yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] vamiz:
Thanks for this guide. Really good :)

Now... ->

Do you connect through an adapter? see if it's locked

EDIT: forgot to say that if you use an adapter like the one shown in the image, the lock should be in the same position like in the picture...
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] kiridhruv:
suggestion

(1) I have 32 gb sd card, what should i split it to FAT32 and ext2 ( ie like fat32=30gb and ext2 2gb) .give your opinion as i dont want to edit those partition later to add more space.:confused: >> HINT: i install many application.

(2)and,suppose everything done, i have downloaded game having apk and obb file separately (as u know this game has step to copy obb file to internal>obb folder and than install apk.) ; so this step will be same in modified sd card.??. [ i want to play big game.. like gta, or shooter game etc. :crying: ]

please someone reply fast ???
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] prolarbears:
2 GB on the 2nd partition sounds like enough.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] rio_fly:
I reaiiy got it

:D Its helpful :good: I follow the instruction carefully :angel:,,,,

and nothing goes wrong :)

its easy to understand ;)

and thank you for this tutorial :cowboy:.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] da213:
good share

thank you for sharing this nice apps
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] sandip_enigma:
though i have done this successfully but after doing it my phone has become very slow. apps take time to load, freezes at times. is it normal or i have done something wrong?

i have lava iris 504q with JB 4.2.1
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] docimastic:
Great post! one small tip

Sanny5.... First, thanks for a great, well done, and informative and helpful post. Worked perfectly for me to free up internal memory... i am not a heavy app user/installer, but I had used all of my internal (a whopping 1.3GB - Grrrrrr) memory. Instead of deleting the partition using Minitool (isn't that a great FREE program ... oh, excuse me, "app") I simply re-sized it, and then added the second partition. I used ext4, which worked fine, just FYI, with Jellybean 4.1.? .... MiniTool warned me that Windows wouldn't be able to see the second partition (so what?...Android can) and I proceeded per your post.

Again... AWESOME, and THANK YOU!

David
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Dilshad969:
I am atrying to apply this on fifa 14 but it is not working.

Can you give me a specified path of where to past the .obb file in order to let the game work.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] GastonC:
I have a question for you. I have link2sd on my phone. I am starting to see apps like Facebook freeze and lock up my phone for a period of time. Do you know why this is? What do you do to fix it? Please help!!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] dorqus:
Your guide was awesome - thank you! (I gave you a thanks on page 1)

I have an 8gb microsd card in an Azpen A727 tablet which I split into two partitions - 1st is a 6gb FAT32, and the 2nd is a 1.5gb (or the remainder) in ext4.

I installed Links2sd, created the scripts, and rebooted, and everything looks to be OK, but when I try and install something (i.e. Dragon City for my kids) it says "Insufficient space" - I'm no stranger to Android or Linux, but can't figure out why it's not working as designed.

Thanks...

Here are the filesystem mounts:

6GB FAT32:
/dev/block/vold/179:1 on /mnt/extsd/179_1 type vfat (rw,dirsync,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime,uid=1000,gid=1023,fmask=0702,dmask=0702,allow_utime=0020,codepage=cp437,iocharset=ascii,shortname=mixed,utf8,errors=continue)
1GB EXT4:
/dev/block/vold/179:2 on /data/sdext2 type ext4 (rw,relatime,data=ordered)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] gerope:
Same issue here.

I created a secondary (primary) ext4 platform on my sd card and installed Link2SD. On launch it asked me for the partition system (I checked ext4) and created the mount script.

Now after reboot, what am I expected to see?

My internal partitions are still full:

/data: 144 out of 178 used

/system: 193 out of 206 used

Consequently, I still cannot install or update most of the apps.

What to do?

Any advice is appreciated!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] dorqus:
It's a step I missed as well - you need to move existing apps to the phone, then create links to them. Or alternatively, remove all your apps and download them from scratch and link2sd will "Do the right thing" and create the proper links. I was able to move some apps, install a few more, but still have issues downloading some apps as I don't have enough free space. I guess that's what I get for buying a $20 tablet and expecting it to be usable :(
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] gerope:
[MENTION=2911026]dorqus[/MENTION]

Helpful tip, thank you!

I went for the Plus version of Link2SD which also allows me to link data files.

Furthermore, I moved even system apps such as the Play Services and the Play Store.

Now I have sufficient place to install most of the apps, which are then automatically linked to the sdcard by Link2SD.

I also tried the initext method which, however, did not work for me on CM 10.1.

I will stick to this approach now!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] TheMatrix2000:
Hello,

I am using link2sd for quit some time on Andoid 4.1.2. But since some weeks i switched to 4.4.4 from Packman cm11 base.

I can't update linked apps from playstore anymore-error. See screenshot. After the update the app is deleted. If i try to reinstall the app from Google Play i get the same error.

I have to use Titanium Backup or sdmaid to delete old app leftovers. Then finally i can reinstall the app from playstore.

Has anyone the same problem?

Log:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xsrdmg0i9l81ucf/Log-Link2sd.txt?dl=0
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] raulfdocastro:
Thanks

Thanks sanny5 you're guide was very illustrative, I'm going to try the ext4 partition in the poor internal memory of the Samsung Galaxy Ace.

Maybe is easier make the partition with CWM in an reboot recovery, at least, you only need your phone. :cyclops:

Cheers to everyone. :good:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] mikemsc13:
You can try to remove links created with link2sd, then update the app, then create links again.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] jscoolen:
CAn I use this without a cardreader? Maybe, put it in a camera?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Viper The Ripper:
Do you mean to formart your sacard and to manage the partitions? ... Yes ;)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] stuwemaina:
cannot create ext4 on sd

Hello,

I use the MiniTool Partition Wizard on a 32GB and follow all steps as described. I have previously done this a number of time successfully.

I bought a new SD card which works fine. The problem is when I partition my card to 24GB (FAT32) + 4.5GB (ext4) and 1.5GB (Linux Swap) the partition wizard does it's job the then show the ext4 partition as "Other".

I have tried numerous time formatting it and cannot get it to display it as intended. Every time I choose ext4, after the format it displays it either as "Other" or "Linux Swap".

Any help would be appreciated.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] mikemsc13:
Why don't you try ext2 instead of ext4?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] sexipsik:
Cann't install anything

Hey there,

I have an issue - I have 8gb class 10 msdhc, fat32/ext4 (part 1/part2). I have created a script in phone via Link2Sd, it rebooted, everything seemed just fine, but since this moment when I try to open total comander or install app from GP, the app crashes. And next reboot of phone stucks in boot loap. What do you suggest?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] MyAnand13:
I have samsung galaxy mini GT-s5570. I have used Link2sd. I have 8gb memory card and allow 1gb for ext4 partition. When sometimes I flashed new rom and use Link2sd to link my applications , after linking all applications it shows free internal storage of 115 mb from 178 mb and EXT4 partition of sd card shows around 465mb out of 1gb. But due to problem I flashed same rom again and installed same number of same applications as previous and links all with SD card. Link2sd shows free space of only 65mb out of 178mb and EXT4 partition shows the only 243 mb filled out of 1gb. After that I tried with changing second partition file system , also format rom about 2-3 times., but the result is same as in 2nd case. What is the problem? because from My 1gb 2nd partition around 750 mb is free and now my internal storage is full. So can't install more app. Can anybody solve it?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] mikemsc13:
In link2sd settings did you select install location to Automatic ?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] sexipsik:
No.

I cann't because when I touch this option I see this box: ''unable to parse ' ' as integer'' :eek:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Hedaja:
Very Slow

Hello

I'm facing a lot of problems atm. I used Link2SD for a long time but a for a while now my Smartphone (Galaxcy Ace CM 11 RC12 ) gets really slow and apps often crash. I got the feeling that this isn't a problem of the rom but of Link2SD. Because when I tried it with freshly flashed rom its smooth like butter. It's definitely no problem with r/w speed of my memory card because my class 10 card is around 5 times faster than internal memory. I have completely linked around 480 MB apps to my SD card.

I thought the app crashes might be because of low ram but, when I look at the ram stats I see no problem. Is there some app or other possibility to determine why the phone is so slow?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Jymsogr:
Hey nothing happened... all my apps still on phone memory and link2sd just transfers them to sd card as previously...

Using neo v btw
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] K0media:
Xperia M problem.

After doing all of this properly, it gets stuck at the script installation part. It installs successfully then reboots the phone suddenly and now a bootloop occurs until I remove the SD Card. FFS, is there a workaround for this?

Thanks
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] compukill:
application size problem

Hi I was wondering if any of you fine folks could answer this for me. I have the galaxy tab 4 Which is rooted. I have a 32 gb sd card card which I have formated to have fat32 and ext4 partiton. I have not had a problem with linking apps however I do have a problem with the size of the apps. For example I had an app that was showing as 1.25 gb in the stock application manager however in link2sd the size is only showing about 35 mb. It does allow me to link it but since it only shows as 35 mb in link2sd im only saving 35 mb of space.

Any advice
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] exsheeple:
This may be a stupid question: do I drag my data onto the larger portion on the newly partitioned SD card?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] exsheeple:
After following the partition procedure, I cannot access my Sd cards larger portion to drag the data back on the disc. my PC recognizes the smaller parches space as a removable disk but not the larger . Did I miss a step. thanks in advance
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] .::l)@$T@N::.:
can not send or copy larger file to another mobile via any app or to pc or pen drive

hi, i have partitioned my memory card and using for app storage. but now i m unable to send or copy any large file to another mobile, pc or pendrive via otg.

when i copy file to pc it shows error ' can not read file from source' i can play these movies without any problem in mobile( micromax magnus a117) in which i have down loaded. but i can not share it.

however i can copy files upto 200 mbs to pc.

please help if u can......

thanx in advance.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] kami2k:
after moving games with obb, the internal storage same is still same, no increase why
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Eskander:
First of all thanks for this guide!

I want to add that in my case, after doing all steps on my Huawei Ascend Y330, the system shows a warning that the SD card is damaged and should be formatted.

The solution I found is using AParted app. Just insert SD card, Unmount, split it with the app and hope everything is OK!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] ArcAngel66:
Using the AParted, did you deselect the format option?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Eskander:
No, you need to format because the first partition must be formatted as fat32 and the second as ext2 (or whatever type your device accepts)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] ArcAngel66:
Also, with using 128GB, how much should I use for the ext4; still 512MB?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Eskander:
It depends on your needs, I split a 32GB SD card into 20GB/12GB
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] qwertyass:
how bad the effect of partitioning sd card to its lifetime? whats the logic behind this?

which more preferred? ext2/3/4? from my search, most people choose ext2 for sd card due to its non journaling that reduce writing activities on sd card?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Sooty Si:
Hi all, I've tried repeatedly to repartition my 32 GB sd card for my rooted S4 Mini GT-i9195 using Mini Partition Tool. 1st partition Primary, Fat32, about 27gb, 2nd partition Primary, ext2, about 4gb (windows doesn't recognise 2nd partition on removable media blah blah). I then copied all my data back to the 27gb partition and reinsert into my phone. All works fine until trying to link apps, data and libraries - Link2sd won't recognise the 2nd partition , something about mount error. Have tried ext3 and ext4 too with same result. Have uninstalled Link2sd and reinstalled, rebooted, tried Mounts2sd with Busybox. Just can't get it to work and am getting frustrated. What am I doing wrong? Please help!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Eskander:
Wearing in SD cards depends on size and model. I know I lost a new 16GB SD card after reformatting and splitting multiple times..
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] adzo73:
HI

First time on this forum so firstly would like to say thanks to everyone that has posted as im new to rooting and have drawn all my guidance from readings here to get me this far but have enjoyed all thats come with it........SO FAR!!!!!!.......ive made an error (created fat32 and ext 2 only).......certainly my error:p)and would like to know the easiest way to start creating partitions again...any help would be very appreciated.

thanks
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Megzus Digital:
Can't see my empty 17GB FAT 32 Partition on my Phone

Hi, firstly this forum and site is great.

Link2SD is working fine for me so I can install Apps and App Data to my 32GB SD Card

BUT I have one problem.

I can't see my empty 17GB FAT 32 partition (for storing files like audio, images and documents) in my phones file explorer,. All I can see is a 411mb folder inside the external sd card slot. It's address is /storage/extsd/179_1

I can only see my full 17GB partition this when connecting the SD card to the computer (by pulling it out of the tablet).

If I connect the tablet into the computer via USB then I can only see the 411mb as seen here postimg.org/image/qulo89etz

This is a bit pointless as if I had an MP3 on the SD card I can't see it in my phone.

All I can see and access on my phone is the tiny 411mb inside that numbered folder (mentioned above), but I need the 17GB to show, like one would expect.

// MORE DETAILS //

I have a HP 8 G2 Tablet (1411). store.hp.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/us/en/pdp/tablets/hp-8-g2-tablet---1411

This tablet was easily rooted with Kingo and I have successfully got Link2SD working on a 32GB SD card (Samsung Evo) which I partitioned in the following way:

* Partition 1 = 17.03GB - FAT 32 - Primary

* Partition 2 = 12.77GB - Ext2 - Primary

Screenshot here showing exact partition configuration: postimg.org/image/5sc8bojd1

I can link and move most apps to the SD card now which is great. My tablet has emulated external storage so it seems Link2SD also like to save some things to my first partition (FAT 32).

BUT MY PROBLEM is when I go to my file explorer on the device it shows me that I only have 411MB on my external SD card.

I thought it should show me something around 17GB as that is my 'spare' partition. It's a bit pointless of me not being able to access the spare space on my SD card?

I am using the the paid upgraded version of Link2SD
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] grphine:
I have a problem with my 64GB Sandisk SD card (same problems happened to my old 8gig) where the partitions I make, for link2sd/roehsoft ram expander etc. , don't mount. Link2sd returns "Invalid Argument". I did try mounting a partition with Root Explorer but it also returned "Invalid Argument". I am not entirely sure how to manually mount a partition.

The partitions are 49.92GB FAT32, 6.98GB ext2 and 5.59GB Linux swap currently. I've tried loads of different sizes before.

I've tried different ROMs (CM11, CM12, AOKP [4.2.2 JB]) and I've also tried flashing different kernels. My device is a Galaxy Ace 3 GT-S7275R. I used my old Ace for a laugh (just in case)- but it didn't work...

I really have no idea of what to do to get the partitions to mount at all so I can use them. The first partition (FAT32) can be used and works normally, it's only the others.

Please Help :D
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] mikemsc13:
My viber app crashed today, the phone rebooted, then link2sd can't mount my ext2 partition.

All was working fine for about a year now.

My card is Hama 16Gb, class 10.

The phone is Samsung Galaxy Xcover2 GT-S7710 running vanir rom 4.4.4 with nova launcher.

I took out the card from the phone, connected to the pc with a card reader.

I can see the fat32 partition (i've made a backup)

but in windows i cannot see the ext2 partition to make a backup

i don't want to re-format the card, cause i have alot of apps linked and i'm afraid of loosing them.

any ideas ?

MiniTool Partition Wizard Free 9.0 shows my card like this

[IMG="mini-tool-partition"]http://i.imgur.com/dUVhe85.jpg[/IMG]
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] 160lightning:
My Z1c has a 16GB internal (specs) although it currently reads as '9.73GB FREE of 11.7GB' and I'm guessing the CM12 takes up the other 4.3GB... ?

If I understand correctly then I can't see there being any advantage in having Link2SD installed with all the room i have onboard unless I fill up my intenal space....?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] mikemsc13:
No need for link2sd in your case, 9.73Gb free internal memory is more than enough for a normal user (not a gamer one)

Regarding my problem from my previous post:

I've made a backup of my card (only the fat32 partition)

Then to another 16gb card I've made the partition like the guide in this topic describes, but this time I choose ext4 for second partition.

Copied the files back to the new card (fat32 partition)

Opened link2sd and it recognized the second partition (ext4).

Then a new problem: i couldn't install any previous app that I've created link to sdcard with link2sd.

To fix this I've used a root file explorer, went to /data/app-lib and delete the files only for the apps with the problem,

careful not to delete the apps that work.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Motawa88:
can someone explain to me the purpose of the second (smaller) partition? I just link all my big games to the first partition.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] sunil1607:
reboot problem

i have done all partition process there after when i select ext4 as mount script it goes to ok and there after i reboot my xperia m and it will not on with this sd card just processing for power on again and again. so what shoud i do...and mount script is only ext4 accepted by my krnal.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] yasinmhd:
Req

Do you think think method will work.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Haradeas:
Great methode !!!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] kvsriram91:
CAUTION!

hi there,

may i know what the hell is "Be sure to make it bigger than the 2nd part". does it have any sense? i cant understand anything.

im stuck!!.

explain me that.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Pratham Nathyal:
Can we use link 2 SD without root please answer real soon and if not please tell me how can I root with flashing a custom recovery ie; is there any way to one click root or temporary root lollipop devices

Pratham Nathyal(MotoE2 3G, Lollipop 5.0.2)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Soumya.Kurel:
Help related to low storage required

My phone is already rooted . (Micromax Canvas HD A116)

Even the partition has been created on the SD card.

Then also the low space memory is reflecting. when the checked the "Storage info" in Link2sd the following details showed:

1. internal 3% free

2. sd card 69% free

3. ext.sd 99% free

4. sd card 2nd part 90% free

5. system 0% free

6. cache 91% free

KIndly suggest from where to follow the steps:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] dantsprt:
Hi,i have the stock rom in s5830i rooted.I have to my sd 16gb a partition 1gb.Instal the link2sd and choise ext3 to mount the partition,but show me ivalid argument.I cant choise other ext(2,4),show me the same.How can i fix that,to mount the second part ?Thanks.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] blau77:
Hm, so although FAT32 is a file system made in the pre-smart phone era, we store our media (images, video, music) on FAT32, and our app files are then stored on EXT2/3/4.

So if one only want to move apps to the SD card, an EXT4 partition would suffice?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] dogukansihman:
Nice!

Man i tried that before and now i am trying again.But first time i tried i try 3 or 4 rom and when i do that thing,my battery was draining itself because it wasnt going to sleep.When im not applying this,everything fine but when doing its draining 4-6 hours without using battery finishing.Do u know why? And thanks again!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] sky202_how89:
Great Tutorial. Thank you so much!

What about if I want to upgrade or change to a new external sd card?

How to backup the files without moving back to internal storage?

The internal storage might have limited storage if you have larger apps.

Any cloning method?

Once again, Thanks for a great tutorial!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] megamorphg:
have you found a way to do this?

The partition wizard referenced is not able to do this and neither is EaseUS partition wizard.

Only Fat32 is supported.

(I have a note3 though and this definitely supports Exfat... something very necessary for backups.)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] ttcontributor:
What alternative apps can be completely move like Link2SD? Or my CM 12.1 is enough to move everything?

Update: Just found one app, haven't tried yet: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.co.pricealert.apps2sd and one more of its new version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidsail.dsapp2sdpro
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Brandi223:
Hi I'm trying to create more space on my phone to be able to download more apps. I have the HUAWEI H891L with an 8gig sd card. My phone space is very little, just over 1 gig. What app can I install to uninstall system apps to make more space? Or I also have the link2sd app on my phone but unsure of how to use it. I dont have a computer. If there is an app i can use to remove system apps, which apps are okay to remove?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] GAGANKXDA:
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Awesome bro... Just PERFECT... :victory::victory::victory::victory::victory::victory::victory::victory: