yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] jaxenroth:
using 4ext recovery and have sd-ext set up on sd card. rom boots fine. and i have the latest version of mounts2sd installed, under app settings i have the start up script installed, have green ck dot for applications, but still get insufficent avl, im very green when it comes to apps2sd and mounts2sd, the guides are not too helpful. any help here would be great. thx. jake
[Android Apps and Games] dk_zero-cool:
What does the size information say about your partitions? You can see this in the app. If cache or data is using to much space, it does not help much to have moved the APK's. And also, what about the Threshold, is that displaying more than what is left on data?
[Android Apps and Games] dejanxxxx:
If dont check options that move data from /data/data into/sd ext/data/ whether to open the app to be faster?.

My memory card is 4gb class 4.
[Android Apps and Games] dk_zero-cool:
It all depends on the sdcard whether it slows down or not. I have a 16GB Kingston class4, and this card has faster read and write speed than the internal nand on the SGS3, so I actually gain speed by moving content to sd-ext.

The best cards when using sd-ext, is Kingston, Samsung and ScanDisk. The best class value is 2, 4 and 6 (High values is not good when using sd-ext). The worst is class10 (Don't know why). Also, lower readahead is mostly a good thing, but not if you do a lot of PC~>Phone transfers. So if you don't copy much from PC to Phone, I would lower it to 128KB.

Also, you could always try. If you think that your phone get's slower by moving /data/data, then you can just move it back.
[Android Apps and Games] dejanxxxx:
Thanks, my card is Kingston, mean you say that be better that put lower readahead, on me when look on script for readahead is default 512kb, did leave thus?. Some say that be better that be a 2048kb readahead.

For copy from PC to phone, use air droid, I copy litlle much from PC to phone and conversely, and now how would you put in for readahead?

Ok, I do like you say for readahead,and leave on 512kb, it is deafult read.

Now I leave data/ data, on my internal memory,and only 47mb use.I have small internal memory 158mb free wheb flas ROM. On default is 512mb RAM.
[Android Apps and Games] dk_zero-cool:
Many people think that higher number means better performance, but they never take into account the scenarios. Large readahead is great for large file transfers and small readahead is good for many small reads and writes. So if you often copy multiple gb of music, movies etc to your phone, then yes, a large readahead would be better. If the system is constantly writing small amounts of data to the drive, then smaller readahead is better. The best would properly be around 4kb, but since you also use the first partition as a storage device, it is best to find a middle (Around 128kb, 256kb or 512kb depending of how much transfers you make).

It's like people who thinks that a large CPU is better in their computer, without thinking about whether or not their old HDD can actually keep up with that speed. Grater number does not mean better. A perfect balance is what you should go for.
[Android Apps and Games] tannalein:
Already tried :( I think it's either that the partition can't mount on time, or the permissions are wrong, but I've tried both permissions and mounting from CWM, but nothing.
[Android Apps and Games] .Ejekt:
This app saved my GS4. Link2SD and FolderMount simply refused to work. I simply set this app up and restarted the phone and VOILAH, all of my user apps and their data hopped on over to my second partition.
[Android Apps and Games] yamani_25:
:good: application :o

i have problem the external not mounted and swap disabled..

anyone can help me?
[Android Apps and Games] TopperBG:
Problem with the SD card ?
[Android Apps and Games] yamani_25:
I have secara cara 10 with 16gb..

Do I reformat the sdcard again?

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I have sdcard class 10 with 16gb..

Do I reformat the sdcard again?
[Android Apps and Games] TopperBG:
This is only warning in posted log - can't mount partition.

Give it a try with new format or other card.
[Android Apps and Games] angelsu:
Format sd-ext

You have to format your sd-card, if you already have a sd-ext partition, you can format it from adb:

parted /dev/block/mmcblk0

p (to show your partitions)

mkfs

yes (are you sure?)

2 (partition number)

ext2 (partition type)

you can chante the type from ext to ext3 with this command:

tune2fs -j /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

and if you want ext4 (you need ext3 first)

tune2fs -O extents,uninit_bg,dir_index /dev/block/mmcblk0p

Some times the 05mountext script cause some trouble with this kind of apps, so, you can delete this script (it's good idea to make a bk first)
[Android Apps and Games] yamani_25:
Thanks for your answer and yes i have reformated sdcard with partition tool and seem everything running well.

But i got this message in log text

I/Failed while trying to move the mount point '/cache' to '/cache-int'. Trying manual procedure!

What should i do?
[Android Apps and Games] steakhutzeee:
Hi :)

I've Xperia Mini with CM 9.1 and Mesa Hybrid kernel 4.4. The situation of the apps is: all as default, i've only integrated six apps' updates in the rom with Titanium Backup.

Now.. i read that CM uses two different directory for dalvik cache, one /cache/dalvik-cache for system apps, and one /data/dalvik-cache for user apps.

I want to move some user appications to the rom memory (where're system apps). I tried with Link2SD and other applications but with applications, also dalvik-cache is moved for those apps (so all system memory is occupied) :silly:

Can i (if yes, how) whit Mount2SD move user apps (my apps) to the system memory (rom memory) leaving dalvik-cache in /data/dalvik-cache?

Thx for help! :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] chriswcy:
Flashing Rom

This is a very good app. It solved the problem of small internal storage, i.e., I have brought the unlock version.

I would like to know whether I can follow the normal flashing rom process (CM10.2 --> CM10.2 or CM10.2 --> CM11) as usual without wipe the "/data"?

1: Flash boot.img in fastboot &

2: Reboot into recoveryy, flash the rom.zip

3: Flash gapps​

I'm using Arc S with LegacyXperia CM10.2.
[Android Apps and Games] MagedMoh94:
useful

useful application
[Android Apps and Games] viditbhargava:
Hi,

Can we please have an ext4 flashable application zip for the 3.4.8 version, just like we had for 2.2.0?
[Android Apps and Games] Trialz Nexus One:
It already exists. Check the OP.
[Android Apps and Games] viditbhargava:
Nope, it does not. The recovery zip is only to update an existing installation of mounts2sd. It does not install the application.
[Android Apps and Games] chriswcy:
I found the recovery.zip in the OP, sorry :p
[Android Apps and Games] programmin:
What's the unlock version?

BTW if anyone else is having problem with infinite reboots/poweroff after running this app (the app doesn't even show a configuration screen or anything, just spinner and powers off), quickly uninstall the app before it starts, just after powering on.
[Android Apps and Games] anttaz:
Brilliant works as said on htc sensation. Take it with swap enabled like me you cant connect to pc anymore?
[Android Apps and Games] dk_zero-cool:
If you have problems with pc connection after enabling swap, then it's most likely because the connection configuration in /system/etc/ is not correct setup. That's a ROM problem, not app.
[Android Apps and Games] anttaz:
I respect that and such a great app
[Android Apps and Games] douginoz:
ust installed this app and wanted to find instructions on using it.

Discovered the thread which claims to be a Q&A but its for developers and devolved into a problem solving thread.

Just looking for answers to these sort of questions. Already read this entire thread and the 49-page dev thread and the github. These are simple and basic end-user questions that ideally should be addressed in some sort of installation instructions aimed at users, not developers:

- I've installed it. Now what? How do I activate it or is it automatic?

- Do I need to reboot after installing it or after making any setting changes?

- Do I need to do anything special with this app each time after I update my ROM and/or clear cache/dalvik cache?

- Is there any way to tell that it has done/is doing anything?

- Do I have to manually remember the memory/free space stats before I started using it then afterwards to tell if it made any difference?

- What do some of the "giving up" log messages mean, and are they important?

- If I've previously used a2sd, do I need to do anything special such as undo those changes or erase my file system completely and start again?

It also wouldn't be a good idea to answer my questions as a reply in this thread since that would only help me personally and means that any other new users would be expected to read 4+ pages to find answers. Ideally there would be a "User Q&A" or FAQ link in the first post. If these aren't frequently asked questions, I'm surprised - I'm a highly technical and experienced geek yet the answers are not apparent in any way from installing and using the app.
[Android Apps and Games] dk_zero-cool:
When it is installed, it is activated.

Of cause, it's a boot script. It cannot work without booting.

Well, the boot script is placed in /system which is cleared on ROM Install, so you will have to install the script again. If you have apps or other things on /sd-ext, it would be a good idea to run the recovery script that you can download in the first post.

You could check the apps overview tab and see if the state matches the settings you wanted.

Up to you. Each option has it's own state information in the overview tab, so it would be easier to just look there.

Think the rest of the log would better help me answer that, but it does sound important.

Nope. M2SD can adapt to any prev. script configs.

There are currently 11000 users of M2SD. Most of them have been doing quite well setting this up on their own. Those that have been needing help, have written to me on email or created a post in here. There are plenty of great users willing to help out here and I have no problem with people throwing me an email.
[Android Apps and Games] unrealRage:
After using M2SD and transferring apps to Ext,my HTC Pico gets very slow and many apps stop working.

I have Ext4 partition with 1024Mbytes of memory and I use CM11 ROM(4.3.1. Android)

I also have Kingston 4C 16GB SD Card.

Is my 4 Class SD Card problem?

Should I make smaller memory partition?

Edit : CM10.2 (My mistake!)
[Android Apps and Games] dk_zero-cool:
First of all, CM11 is Android 4.4.2 and not 4.3 (CM10.2). Second, it sounds more like an sdcard problem. The problem is not that it is a class4 (Those are the best for sd-ext usage). But there might be a bug on the card itself.
[Android Apps and Games] unrealRage:
Hmm.Thanks.I noticed that when I'm transferring something to my SD Card i wait like 1-2mins although it's 100% completed to actually complete transferring.

And yeah,my mistake,CM11 is KitKat,I was rushy!
[Android Apps and Games] TheSoulsHunt3R:
Hello, i've noticed that mount2sd will move apps to sd card

Can anyone help me and tell me how to work on it step by step please ? I have sony ericsson arc (kitkat(cm11) alpha 3)

I didn't understand the explaination and i dont know which one to download there's too many :S
[Android Apps and Games] noradoor:
1) Download Mounts2SD from Play Store and install it.

2) Open it and hit your phone's menu button, choose "Application Settings".

3) Install the script by clicking the button.

4) Then navigate to settings/options and select the files you want to move to sd-ext, e.g. Applications, System Apps,Data and so on.

5) Reboot your phone and hit thanks button to dk_zero-cool.
[Android Apps and Games] TheSoulsHunt3R:
I did that but in it says that no sd -ext partition detected , how to create it ?
[Android Apps and Games] Daniel D.:
Use Google and search for it.
[Android Apps and Games] noradoor:
Well, you should have a look at the whole information in the first place, and it was mentioned by OP actually.

Briefly, use MiniTool if you are on Windows, to create the partition first, then follow the installation instruction and you are good to go.
[Android Apps and Games] TheSoulsHunt3R:
Man thank you very very much it worked and all apps now in SD ext.
[Android Apps and Games] deamonoid:
Everything is great. But there is one problem, Xposed Framework is not working with mount2sd.

Xposed Framework is showing that module is not installed but it is installed.

Without mount2sd it's working. Anyone experiencing same problem?

I am on CM11 (Android 4.4.1)
[Android Apps and Games] noradoor:
Actually,it's working fine with Xposed Framework.

They both work in FXP's CM10 and Mike's CM10.2. I just mention this since you have a Xperia phone.:)

If you have Xposed framework installed, then just soft reboot your phone. I think it would work after that. But that's only a workaround, I know.:p

In some Roms, the problem you mentioned happened to me. So I had to soft reboot one more time after every "reboot."

I am not sure if it's because of this. I didn't figure out the root cause and sorry for my laziness.

However, if you are on Mike's CM11, I'm afraid the annoying message "android.process.media" would appear once Xposed is enabled.
[Android Apps and Games] enotar:
Not working on S4 KK echoe rom 64gb 3 partitions fat32 ext3 swap.

Script install fine but after reboot sd_ext not mounted and go on safe mode. Looks swap work.

I set fat32 active
[Android Apps and Games] TopperBG:
Log ?
[Android Apps and Games] nomancoolboy:
Not working for me too ..

On Kitkat 4.4.2 ..

16 GB card ..

1GB EXT4

Scripts created ..but not mounting and cant even get log ..

Must be a problem with the new files arrangement of kitkat
[Android Apps and Games] TopperBG:
You can provide even logcat if you can't post logs from script.

BTW all logs from script are placed in /mount2sd-tmp - can grab it there!
[Android Apps and Games] DanielMalmgren:
Kaiten?

Hi all.

I installed mounts2sd yesterday and put all my apps on a new ext4 partition on my sd card. Suddenly I can install very much more apps than I had room for on my old Urushi before. Everything works like a charm. Everything except for Kaiten mail. It simply refuses to start. Haven't found any reports of anyone else with this problem, so I guess the problem lies in my phone, right? What could I test?

/Daniel
[Android Apps and Games] aviwdoowks:
Thank you.

Are there any examples of how to use this to facilitate a storage swap on a msm8960 phone on 4.1.2, 4.4 or 4.2? That is ones that use a emulated data/media (/0) ?

Also the app will not recognize the ext sd on stock 4.1.2 or with an init.d swap in use.

Edit I just want to facilitate a sd swap on 4.4 or 4.2.
[Android Apps and Games] Mika83AC:
Hello,

i'm using this on my wife's HTC Desire and i've moved everything except Cache and Dalvik Cache to the sd-ext.

Now i'd like to update the ROM (it's a KitKat Rom, so it needs some updates ;)).

How can i update the rom? I've just flashed the ROM , and everything was gone (apps, settings etc.). I think/know that this has something to to with the backup script / init.d script, right? But what has to be done so update the ROM , but to keep all apps, settings etc.?

Have a good start into 2014!

EDIT 1: Ok, i got it partitialy with the recovery script in the OP. All apps are available after the ROM update. But all app data is "lost". Maybe a missing option which wasn't "activated" by the recovery script?
[Android Apps and Games] gu5t3r:
Try putting this script in /system/addon.d/ before updating... It should preserve M2SD system scripts on update...

M2SD setting are on data partition, so it should work...

Also it should work on updating any CM...
[Android Apps and Games] Mika83AC:
It's not a CM Rom, it's an Evervole ROM. CM is not yet available for the Dresire. But I'll try the script, thx.
[Android Apps and Games] MFaust:
[MENTION=3147360]dk_zero-cool[/MENTION] greath work, this is a must have app for device with low internal memory but... can you make a option to copy in the ext partition only some of the apps instaled in the data partition?

because i have 400 mb for data apps so when i move the whole data/apps to ext... i lose ~300 mb... so i need something like link2sd

or the option to use some of the space from the data partition as swap (in case we select to move /data/apps to ext4

will you consider to implement whis 2 things?
[Android Apps and Games] ithakaner:
Hanging in a loop

I recently installed Mounts2SD on a fresh installed device (see signature)

with an also fresh partitioned SD-Ext (3GB, ext4, primary, cluster 4Kb).

Was working so far perfect, no problems at all.

Yesterday I ran into a problem, that my device is hanging in a loop after restoring.

Here is what happend:

flashed an rom-update.zip and...

right after flashed the "Mounts2SD-3.4.8_recovery.zip"

reboot (manual)

startup of the device - optimizing of about 400 apps

reboot (automatic)

hanging on the CM logo...

Too bad, that my Nandroid backup is corrupt :highfive:

(1) Is that maybe a problem of the mounted folders? ==> Apps/Lib/Data

If I'm repeating the procedure without flashing Mounts2SD the system starts, logically without the mounted apps.

When I now reinstall Mounts2SD, I can see in the options different Redheads settings [Int: 32Kb & Ext: 4096Kb]

as usual - is that an issue?

(2) Is there any option to recover my mounted apps or somehow get Mount2SD working again?

[ Edit#1 20130105, Feedback ]

I've started to restore with an older backup:

So far when I'm leaving the Data to SD-Ext option out (1) everything behaves acceptable, booting time with 2 apps ~3-5min longer as without??!

But in general very cool to have at least all your apps present directly after flashing :victory: and for the data - there will be as well a solution :fingers-crossed:

Some more questions:

(3) Does the data to sd-ext separates between system-app data and user-data? Maybe that was my main problem...

(4) How does Mounts2SD coming from fresh install knows my settings? Is there a settings file somewhere on the sd-ext?
[Android Apps and Games] Titioz:
I upgrade my rom and reflash "Mounts2SD-3.4.8_recovery.zip" but after each reboot, dalvik is reseted.

I find the problem :

"Mounts2SD-3.4.8_recovery.zip" don't delete "05mountext" and "10apps2sd" in /system/etc/init.d

As "05mountext" is executed before "10mounts2sd-runner", I think "mounts2sd.sh" delete all dalvik-cache in /sd-ext/dalvik-cache instead of /data/dalvik-cache

It's works fine after deleting manualy "05mountext" and "10apps2sd"

"a2sd_cleanup" is certainly needed in "Mounts2SD-3.4.8_recovery.zip"

I also find an error in "startup_script.sh" (in "Mounts2SD-3.4.8_recovery.zip") :

line 45 => busybxo instead of busybox

Titioz
[Android Apps and Games] procter:
I just flashed a ROM for my wife's 512MB phone and installed link2SD for the first time. Will mount2SD do a lot of good on top of link2SD? The only requirement is fast phone response and system stability and moderate battery consumption. My impression is the mount2SD can move a lot more stuff out of the internal memory compared to link2SD, but my wife won't install a lot memory hog apps nor any big games. Will it be beneficial in her usage type?

And if I want to use mount2sd, what's the proper procedure? Can I just install the app or I should remove link2sd and get everything back to the internal memory?

TIA.
[Android Apps and Games] dedalos91:
i just install the Mounts2SD.apk and i have a 5120mb partition and a 256mb swap partition..

1) why some options of the apk settings is disabled (f.e. "libraries" move apps libraries to sd-ext and others...)?

2) witch setting must use to enable swap memory and zram? that from rom/system or from Mounts2SD.apk?

thanks and

happy new year
[Android Apps and Games] ithakaner:
Problems fixed

I found maybe the reason for my errors posted on the 4th January:

Some of my apps, especially games, had installed some their data already on the SD card. I discovered this while watching the app list in Titanium Backup and spotting the blue SD icon.

After moving these apps (with TB) back to the internal and doing a reboot, to let Mount2SD do it's job, everything is fine up-to now!

Another weird issues, probably only related my my device: *sometimes* when installing new apps and on the following Mount2SD induced reboot, my device is hanging - most interesting in doing so: only when connected to power source, not on battery :eek:

I havn't investigated much in this mystery since I've a workaround :o

@dedalos91: #1: look like you haven't installed the script yet. Please check the application settings=> Update Script. If installed, it could also be a layout issue, the options looks greyed out when deactivated and green when active. | #2 does you current ROM/kernel support this?

@procter: As I've recently switched from Link2SD I can tell you my experience: Link2SD is great when you need to select specific apps to move, eg only the really big ones (eg. Games or "Chrome Browser"). When you want in general free the devices internal space it's better to use Mounts2SD since here, based on your setup for movable app parts everything is moved to the sd-ext.

It's mostly depending on how many apps are installed: when you can overview the list do it with Link2SD, otherwise I strongly advice you for Mounts2SD. Another drawback for Link2SD is that app updates slow down the device due to instant moving, while on Mount2SD this will happen with the next reboot.
[Android Apps and Games] dedalos91:
thanks but,

#1: The script is installed, i can see it in the file.

#2: Yes, my ROM and kernel already support this two options.

PS

finally....i am confused....this apk is better than link2sd ???
[Android Apps and Games] Nightshadow931:
It depends.Mounts2SD does one thing, Link2SD another.

You should try both, and then choose whatever fits your needs more.
[Android Apps and Games] appman1234:
+1

Phone: Galaxy Gio

On Kitkat 4.4.2 ..

16 GB card ..

1.5 GB EXT4

Scripts created

External Storage not mounted

The log file is empty

Build debug file is attached for HELP.

It is rom issue? Any suggestion to fix it? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] GearsGod:
i installed it, got root, but when i reboot it dose not seem to run the script, log is empty

LG Optimus F3 4G LTE

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what file should be chmod'ed? and what chmod values should it be?
[Android Apps and Games] siavash2death:
hello,Dk-zero-cool. Can I use this app for my SM-N900? I want an app to install all apps and games in internal storage and when it got completely full, then install other apps and games in external storage (sd card). Can this app do this for me?
[Android Apps and Games] Skippernl:
This app cannot do that. All data is moved from internal to external.

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[Android Apps and Games] ErecDeGraal:
Try link2sd. It allows you to choose which apps install in internal and which ones in external

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