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[Android Apps and Games] nikctsh:
Hi bakpinar ,

i have a question here . I've installed gameloft hd games , for example , tom clancy's hawx HD , and when i want to link it , i found that only 3mb is able to be linked while the application size is actually 10mb (dalvik-cache=around 100kb) . What is the other 7mb for ? Will it be able to move to ext2 as well in the future ( hope so ) ?

And here is a small suggestion : How good if there is a "tick for action" feature ? For example , tick the applications that u want for reinstall and for link purpose instead of reinstall/link one by one ?

Thanks for your great job really . Appreciate :)
[Android Apps and Games] mhyke13ph:
that's explains why internal memory still keeps filling up, even though most of the apps are already linked (apk+dex), some apps apk file aren't fully linked.

hmm i hope bakpinar can do something about this :D
[Android Apps and Games] pingwin321:
The whole APK file is linked. Unfortunately, Link2SD doesn't link additional application data that is specific to each application and stored in /data/data folder.

For example, let's consider the "foo.apk" application. It will be installed to the /data/app folder. There will be the /data/app/foo.apk file. Each application can have a lot of additional data (eg. game textures, sound files, save snapshots, etc.). All those data are placed in /data/data folder. In our example there will be /data/data/foo folder that is not linked to the SD card.

I suggest to add some additional functionality to Link2SD and allow it to link application data folder as well. For example, if we have /data/sdext2 folder for Link2SD, then Link2SD could make additional /data/sdext2/data folder and move all application data there. Is it possible, Bakpinar?
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
This 7MB should be application's shared library file(s) which stored in the "/data/data/<packagename>/lib"

Multi selection is in the ToDo list...

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] zirooo:
Question

Guys what would be the easiest way to upgrade/replace the sd card to a larger size while having Link2sd installed having 2 partitions FAT32 & EXT2

without moving apps back to internal memory or re-installing them ??
[Android Apps and Games] Kierrok:
I think you should backup the ext2 partition to the fat32 one and then just copy the contents of the fat32 partition to your computer.

Use tar to backup:

tar -cvf /sdcard/ext2backup.tar /data/sdext2

When the new sd card is installed and the two partitions created use this command to restore the backup:

tar -xvf /sdcard/ext2backup.tar
[Android Apps and Games] mhyke13ph:
@bakpinar

can you add a clean up for unneeded dalvik cache for ext2 for unneeded files

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] bnwg:
When restoring the backup, no need to have the target destination (ie. /data/sdext2) in the command?
[Android Apps and Games] Technical:
It's is known that the internal sdcard will have a better performance than the external (2nd partition).

But, can we know which is less problematic to be linked to 2nd partition?

I think dalvik (dex files) will get more updates than the app itself. Would it be better then, thinking on performance, to link just app and libraries and keeping dalvik in the internal? In the same way, which is better, to link the app or its data (thinking on performance).

P.S. I've searched more than 40 posts in this thread to learn about this but could not find a final answer.
[Android Apps and Games] nhymxu:
I can't choose partition format. After touch to radio button, all radio button show blue border.

Android 4.1.2
[Android Apps and Games] devasure:
I hope somebody help me out. My device is lenovo a7000.running on 5.0.

I tried link2sd with ext2 partition but the partition does not mount.

Can anybody guide me what to do?

Thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] HasH_BrowN:
what, still no answer for invalid package?

Well I've read through the last 4,900 or so posts. There are numerous members of the XDA community that are clearly getting ignored.

The question asked was -

how do I fix link2sd package invalid?

I've been searching here and elsewhere, but still haven't figured it out. What could be the cause? I've changed (systematically) every setting and switched 2nd partition from ext4 to ext2. Not a single app will link and move2sd won't work either. If it wasn't for crappy internal memory, this would've been history!

If there is a fix, lets hear it. :highfive:

If there isn't a fix, what other apps will link to the 2nd partition? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] devasure:
I have sent you a message
[Android Apps and Games] devasure:
Go to ur inbox again
[Android Apps and Games] Eversmile23:
I had been using Link2SD for last 3/4 years on my mobiles-- Samsung Galaxy Y pro Duos, Micromax Canvas Power A 96, Celkon Q 500, iBerry Auxus Nuclea N2 and now on Lenovo A 7000. In Lenovo A 7000, what I observed is : (1) Link2SD can not move apps to SD( I am talking about those apps which can be moved easily through native app to SD method), (2) Sometimes, some app vanishes may be after doing some operation in Link2SD, I do not remember exactly. Is the statement at point no (1) due to Lenovo A 7000 being a 64-bit device?( It shows some error message about 'libsigchain.so') Then the app itself should be modified to address this issue. By the way, can anybody mention an android app, that can move a no. of apps to SD without entering into the inbuilt 'app to SD' way of moving apps? [ App Manager III can list and move apps to SD, but it does it one by one and one has to press 'move to SD Card' button for each app. This is irritating.]
[Android Apps and Games] TripleR119:
Autolinking is not working now... I can't even get notification.. Had to do it manually everytime I install new apps or updates..

Plz solve the problem...
[Android Apps and Games] devasure:
Nobody seems to help here, bro. I posted my questions days back but still no help
[Android Apps and Games] xdarthanonx:
Linking external data

When I linked external data, the SD card would not unmount, so I could not connect to the PC as USB mass storage, but connecting as a media device (MTP) was okay.
[Android Apps and Games] hazar1907:
pm please
[Android Apps and Games] Eversmile23:
First time, I could use with ext2 partition. But, after OTA update, re-rooting, I had to use 2nd partition in Fat32 format. It worked.
[Android Apps and Games] devasure:
Link2sd

I tried both but none worked .Any way it is encouraging to hear that Link2sd works on Lenovo a7000. Thanks bro, will try again
[Android Apps and Games] vickybonick:
You can try Apps2SD . It should work for most of the devices.
[Android Apps and Games] planetf1:
When I went to setup LinkSD (premium) on my Samsung S4 I received a warning about replacing the sdcard driver with the stock android one. Samsung has their own implementation which supposedly performs better. Has anyone noticed any performance degredation/change after switching to Link2SD on a samsung device?
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
I never noticed any difference at all. Except that Link2SD, Folder Mount, and other apps that do directory binding can't bind directories on ROMs with emulated storage, which is all modern ones, without replacing it.

Sent from: SGS2 - JB 4.1.2 GB27 / SGS4 - JB 4.2.2 MF9
[Android Apps and Games] Link_of_Hyrule:
Any news on this app's interface getting upgraded to euro better on Android TV (without mouse and using a controller or remote).
[Android Apps and Games] lewinr:
Help! Cannot run apps after repartitioning SDCard

Hi

I have a LG L90 running Android 5.0.2, rooted.

I was using Link2SD and had a 2gb EXT4 2nd partition for Link2SD.

Somehow I managed to use all the space in the 2nd partition and decided to expand it.

I put the SDCard into my Windows PC and opened the second partition with Paragon EXTFS. I copied all files from there to a temp directory on my PC. I then used MiniTools Partition Wizard to kill the second partition, resize my first partition (FAT) to free more space on the SDCard, and create a new larger (4gb) second partition (EXT4, primary). Then I copied all the files I had backed-up to the new partition. Then I put the card back into my phone and booted it.

Now I get errors and cannot run any apps that were linked to the SDCard. I go into Link2SD and recreate the mount script and reboot, and everything looks OK. (I don't see any errors from Link2SD). In Link2SD I try Relink All Application Files it says "found no files to link". And I still cannot use any of the apps. In link2sd all linked apps are marked "reboot device". If I link a new app I get message that it was completed, but then I cannot start the app.

I've put the card back into my PC and everything looks OK. But when I return it to the phone, none of the linked apps work.

Any idea what happened or how to fix it other than killing everything and starting from scratch?

Thanks for your advice.
[Android Apps and Games] Yakchimi:
My device is a RK3066, android 4.4.2 updated by developers of the device, rooted, and when link2sd link some app it won't opne, forced to close, know how i can solve this issue?
[Android Apps and Games] -Jonny-:
As you used windows, you may have removed the Linux permissions and owner information on the files. Check apk are rw-r--r-- and owned by system. Others need x flag, too many to mention.
[Android Apps and Games] lewinr:
thanks. finally I solved the problem by moving everything back to internal memory. (although there were some difficulties since I didn't have enough space to move everything back, and ended up having to de-install and re-install loads of apps).
[Android Apps and Games] Ashwin Khullar:
Will apks and apps be recognised on the sd after installing a new rom?

Linked All my apk's to memory card with this app on my Htc desire 816 ( Dual Sim) Indian Version. ( a5dwg). somehow i actually lost my nandroid backup and planning to install a new rom on my device and Im soft bricked now. resolving this is not an issue but im worried about my apps. i do have moved thr data of the apks along with them by linktosd.

My question is when i insert my memory card again in my device ,will all the apps be again linked automatically to my device?

memory card shows the same storage on the pc as it was before all ths.

and if not then what do i need to do to get all the apks back as the memory card shows the space .

help will be really appreciated :crying::crying:

DEVICE: HTC DESIRE 816 ( DUAL SIM INDIAN VERSION) a5dwg.

Kitkat. 4.4.2 ; Sense 6.0
[Android Apps and Games] AndroidMaster1909:
I am unable to link internal data of apps and obb files to any of my 2 partitions on my sd card :confused:. One is FAT32 and the other is ext2 . I was able to link every other stuff. Any assistance?
[Android Apps and Games] Kianush:
hey guys, I have searched and seen many people having this problem, I have a EXT4 2nd patition as primary on my sdcard and still i cant get any of my app to be linked

I always get this Failure invalid package error

is there a fix or not?!
[Android Apps and Games] :
does not relink dex files on boot

Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this issue. I happen to have Cyanogenmod which may be part of the reason but I'm not sure.

Any insight would be appreciated, thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] jeffivan:
Unable to link Internal Data using Link2sd plus 4.0.7.. Cannot find solution anywhere

Hi,

Could anybody please help me fix this error. I've attached a screenshot of it...Whenever i try linking internal data of any app i get this error "Directory not empty". Please do help ASAP. I have an Xperia mini and am running out of memory. internal storage if full due to only 2 applications internal data alone(whatsapp and google play services namely)..barely have any other apps and internal storage is full :( .. I've searched almost everywhere to fix this but couldn't find a fix.

Once again somebody PLEASE help me find a solution ASAP for this problem as phone is not functioning properly due to lack of internal memory. :(
[Android Apps and Games] TripleR119:
Try to find the ext2 partition works for your device or not.. Or partition the sd card again Or switch to a custom ROM..
[Android Apps and Games] PriyanshuSingh:
Pls sum1 help....if capable..

My internl storage has damagd. My phone isn't booting. I can't wipe intrnl storg from recvry too.

Mob - Xolo 8x1000 (mtk6592 chipset)

So if sum of u can help pls giv ur soltns...
[Android Apps and Games] Eversmile23:
Help needed.
[Android Apps and Games] 5n00p3r:
Hi, I have a Motorola Moto G 2 (XT1068) with stock 5.0.2 running. Wenn I try to Link Apps to SD, I often get errors like these for chrome for example:

Why can't i Link all files?
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
There is nothing this or any app can do to fix that.

Sent from: SGS2 - JB 4.1.2 GB27 / SGS4 - JB 4.2.2 MF9
[Android Apps and Games] horamankurdish:
hi

xperial m dual sim

4.3

2005

fuul root

after instal linl2sd ,DS App2SD Pro when the app creat script and reboot the device hang on logo sony after remove sd card device will on!!!!! more than 10 time i flashed device and format sd card i creat 2 partition but device will hang on sony logo

what is problem?/??
[Android Apps and Games] Eversmile23:
Seems to work, But I still can not understand completely.
[Android Apps and Games] Eversmile23:
Folder Mount now not required?

Now Link2SD plus supports linking obb and data(ext) folders, so are we relieved off the pressure to use 'Folder Mount'(free or paid version) ?

I am experimenting with Link2Sd plus after freezing 'Folder Mount'.
[Android Apps and Games] Duong Phan:
This is good.
[Android Apps and Games] dbjc:
I do get that same message also: Failure: Link2SD package invalid

?????

(on

Samsung SM-J100H - Stock Android 4.4.4 - 64GB SDXC card (25GB exfat, 38+GB ext4)
[Android Apps and Games] dbjc:
While Link2SD were showing 'Failure: package invalid', without chaging my second partition (ext4) in any way nor my 1st partition (exfat).

I successfuly linked/moved apps (

even dex/lib from system ones

) using Apps2SD pointed out by vickybonick! That Apps2SD seems to do miracles. I freed up to 1GB on my internal storage.

I want to confirm that

Apps2SD

from PriceAlert on Play Store worked flawlessly for me.

Mounts2SD did not work for me.

Link2SD did not work for me.

AppMgr III did not work for me.

Apps2SD from PriceAlert

did work

! Right after Play Store install.
[Android Apps and Games] :
This just happened to me -

I am using XtreStoLite Rom. I installed the Galaxy App Store from the separate zip file (forgot what it's called) and when I rebooted, it was as if 75% of my apps were uninstalled. Link2SD seems to have mounted the 2nd partition correctly yet there was something broken there. The UI looked as if it was a fresh install except for the other 25% of apps that appeared in apps.

I couldn't figure out a way to fix this - my nova launcher was gone and when I tried to install it from Play Store, Play Store crashed.

So now I just restored from a backup but I'm afraid this will happen again.

Thoughts? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Eversmile23:
Is it solved?

I came to know that the developer Bakpinar is on Link2SD 4.0.12 beta that takes care of the issues involved with using this app in 64-bit android devices. Is it true? When can we expect its apperance on google play?
[Android Apps and Games] Parth Gulati:
Hii guyz plz help me with my MICROMAX BOLT A24.

The thing is i downloaded link2sd (older version). I opened a menu by swiping from left to right in it and selected option reboot.

Some more option popped up are

Bootloader

Reboot

Power off

Recovery etc.

I selected boot loader..

My stock recovery has only 3options like reboot ,wipe cache partition and wipe user data.

When i selected bootloader from link2sd ,my phone rebooted and when it turned on, the touch is blocked or not working and everything like icons , time , battery logo etc are zoomed and bigger than before . And my buttons r touch.

Only volume and lock keys working and at lock screen i cant swipe it to unlock my phone.

So i tried to factory reset through recovery mod but still same zoom problem and touch problem.

I tried to flash stock rom and downloaded the stock rom (2.3.5) which is in a zip .

I found a way from other forum to flash it and an app to do it.

I tried two softwares like one is upgrade downloader .

It needs the rom in .pac format so i unzipped it and found a .pac rom.

Then selected it to flash then while it says scatter file is loading a error pops which says boot.img is not in the file i loaded so plz help me with all this matter.

And i need cwm recovery for my phone its rooted.

And stock rom aswell.

Plz tell that can i flash any other phone's stock rom of gingerbread or jelly bean etc.

Hit THANX if you are the best ;)

---------- Post added at 11:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:46 AM ----------

I tried two softwares to flash stock rom:

SP Flash Tool.

Topwise Upgrade Downloader.

Topwise upgrade downloader didn't worked but SP flash tool worked but error pops always.

Hit THANX if you are the best ;)

Hit THANX if you are the best ;)
[Android Apps and Games] xdarthanonx:
You probably should have asked for help at this point - before resetting/flashing anything. Also, wrong thread. Try here.
[Android Apps and Games] Parth Gulati:
Yup i asked in xda bfore doing something.

Thx for help

Hit THANX if you are the best ;)

---------- Post added at 01:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:35 PM ----------

Yes i need exactly that indian phones forum

Thnx soo much :thumbup:

Hit THANX if you are the best ;)

---------- Post added at 01:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:36 PM ----------

Man people there dnt know much about phones plz help me.

Hit THANX if you are the best ;)
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
/system full: What do I need to do?

I believe to have Link2SD'ed a lot of (not all) apps, but I'm stuck on understanding how to gain space in /system (which says is only 872MB total).

What type of files should I be looking for?

Is there a way to increase this storage space?
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
Generally speaking, you don't need extra space in /system unless you are installing something as a system app or installing busybox. Regardless of the reason, Link2SD can uninstal system apps or convert them to user apps.

Sent from: SGS2 - JB 4.1.2 GB27 / SGS4 - JB 4.2.2 MF9
[Android Apps and Games] Link_of_Hyrule:
Is there anyway you can update the app to add the ability to symlink specific folders to external storage? By this I mean individual folders not associated with apps. Also please fix the app so it works on the Nexus Player and Android TV without using a mouse that would be great thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Publiuss:
I uses link2sd with satisfaction for many years... Before I upgraded to lollipol!

Now, with android 5.1.1 link2sd is a PITA.

- The most time I use it I for link something I got a soft reboots

- the system recreates art cache even if it is already linked

- often at reboot apps are not like linked (with no mount or script errors) and I must reboot again

- the action linking is incredibly CPU intensive, my device hangs or reboots when doing it ...

Well, I absolutely need it but with link2sd really my device is destroyed!

Please, do something!

Device: Samsung SGS2 plus

Rom: resurrection remix 5.5.0
[Android Apps and Games] idoit:
I'm sure it has been asked before but I couldn't find anything relevant other than http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/32285/how-does-freezing-an-app-work-technically. I want to know what does Link2SD do exactly? Does it move the app to somewhere else or just rename the extension or what?
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
Move apk, dex, and/or libs to second partition on removable SD card. Then make a symlink in their original location pointing to their new location.

Sent from: SGS2 - JB 4.1.2 GB27 / SGS4 - JB 4.2.2 MF9
[Android Apps and Games] idoit:
Totally incorrect answer. Right now, on my rooted phone, I am using Link2SD without a removable sd card and it does it flawlessly! Still need an answer.

If 'pm disable {app}' moves stuff here and there, I'd rather not use it as I want to minimize write access on my internal sd card. Is it merely changing name of app or actually moving it to somewhere else on internal sd card?
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
I was describing "link to SD". I think the "move to SD" just emulates the phone's built-in function or forces it when the phone won't (e.g. move Facebook to SD).

Sent from: SGS2 - JB 4.1.2 GB27 / SGS4 - JB 4.2.2 MF9
[Android Apps and Games] idoit:
Do you know what exactly does "Freeze" do?
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
Probably the same as the built-in disable or whatever Titanium Backup does which may be the same thing.

Sent from: SGS2 - JB 4.1.2 GB27 / SGS4 - JB 4.2.2 MF9
[Android Apps and Games] idoit:
I am having the same issue. Anyone found out why?
[Android Apps and Games] eckocompile:
Same as Titanium backup freeze feature.
[Android Apps and Games] Landraider17:
I am unable to cleanup 2rd Partition on My Asus Zenfone 5 (Lollipop). It returns an error : "Attempt to get length of Null array!". Is there anything to resolve this issue?

Thanks ...
[Android Apps and Games] idoit:
There are times when some data folders for apps are not recognized in Link2SD, for example, the folder for Viber stickers is /sdcard/viber/media/.stickers and I'd like to have them in the external SD card. In fact all pictures and videos are in /sdcard/viber/media/ which I'd like to move out. Is there anyway for Link2SD to do it?

Right now, I'm using either FolderMount or DirectoryBind for folders that Link2SD doesn't recognize and they are not really reliable.
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
No. And if it did, it would be just as unreliable as FM and DB.

Sent from: SGS2 - JB 4.1.2 GB27 / SGS4 - JB 4.2.2 MF9
[Android Apps and Games] idoit:
But I'm sure people have cleverer ideas to get around this... ?
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
Cleverness can only get you so far without rewriting the whole operating system from scratch.

Sent from: SGS2 - JB 4.1.2 GB27 / SGS4 - JB 4.2.2 MF9
[Android Apps and Games] Eversmile23:
Awesome app.

Now we, the users of 64-bit android devices are very happy to see the addition of support for 64-bit devices. Now 'moving to SD' is working fine besides linking 'Obb' and 'data'. Thank you Bakpinar.
[Android Apps and Games] rilazo:
Size limitation??

Is in Link2SD a size limitation for the second partition?

I used a 64GB microSD card. Half of it is formated as primary FAT32 the other partition is a primary ext4. With Cyanogen the mounting script failed always. Parameter error. Then I used a 8GB microSD with the same setting. With this card it works perfect.
[Android Apps and Games] TobiBot:
Apps stop when launched

Hi! I'm using Link2Sd since Yesterday with my HTC Desire 816 (Lollipop) and it worked perfectly on my 16 gb ext4 partition, but when I started the phone today, some Apps I linked to the SD stopped when Iaunching them.

I googled my problem, but haven't found something so far. I did a factory reset, but it still didn't work. Has anyone else this bug? Anyone know how to fix that?

Greetings, Tobi
[Android Apps and Games] xdarthanonx:
Re-linking .dex files

Is there any way to automate re-linking .dex files (instead of using the Link dalvik-cache files menu option) after wiping the Dalvik cache?
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
I'm pretty sure there's an option for that in the settings.

Sent from: SGS2 - JB 4.1.2 GB27 / SGS4 - JB 4.2.2 MF9
[Android Apps and Games] xdarthanonx:
Hmm, I already have that setting (Relink dex files at boot) enabled... :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
Then it should do it after boot unless you have something blocking Link2SD from loading at boot.

Sent from: SGS2 - JB 4.1.2 GB27 / SGS4 - JB 4.2.2 MF9
[Android Apps and Games] Dark-Coder:
link2sd , keep getting invalid package error ?? is their any way to fix this ?? or at-least recommend me another alternative...
[Android Apps and Games] vickybonick:
You can try Apps2SD