fuse file system.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SmiggyG:
I've been following the Nabi2 threads here since early Dec. before I actually purchased one. The help and info here has been wonderful especially for an old dog like me. No problem getting it rooted but like many others here the storage issue is driving me nuts.

I've tried both the Root External 2 Internal SD app and the directory bind with limited to no success. The Root External 2 Internal SD app appeared to work but I could never get it to stay swapped after a reboot. The directory bind seemed to be the way to go but it did not work correctly for me. The only experience I have with Android devices is rooting my wife's Nook Color and now my sons Nabi2. So it's quite possible I'm not doing something right either.

On the external sd I copied the the whole Android and data folders over from the internal. With the bind tool I had /mnt/sdcard2/ as the source and /sdcard/Android/ for the target. As I mentioned I copied the whole Android folder and verified the contents prior. I rebooted after using the bind tool. I then examined both data folders within the Android folders on both the internal and external. Both folders internal and external only had 1/4 of the files the were previously in the Android/data folder(s). No clue went wrong. I had made a backup of the Android folder before I copied it to the sd card so 1st I copied back over the backed up Android folder to the sd card and tried again. This time the files in Android/data folder on the sd were all still there. (I had not copied the backup of the Android folder back to the internal yet). Next I tried running an installed app that I knew had the data files intact in the Android/data folder on the sd card but NOT on the internal. The app asked to download additional data which went right to the internal Android/data folder. The additional data files were already present on the sd card but ignored. So my next step was using the bind tool again and I tried /mnt/sdcard2/Android/data as source and /sdcard/Android/data as the target. Still did not work.

It's been a few weeks since I messed with it and I just gave up for a while. Knowing and understanding the fuse file system may help out the cause. As mentioned Dan in SA touched on this

Which makes more sense why I was seeing what I thought were duplicate directories.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bait-Fish:
This is a partial repost from the Nabi 2 root thread. I mean to post info here on how I used it when I get time.

I stumbled upon a possible app to help us through the Nabi's lack of internal storage.

FolderMount doesn't swap sdcard and sdcard2 like I'd really want. But, by targeting the large data hogs in the system and sending them external, this is the first app that not only works for me, but does after reboot too! I paid for the $2 version early on (in-app purchase) so I don't know if the free limited version will work for you.

[APP][ROOT] FolderMount - Link folders from internal SD to external to free space
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Butterflywasted:
Rooted and apps linked

:D VICTORY! :D

I used this link to root:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41088163#post41088163

Then I partitioned the SD card and installed link2SD and linked the apps to the SD card.... I sill haven't used all of the space on the internal memory and it is super loaded with apps!! :good:

I should note I had to research the proper way to partition the SD card for using the link2SD.

Note: this slows down the nabi2 slightly, but way worth it. Also the link2SD doesn't work on all the apps. I have about 95% of them linked. I have 1 just under 1GB of free space on the internal memory though.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Waleslie:
Can you elaborate a bit? Write out some more detailed instructions as to what you did?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] movieifx:
I have achieved the same result on both my sons Nabi 2's now so here is a short summary of the steps. These assume a Windows 7 PC environment and a rooted Nabi 2 with an sd card (I have used a 32GB micro sd card).

1. Download this free partition tool. http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html. The main benefit of using this is that allows you to re-partition sd cards which contain data without losing the data.

2. Take your micro sd card for the Nabi and using a PC card reader insert into PC so it appears as a drive, Make a backup of the contents (though this is only in case things go wrong and you have data on the card you want to keep)

3. Launch Partition wizard downloaded in step 1 and find your micro sd card

4. Decide how big a partition you want to make on your sd card for apps (I currently have 2GB partition set aside for apps on the external card)

5. Right click on your drive in partition wizard and choose resize and make the existing partition smaller.

6. Click on the unallocated space and create a new primary partition (I used fat32). You will get a warning that Windows won't be able to read this partition - don't worry about that.

7.Once you have created the partition, you need to 'Apply' the changes. The re-size operation will move data around so that you won't lose anything (though the backup made in step 2 is in case something does go wrong at this stage)

8. Close partition wizard and move your sd card to the nabi

9. Download link2sd from the play store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD&hl=en

10. After install and run link2sd you will be asked to tell it about your new apps partition and that it is using fat32

11.reboot Nabi

12. Run link2sd again and you can now select apps currently installed on internal memory and move them to your new external partition. Your additional space for app storage is thus limited only by the size of the partition you have made on your card.

Note that whilst this allows you to move the app storage, you still need to use a tool like FolderMount to also move any additional data stored on internal memory to the sd card standard sdcard1 partition. I have been using FolderMount 2.0.5 downloaded from the XDA thread after having purchased the current version from the play store. This gives you new features whilst retaining the paid for ability to create more than 3 pairs in FolderMount. The new apps analyser in FolderMount makes it very easy to move any large additional data to storage.

It's not a totally seamless method in that you do need to intervene in 'daddy mode' and decide what apps are installed where but once everything is in place this process is very quick.

I haven't noticed any speed lag using these.

Hope this helps others. The combination of link2sd and foldermount really do allow you maximise the use of the Nabi 2.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bait-Fish:
Thanks for the how-to, movieifx. I was curious how to go about that. I boldly bypassed step two and now the 64 GB SD, originally formatted FAT32, isn't mounting on the Nabi2. At least it still shows in windows and I can get step two complete before carrying forward. Fools rush in! :o

Edit: Aside from setting the new 2 GB (2048 MB) partition to FAT32, I also changed the drive letter it wanted to something I thought it should be. I can't see that causing my inability to mount it on the Nabi now...

Edit x2: The Nabi won't mount the SD card, either partition, when the second partition is present for me. I am able to get it mounted after deleting the second partition and leaving that 2 GB unallocated. I also tried deleting all partitions using the minitool and recreating both at the same time. Still no love until I delete that second 2 GB one.

Edit x3: Going back to one full FAT32 partition. Link2SD doesn't need a dedicated partition, does it? Could I just point it to this external SD?

Edit x4: After watching a video of someone setting up the second partition, I used their setting of Ext2 and primary also set for the second... And in reading your write-up, I see you did specify the primary partition. Feeling foolish here :-\ RTFM in spades!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Waleslie:
movieifx: I will take a look at following the directions in the post a few above. Thanks for spelling out what you did.

Also, has anyone taken a look at this app called Mounts2SD - All-in-one SD-Ext: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spazedog.mounts2sd
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steve7786:
What do i need to label the partition as? I have followed the guide above choosing FAT32 on the partition yet when i try and move an app it comes up with the message App2SD is not supported by your device. Because your device has a primary external storage which is emulated from the internal storage.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elijahbrown:
I got the same thing. Anybody have a solution?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nabi2help:
help

thank you for your post I purchased a nabi 2 for my son and I am very challenged about technology I downloaded the nabi2directorybind and it went to the es file explorer if I touch it opens other folders but I never get to do any of your specific instructions please help me thank you God bless you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viotechro:
Root access fail

Hi Clarkiss,

I followed the instructions above and I'm getting stuck as the Root not giving permission leaving Sdcard2 unmounted. Is there any fix for this? Thank you so much!

viotechro
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babany:
helppp!!!!

hello broos i need your help, I accidentally deleted the file VOLD and now my tablet sends me an error and does not recognize my sd card, what can I do? :crying:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jean pierre favre:
menber

Hello I could not make it work with nabi2 4.1.1 version 2.3

maybe you could help

regards

Jean
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashahin1:
Nabi2 Data2SD

I have added a tutorial on how to use an Sdcard as the data parition for Nabi2 here

http://xdaforums.com/android/help/qa-nabilab-root-play-recovery-t2962216/post59374336#post59374336
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmcdermott1:
Im trying to figure this out. when i downloaded that file to the nabi, it is a zip file. I extracted to a directory but its just a couple folders and mainly xml files. How do i "run the app". there is not app.
[LG Optimus 2x] Sectoras:
I see people have less chances to deal with call issues if they install CM10 through the clean way.

Please DON'T vote if you didn't install CM10 "correctly" and DON'T mention another issues here beside network related.
[LG Optimus 2x] LarsPT:
I think everyone has issues with CM10 no matter what....

At least one bug I got all the time: You can't make a video call in gtalk, it gets FC'ed immediately.
[LG Optimus 2x] machoman1337:
he's talking about calling through the cellular network, not gtalk or other issues. Please keep on topic.

I did a clean install of CM10 from the very start and had no call issues. I did experiment with an SU660 baseband before returning to V21b - and that also required a clean install. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
[LG Optimus 2x] new2city:
The problem I see here is what do you consider a clean install? I am not so sure myself.

Is smartflashing a BB then install CM10 clean enough?

I think of my installation as clean because

1) I came from CM7 (Temasek's last kang) after a factory reset.

2) Before that, I came from NVflash of Homero's ROM to recover from a corrupted CM9 leak flash

Since the first Nightly, I didn't have the "no audio in network calls" EXCEPT once with a Viber call where the other side could not hear me. It was fixed with a reboot.

BTW, I smartflashed 1 time during the 2-3rd nightly, to match RC's BB...

Now on yesterday's Nightly, 6 November, with auto time zone working finally.
[LG Optimus 2x] LarsPT:
Oops sorry, I missed the "call".

Anyways, I always do a clean install, and I always get the audio bug (First nightly, and nightlies 3 and 4).
[LG Optimus 2x] vEget7:
i have no problem on clean install.. wipe data partition,wipe cache,then advance wipe dalvic cache then format/system and format/cache then install zip from sd card,then wait till finish then use it more than 2 mins then reboot again to recovery then flash the gapps,then reboot.. voila i have no call issue,so far.. ;) BTW i came from CM7 of gueste v3.7.. :)
[LG Optimus 2x] ullekh99:
the problem i think like new2city posted is misconception regarding clean install (full wipe)...

i myself didnt know what full wipe was but i googled it as i needed for flashing paranoid android rom(as it was my first custom rom) n what i found was...

1) wipe data/factory reset

2) wipe cache partition

3) mounts and storage/ format cache,data and system

4) advanced/ wipe dalvik cache

i do this before every installation whenever possible..

correct me if im wrong:)

EDIT: oops sorry didnt read the above post properly..:p
[LG Optimus 2x] arrediabo:
Allways did clean install. First time had audio problem after a few calls. Problem was gone when i changed bb
[LG Optimus 2x] R0B3RTF1SH3R:
why wait for 2 minutes?, before installing gapps. every time i just install it right after the nightly install finishes
[LG Optimus 2x] crossmission:
up untill nightly 05 (always with clean install) tried like 5 different basebands and still had problems, am back gueste hybrid for now or if someone actually makes a stock-like ics I'll go there cause I need stability over nice and new software and to actually be able to use the phone side of my optimus at all times :). I LOVE CM but for now it's a only a hassle.
[LG Optimus 2x] cheveux_:
the issues with calls dont appear just after flashing a new rom..they take from some hours to a day or two to start.
[LG Optimus 2x] rachit_rox:
i reverted to cm7 with a nandroid backup with a factory wipe and...

cm10 call bug and plugging in the charger bsod bugs showed up
[LG Optimus 2x] ponchoroche:
I continue with the problem

clean is installed, it worked perfectly after a day the problem a terrible noise.

Reinstall one baseband and followed the problem ..
[LG Optimus 2x] LarsPT:
Even if nothing gets fixed, thanks for this thread, now I've REALLY flashed a clean install :)

I formatted everything, my phone was even unbootable!!! Put the latest nightly in the external sd card and had to hold volume down to access CWM! It might be random or placebo, but the instead of the phone being a bit unresponsive at first, like the other times I flashed, it was great right from the first boot!! Even if doesn't fix the audio bug, thanks for this :)

Cheers!
[LG Optimus 2x] maharu567:
With latest nightly of CM10 and clean instal i have more issues then before... very strange... i have baseband v20s and i am from Romania
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pakguy123:
I installed ROM Manager on my rooted S5830 galaxy ace. I tried to make backup of ROM. This application asked to install the clockwork recovery.

after installation of this my cell has no signs of life. No charging signs/don't turn on/don't go to recovery mod by pressing Volume up+power+ menu buttons.

Please guide me about this situation.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shivam Bector ^_*:
You hard bricked your ace! ROM MANAGER DOES NOT SUPPORT ACE.. You need to give it to your service center for the replacement of motherboard!

If your phone's in warranty, try acting noob! Maybe you wont need to pay for it then!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PulseDroid:
You could either J-Tag your device or take it to the service center.

If you choose the service center, act dumb. If they ask if you know what is a custom rom etc... say stuff like, "Do you mean a CD-Rom?" they would probably laugh but that's better than paying to fix your device, right?

Best of luck!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prawesome:
Nah..Kies is the best scapegoat for things like these.

Controversies,controversies everywhere :what:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kakarotto.ss1:
It's better to read before doing any flashing..:rolleyes:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makalolo:
lol please read...please use search bar before use that things....so many people brick their ace with rom manager
[Blade General] ayaan40000:
Well my sister's phone was in servicing since it was boot looping. After a long wait of 3 months Dell has finally delivered my phone. But now my warranty is over, and the phone is showing no signal with inserting Idea sim. I tried thickening it with tape but no help. I have a Galaxy 3 myself so I think if this is a software problem I can flash a new rom which might make the signal work. I am not looking for anything fancy, please suggest if there is any ROM which can solve my issue, if not then please help me resolve my no network issue. Thanks as always XDA!

About Phone:

Model : XCD35

Android : 2.2

Kernel Version 2.6.32.9-perf

dell-kernel@zdroid-smt

Build No. FROYO_P729DL1.0.0B01

Statues:

Network: Unknown

Signal Strength : 0 dBm 0 asu

Service State : Out of service.

Mobile network state : Disconnected.
[Blade General] Faiz Malkani:
Hey there

I suggest you first try another SIM card to verify whether the problem is with the phone or the SIM

Asus TF300T | ZTE Blade
[Blade General] ayaan40000:
I tried other sims. Not working, all the sim cards are working fine in my galaxy 3, not working in Blade.
[Blade General] Faiz Malkani:
Keeping in mind that this could be a hardware problem too, try a ROM like Swedish Snow or CyanogenMod 7 to check it out

Asus TF300T | ZTE Blade