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[Android Apps and Games] weiyu:
Re: [App] Link2SD

Well, at least 2 of us has the exact same problem, are you using custom ROM? I'm using stock rom but rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] username1234321:
Re: [App] Link2SD

Yes, I am using custom ROM.
[Android Apps and Games] wo0drow:
Just installed Link2sd on my LG GT540 with 2.1 Europe open.

Everything works fine, but after reboot device, my launcher icons didn't reappear. I'm using Go launcher EX, and had personalized icons. I had to rearrange all linked apps' icons and recustomize them. It just a tiny thing, but wanted you to know in case it's fixable in later releases.

I also noticed that the ignored apps i had in my app menu reappeared after linking, so have to reignore them.

Thanks for this awesome app, keep working!!!

PS: Just one more question, will the battery last less time by linking the apps to the sd? Just wondering...
[Android Apps and Games] pearleliminator:
i have an htc hero i just got about 2 weeks ago. I used link2sd with my 2gb card (it is a kingston and i am assuming it is class2) and it worked perfect, that is once i partitioned it right. Then I ordered a lexar 16gb class6 card and partitioned it the same way fat32 then ext2 (ext2 is setup with 1gb of space). The 16gb just will not work and I can't figure out why. The 2gb will still work even though the 16gb won't. Anyone got any answers?
[Android Apps and Games] Vuco:
When you link an app, then it "goes away" from your phone (shortcut from screen and in app drawer). After the restart you can make a new shortcut ;). It's the same on other home screens aka launchers.

I had the same, let's say problem, cause I had all the apps installed and shortcuted before I've put Link2SD on my mobile. But with LauncherPro you have a backup and restore function, so it's much easier for the first time when you use Link2SD.

Next time You'll install an app, link it and then make a shortcut ;). So, no problem anymore.
[Android Apps and Games] Mioze7Ae:
Maybe your partition table is in the wrong order? The #1 partition has to be fat32 and the #2 partition has to be ext2. (Note: this is different from what the partitioner may call "space before" and "space after"). A quick test could be to reformat the partitions the other way and see if it starts working (e.g. format the 1gb as fat32 and the 15gb as ext2). If that works, you'll have to fix the partition table by either reordering them or just start from scratch and create the fat32 partition before you create the ext2.
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
UPDATE:

A major update, version 1.4.1 is avaliable.

Here are the main new features in this release.

- Option to link dalvik-cache files

Starting from this version, Link2SD has option to link dalvik-cache (.dex) files along with apk files to SD card when you link an app. This will free up some more space on internal storage.

Dex file size info is added to app detail so you can see how much space you freed up (total space freed up will be Apk + Dex size).

For the applications you linked before you need to remove/relink them with dalvik-cache option.

If you want to link dalvik-cache for all of your linked applications, you can use newly added "Link dalvik-cache files" menu, which links dex files of all existing linked applications to SD card all at once.

- automatic re-linking after app upgrade and automatic deleting from ext2 after app uninstall

With this version, you don't have to manually relink after updating applications, they will be automatically relinked by Link2SD in the background, you will see a message saying app is relinked. Since it is linked again application icon disappears from the phone on Android 1.6 and 2.1, you need to reboot.

And you don't have to manually delete files from ext2 after uninstalling, again they will be automatically deleted in the background.

- reinstall button

If you get unexpected force closes when you run an application try to reinstall it with this button. This will re-install the application, all previous user data will be saved and application will be automatically relinked by Link2SD after installing.

Broken Android permissions may cause force closes (SecurityExceptions) and re-installing the app can fix these.

Note: It installs from existing apk file, does not download anything.

- added automatic Market status fix after linking.

If you cannot see the application in \"My apps\" after reboot, just install any app from the market and it will show up.

Note: "Market Fix" menu is there for now but normally you don't need it anymore.

You can find complete changelog at first post.

Hope you enjoy!
[Android Apps and Games] wo0drow:
Thanks for the tip! I looked for a similar backup and restore fuction in GO launcher and it has it too! LOL! never needed before, but for now on i will use it everyday!

PS: Version 1.4 is not in the android market yet, is it?

EDIT: Update to 1.4 available now in Android Market! that was fast!
[Android Apps and Games] Kierrok:
Hi bakpinar! Thanks for this excellent work. I've been waiting for this update because of the quoted feature. But... It didn't create the dalvilk-cache directory in the sdext2. I just updated from 1.3.1 and tried the "Link dalvik-cache files" menu right away and just got a log of with errors. The dex files are all gone but the links were created. I will create the directory and see if it works.
[Android Apps and Games] necrohades:
same thing happened here. using an SE X10 Mini Pro. i tried to make the dalvik-cache directory in ext2, but it seems the dex files for the linked apps have already been gone. plus, they are now force-closing. i'll try to reinstall and see if it helps.

EDIT: tried reinstalling apps, and then linking dalvik-cache, same error, plus apps force closes.
[Android Apps and Games] Kierrok:
OK, made it work. What I did:

After the reboot all the missing dex files were generated. Tried the "Link dalvik-cache files" menu again and this time the dex files were moved to SD and the links were created. The apps are running fine. Didn't tried moving any more app yet.

My terminal is a LG P500 running Froyo 2.2.1.
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
I uploaded quick fix, version 1.4.1

Sorry for inconvenience
[Android Apps and Games] Kierrok:
No inconvenience! ;)

Thanks for the quick fix. Just tell me something: the owner and permissions I put in the directory are the right ones? I've used the original ones.
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
Thanks, it's ok.
[Android Apps and Games] petar.s:
Hi Bakpinar,

It seems that HUAWEI devices ignore install-recovery.sh on boot.

Script is created in system/etc, and if I run that script, it mounts the

ext2 partition, but after reboot, it is not mounted again.

Can You help how to make it work on HUAWEI devices?

Thanks,

Petar
[Android Apps and Games] pingwin321:
I have an "ext2 not mounting" problem.

Phone: Samsung i5700 Spica

ROM: Samdroid 1.3.1 (Leshak version)

It seems the second partition is not mounted automatically by Android. However, I have made the following two steps:

... and then there was no problem with Link2SD. Till the first restart...

It seems the /data/sdext2 folder is permanent, but mounting the folder is temporary. I tried to add a script in /etc/init.d folder, but it didn't work due to permissions ("read only filesystem" error).

So the problem is... I can mount the sdcard partition manually, but Link2SD requires phone restart to view the linked application icon... If I restart the phone, the mount point is not automounted...

Can you please fix the problem for i5700? Thanks in advance.

By the way: tried with the newest link2SD 1.4.1.
[Android Apps and Games] abbala:
Problem with Link2SD

Hi,

I have a problem with linking. When i press Create Link the info about Granted SU rights appear and filled progress bar (animated). And it stays this way untill I kill the app with task manager. The application I've tried to link is moved to ext2 patrition on SD but it disappears from phone menu and is not visible in Linked filter in Link2SD app.

I'm using new 1.4.1 version of Link2SD, SE Xperia X8 phone with rooted 2.1-update 1 Android, 2.6.29 Kernel, Compilation 2.0.1.A.0.47

EDIT: Sorry, applications are visible but after i restart a phone. Still after Create Link i need to force kill the Link2SD app...

Did the previous versions had the same problem ?
[Android Apps and Games] buttie:
Nope, previous ver didn't have that problem. I can confirm such behaviour on LG GT540 with rooted 2.1-up1, kernel 2.6.29.
[Android Apps and Games] Lilim:
I can confirm the above on Motorola Milestone, Android 2.1 stock.

Apart from this - bakpinar you are my god :D
[Android Apps and Games] nibras_reeza:
Thanks for the updates. Thanks for the great work. Keep it up. In my opinion, this is the most intelligent app I've seen so far. :)

There might be better apps in other areas but non of them are like this. :D
[Android Apps and Games] Ameijer:
I formatted my ext2 partition, updated link2sd with latest version. I have the exact same problem on my x10 mini pro, but just rebooting the phone works fine now. All the apps that i wanted to move have been moved now! I can life with this minor glitch and I am very happy with this app! thanks for your great work Bakpinar!! :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] lije87:
Hi

I installed the last version on my x10 mini pro but everytime I try to link an app link2sd stucks in "creating link" and I have to kill it with a task killer.

Why? Does anyone have the apk of the previous version? It worked fine
[Android Apps and Games] weiyu:
Re: [App] Link2SD

That is the reason you don't have the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] CheriePie:
Not really. I am running a custom ROM on Android 4.1.1 and still have the issue.

At least partially, it seems to be somewhat related to some automatic linking that jelly bean is doing. (See my post previous page.) But in addition to that, I cannot successfully run most of the apps I do the link method on, half work okay, others don't. Everything worked as expected under ice cream sandwich; it blew up after I upgraded to jelly bean.
[Android Apps and Games] neilchen:
This works great and is more reliable than app2sd.

very useful tool.
[Android Apps and Games] dialallama:
I wonder if my problem is the same or not? Link2sd seems to move the first app Ok, but doesn't link it. After that the app won't run, then the icon disappears (although the app remains on the sdcard) and if i try to link more apps I get a message 'mkdir failed for /data/sdext2/data, file exists'. I'm rooted on a stock rom. The data folder has write permissions for root. Are there any alternative ways to put apps on the sdcard as it seems that I'm waisting my time waiting for link2sd to be fixed.
[Android Apps and Games] bsoplinger:
Re: [App] Link2SD

I'd take those errors as an issue with your SDHC card. I suggest reformatting it and starting over. Perhaps a different file format.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] weiyu:
Re: [App] Link2SD

Its not a format issue, because the files were moved there, it just doesn't work on my FAT32 partition either.
[Android Apps and Games] garzie2000:
Re: [App] Link2SD

I want to flash a new rom. I have several apps linked to a secondary EXT4 (1GB) partition. My question is that if I do a factory restore in CWM, will it clean the secondary partition or I should format the partition myself? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] grinder777:
AW: [App] Link2SD

The second partition will not be deleted. You will just loose the links in data. So if you are ready to flash you have to install link2sd again, create your mount script and relink your apps. App datas maybe lost.

SGS - Xylon0219 - Sema 2.9.10 - Big Thanx2all
[Android Apps and Games] garzie2000:
Re: [App] Link2SD

I know the partition won't be deleted. I just want to know if the factory reset is enough to clear the linked apps or i need to format the partition manually? I want that partition empty so I can relink new apps for the new rom
[Android Apps and Games] bsoplinger:
Re: [App] Link2SD

You can reformat to clear the partition or you could just use the menu commands clean up 2nd partition and clean up dalvik cache.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] grinder777:
AW: [App] Link2SD

Hi guys,

since I flashed a 4.2.2 ROM sometimes my sdext2 partition will not be mounted at boot - with annoying side effects... In log is written

mounting...

mount: Device or resource busy

mount: Device or resource busy

rootfs / rootfs ro,relatime 0 0

...

So I want to add a pause into script like

#!/system/bin/sh

#added by link2sd

#---->

while(! /dev/block/mmcblk1p2)

sleep 500

#<----

LOG=/data/link2sd-11link2sd.log

echo "$(date) mounting..." > $LOG

mount -t ext3 -o rw /dev/block/vold/179:26 /data/sdext2 1>>$LOG 2>>$LOG

mount -t ext3 -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 /data/sdext2 1>>$LOG 2>>$LOG

mount >> $LOG

echo "$(date) mount finished" >> $LOG

Could somebody check and correct this lines? I'm scared to get bootloop... ;)

Thanks in advance

SGS - Xylon0219 - Sema 2.9.10 - Big Thanx2all
[Android Apps and Games] Master_T:
Hi guys

Sorry for not reading the whole thread, but it's gigantic ;)

Just wanted to ask a quick question: since the last link2sd update the auto-linking became unstable on my phone, unstable as in: when I install/update and app it seems completely random wheter link2sd will auto link it or not. Sometimes it auto-links correctly, sometimes it does nothing, sometimes the "linking X to sdcard..." notification comes up but it actually does nothing (never finishes and app remains in phone memory)

So I have 2 questions:

1) Is there a known solution to this?

2) If not, since the version before the current one worked fine, can someone provide a link to older versions of the app? (just the one before the current, or the second one before the current should suffice).

Thanks in advance!
[Android Apps and Games] tovivekmishra:
Guys pl help me :

My problem is that ; only 1 partition ( size 1.5gb , set as primary and formatted as fat 32 ) of my external mc ( format FAT 32 ) is mounted everytime , whereas i want the other partition ( FAT 32 format , also set as primary ) which was totally untouched while creating partition thro mini partition tool also to be loaded so that i can enjoy my music n videos stored in external Memory card.

I can create link to that partition and it is working abs fine.In my PC i can see the other partition and all the files n folders present in it, but not in my mobile

So to reiterate everything working fine but

My 16gb external MC is not loading fully i.e. only only 1 partition is getting loaded
[Android Apps and Games] grinder777:
AW: [App] Link2SD

It seems your problem is that your 1.5 Gb partition is the first one... called something like sdc1

The second one -with your music - will them be mounted as data/sdext and be used for your apps.

What you need to do is to delete the first partition, apply the change and to create it new as sdc2 or whatever name. The name xxx2 is important. This second partition however big or filled it is will be used for link2sd.

Hope it helped!

SGS - Xylon0219 - Sema 2.9.10 - Big Thanx2all
[Android Apps and Games] KlootzakD:
It seems that Link2Sd has problems with a large number of apps (450+) on the phone

Can anyone solve or fix the problem?

It works normal but many often it terminates with exception

Configuration:

HTC Desire Z

Cyanogenmod 7

16GB SD - 8 GB normal SD, 8 GB second partition, both FAT32
[Android Apps and Games] call_of_ktulu25:
Same issue but in stock ROM JB 4.1.2 rooted

First post!!! I had the same issue but I am in a stock Philippines JB ROM 4.1.2

This issue did start on my Galaxy Note 10.1 actually when I decided to replace my pirated apps and bought the apps in Play Store. This has never happened to me when I am still installing some pirated apps and free ones. So to summarize, this is only happening on apps that I paid in Play store. I had tried to uninstall the paid one and then installed a pirated version of it, I can link the pirated one same as before. Then uninstalled the pirated one, and reinstall again the paid app, the "on the SD card" is there again and same error above when I tried to move into phone. For example, the free Cloud print app that I just installed just hours ago can be linked without problems.

I had tried also to destroy the market link for the paid app to no avail using titanium backup pro.

I had been in JB 4.1.2 when it worked amazingly but I've been using pirated apps and free/lite ones that time. All my free apps and some pirated games are still linked without any problems.

I hope someone can find a way to alleviate this.

Thanks!

---------- Post added at 08:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:07 AM ----------

Looks like Link2SD doesn't have write access to the filesystem path where paid apps' .apk are located, something like system/mnt/asec/"folder name of the app"/pkg.apk
[Android Apps and Games] call_of_ktulu25:
After further investigation reveals that, I thought this is the result of having multiple google play accounts when purchasing paid apps but I was wrong. If you are aware, we have an existing/unsolved problem in Google Play Store when having multiple accounts where it keeps on switching randomly between them.

When I still had one primary account, I checked the ones I bought before with this account alone (I still haven't created my second account during that time) but all of them were tagged by Link2SD "on SD card" as well.

Anyone else experiencing this on only paid apps in Play Store? The fact that when I am still installing apps from unknown sources (enabled it in settings until now) must have been triggered this but it is not apparent yet because I haven't purchased anything and when I started to purchased some apps, the issue blew up. If there's anyone else experiencing this from the start without installing pirated versions and just purely installed free apps and paid ones, then I guess my theory above is wrong and was not triggered by using pirated apps.
[Android Apps and Games] weiyu:
Re: [App] Link2SD

There is nothing to do with pirated apps, mines were all paid and free apps.
[Android Apps and Games] grinder777:
AW: [App] Link2SD

IMO it's done by android, it came with 4.1... maybe to make it harder to use pirated apps. Payed Apps are stored as pkg.apk in a special partition. Would be great if link2sd could move them too - maybe sometimes...

md p9516 - root -waiting for cwm -- thnx2all
[Android Apps and Games] call_of_ktulu25:
What ROM are you on Sir?

---------- Post added at 05:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:55 AM ----------

Tried to linked every apps I bought, no luck in there. Using FX, all bought apps are stored in their special partition, each apps have folders under system/mnt/asec/

weird thing is, for example FX explorer have the unlock key that needs to be purchased, that key is "on the sd" card in link2sd but the free FX explorer can be linked fine. Same as other apps that require keys to activate like Power-amp.

All pirated ones and free ones on Play Store can be linked fine.
[Android Apps and Games] weiyu:
Re: [App] Link2SD

Samsung stock rom jb 4.1.2 but rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
Will be fixed in the next release that is coming shortly.
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
1. will be fixed in the next release that is coming shortly

2. Note II, S3 and some other devices removes the function of moving apps to SD from Android system so the moving app function cannot be supported by the system not the Link2SD.

Currently, Android only supports the primary external storage for native App2SD function.

If the primary external storage is emulated from the internal phone storage (like in S3, Note I & II etc.) or does not exists at all, moving app to SD function will not be supported by Android system. It's the limitation of device (rom & hardware).

Try to link the application to SD card instead of moving with built-in app2sd.

http://www.link2sd.info/faq
[Android Apps and Games] call_of_ktulu25:
I am also in stock Philippines JB 4.1.2 ROM before i rooted.....so this is really weird for me.......

Do you have auto link on in Link2SD? What is your default install location (auto or internal)?

---------- Post added at 06:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:15 PM ----------

Oh there, looks like Bakpinar is coming up with a fix for our unique problem......
[Android Apps and Games] Maxx247:
Re: [App] Link2SD

useful app
[Android Apps and Games] weiyu:
Re: [App] Link2SD

It never worked on my phone
[Android Apps and Games] Amaterasou:
are there plans to also link private data files that are located in /data/data directory to sd? because apps like firefox browser are taking much space from internal memory if synced to your desktop browser.
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
UPDATE:

2.3

- added x86 and mips support

- added ability to link encrypted apps

- fixed crash if too many apps (600+) are installed on some devices

- minor fixes and optimizations

- added Danish language and updated translations
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
Yes, I plan to make a new version (plus version?) with private data linking.
[Android Apps and Games] grinder777:
AW: [App] Link2SD

I will buy :P

md p9516 - root -waiting for cwm -- thnx2all
[Android Apps and Games] Beatray:
Odp: [App] Link2SD

It's great. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] grinder777:
AW: [App] Link2SD

Sorry, linking bought apps seems not to work...

Tried to link Root-Explorer. but it crashed and never worked again. Deleted data and cache, removed link, reboot... kaputt!

At least i had to uninstall and install new.

md p9516 - root -waiting for cwm -- thnx2all
[Android Apps and Games] weiyu:
Re: [App] Link2SD

All the /mnt/asec/... /pkg.apk Apps still display 'On the SD Card' which isn't right since they are in the internal memory, never linked/moved to SD card. Not good.
[Android Apps and Games] tobbbie:
Get me on the list of buyers as well :)

There are some quirks with German translation still, in "more" (Mehr) it lists:

(if you send me the strings to translate, I can supply you a consistent full set)

general: relink is not "verschieben". While you do a "move and link" action, the re-link part is a repeat of the second activity. The German translation for this is "neu verknüpfen" or just keep it English (relink) or quite common "Denglish": verlinken. It should also be consistent across all types of "move and link" actions

item 3 (not translated): "Relink all application files" - "Alle Anwendungen neu verknüpfen".

I guess this applies to relink all *.apk

item 4: "Programm-Bibliotheken erneut verschieben" - "Bibliotheken neu verschieben"

The Term "Program Bilbliothek" is the correct translation of "program library" but is rather long in a menu to display. You could shorten this to "Bibliotheken" (library) which is sufficient in that case. This could apply to many instances of "Programm-Bibliotheken" where space is limited". You would relink the contents of the \lib directory.

item 5: I guess like above this applies to the *.dex now in the Dalvik-Cache. So also here statement should be consistent to the previous 2 (on *.apk and data..\lib\*.*)

item 6: is ok

item 7: is not ok, as it will not "renew" (erneuern) the dalvik cache but just check if any *.dex is still there which could be deleted (as no application is present for it). It seems a sub-set of the previous item. So it should also read ""Dalvik-Cache bereinigen".

Item 8 (not translated): "Alle Anwendungs-Cache bereinigen".

I need to see all stings in context to supply a consistent translation - so just PM a list if you like.