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[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
All your apps will be there and can be run.

But you may get unexpected force closes from some applications. Broken Android permissions may cause force closes (SecurityExceptions).

Re-installing the app can fix these.

Try reinstall button in Link2SD. This will re-install the app, all previous user data will be saved and app will be automatically relinked by Link2SD after installing.

Note: It installs from existing apk file, does not download anything.
[Android Apps and Games] schindler123:
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Open Minitool select this drive and resize down FAT partition, you will see an unallocated area at the end of the card. Create ext2, ext3 or FAT32 partition in that area (create as primary, not logical), click apply.

In this procedure after "you will see an unallocated area at the end of the card." how do i create ext or Fat partition ?

i can c any button for creating that.On that unallocated partition when i click there is no button enabled except for properties and create.
[Android Apps and Games] curiouso9:
Im sorry, why so hard? Link2SD mount 2nd partition n we can see it using root explorer at data/sdext. why dont we just adb pull apk from data/sdext ? Or using qtadb n explore n backup data/sdext ? What the advantages of your way?

Seem complicated.
[Android Apps and Games] curiouso9:
Click create?
[Android Apps and Games] zando2712:
Hello bakpinar

Would it possible to get support for Archos 5 Internet Tablet?

Your app does not work with the A5IT.

The A5IT has built in sdcard which is mapped at /sdcard

The microSD card is mapped at /sdcard/sdcard

I have a rooted A5IT and the microSD card already has a 512 MB partition (mapped at /system/sd ) used for a2sd, but I think Link2SD sounds like a better option.

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] Majesty00:
Hello,

I have questions that, I think, haven't been answered in this thread. I've played around with Link2SD, it recognizes my 2nd ext3 partition and I can create links with my apps. Now, there are some things I don't understand. I am far from being a linux expert, but I'm not a noob either. So, please bear with me. :-)

1st: When I move apps with Link2SD. The link is stated a created and then if I manage the app, it still shows as if it was completely in the internal storage. I mean, when you do a "Move to SDCard", the app's size changes to whatever's left on the internal storage (the data for instance). Is that behavior normal for Link2SD?

2nd: can Apps2SD and Link2SD live well together? Or you only have to have one of them installed? I have both installed, maybe the behavior in my 1st question is related.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] lavero.burgos:
thank you so much :)
[Android Apps and Games] josuearisty:
Well... yes... its very complicated... :p

That way is very easy... :D great...

Im using TOTAL COMMANDER with a plugin called ext2rw you just have to access to Linux Ext2 partition, that way I can do it through windows!!!
[Android Apps and Games] masterwee:
Hi bakpinar, I am using GT5500 with eclair and link2sd 1.5.5 I have a problem with my apps (those which is moved to sd card) went missing after i reboot my phone. what seems to be the problem? could you help?
[Android Apps and Games] smartphoneguy:
bakpinar,

Could you please look into adding the option to link the native library (*.so) files that some apps install in their /data directory to the Link2SD sdext2 partition? These libraries are typically quite large (1MB - 10MB each), so moving just a few to SD can really achieve a space savings.

To save precious /data space on my Nexus One, I have long been using a script to link .so libraries from Angry Birds, RockPlayer, Adobe Flash, PrinterShare, Nook, and Aldiko (35MB+ total) to /cache/lib. I modified the script to instead link to /data/sdext2/lib, and all of the apps except one seem to work fine (at least on my ext3-formatted partition). Nook force closes at startup; but since it works when linked to /cache/lib, I have to think that can be fixed (permissions issue?).

If this request has been posted before, I apologize. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] zeroize:
My SE X10 Mini uses yaffs2 for the internal partitions (by default, using official 2.1 rom).

Does Link2SD support yaffs2 for the second partition of the sdcard?

Edit: Even if it supports it, I can't find a tool to format the partition in yaffs2. Anyone knows how to do it, so I can try it?

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] teapea:
When I look at the apps in Links3SD the Total App size is bigger than the APK and the DEX.

EG QQPlayer

Total = 7.21MB

APK = 2.64MB

DEX = 124KB

So I am assuming there is still ~4.5MB on the phone memory somewhere? What is left on the phone - and can this be moved too?

This is the same for many apps - so my internal space is still filling up even when using this for most of my apps.
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
I'm working on linking data directory of the apps to SD card.
[Android Apps and Games] Hemun:
i created 300 mb partition for link2sd but i want to undo it and allocate 200 mb back to my sd card. can i do it?? how??
[Android Apps and Games] insx:
Use partitioning software to delete the unwanted partition and increase the size of the wanted partition.
[Android Apps and Games] danceswithbongs:
The extra storage is the data file for that app.

bakpinar posted that he is working on ability to link the data file as well.

Hope that answers the question.

walkin the walk while tappin the talk

danceswithbongs
[Android Apps and Games] sasa g:
Your way work like charm.

TNX
[Android Apps and Games] OpEratioN:
sorry for my english :o

i can't use Link2SD in my x10 with FreeX10 Beta4

when i run link2sd 1.5.5,

it tell me second partition not found.

but my sd card have 2 partition,

1 is fat32 with primary,

1 is ext2 with primary,

If reboot phone,

I need to reformat the SD card.

Someone can help me solve this problem?

Or I have to close the add2sd?

thanks a lot!
[Android Apps and Games] nikctsh:
Dear bakpinar ,

the market fix does not work on my phone after the recent update . When i use it , it fix nothing . The app does not shown out as installed when i browse through the market , however , once i download the updated app , it will relink and replace previous app . It just doesn't shown out at "my app" place .
[Android Apps and Games] bsinclair:
Quick question on symbolic links. All I need is being able to create on /nand (my internal disk on Coby Kyros) a link to /sdcard/Docs.

Why? Lots of apps like quickoffice query the os to find where my storage is, and on tablets with an internal disk it defaults to it (instead of /sdcard on phones). And this is a problem as I am then unable to open the docs that are ALL on my sdcard.

What I am looking for is create a link, on /nand, that appear like a regular directory, that when I tap, changes me to /sdcard/Docs.

Is this possible? If yes, how?
[Android Apps and Games] grifovunque:
is there the possibiliti to select all apps installed and link all???

i have about 100 apps to move

:-(
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
In the latest version app does not disappear from the system after linking and therefore "market fix" does not find anything to repair.

"Market fix" can be considered obsolote and I'll remove it from the menu in a future release.

Did you try to install any app from the market and clean the market cache.
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
Unfortunately, not avaliable in the current version.

But it will be in a future release, for sure.
[Android Apps and Games] nikctsh:
Well, like i said, i have downloaded an updated app.Although it doesn't appear in "my app",but link2sd relink it after download completed. I did clean the cache.
[Android Apps and Games] nikctsh:
The updated app that i have mentioned also does not shown out at "my app"
[Android Apps and Games] elcede:
Could you add to new version 2 things: multi select to link a few app at one click and backup of second partition? That will help with switching roms :p thx very much for this app.
[Android Apps and Games] nikctsh:
Dear bakpinar, just an hour ago, when i reboot my phone,again, it unable to detect sd card. After second reboot, all app crash and i have to reinstall all those app.This time really annoying because i used almost an hour time to reinstall them. Is there any way to fix this problem? What can i do to fix this ? Is there anyway you can do to make those linked app not to crash after such an annoying reboot? I really really need help on this. Because as i said, this problem happens always! And I'm wondering why some app such as angry birds won't crash but other app such as talking tom will. Please, i really need your help. Thx in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] Lilim:
OK, I tried this (using CM7) but my Milestone hangs every time I try to do any operation in /sd-ext (even listing it's contents as root). Any ideas how to solve this? I know that CM7 has the ability to move any file to the sdcard, but I got used to the Link2SD method and would like to use it again.
[Android Apps and Games] kodinos:
Hey guys! I would like to ask an IMPORTANT question:

Since I re-flashed my phone with its original 2.1 ROM, I rooted it at once with z4root and then I installed Link2SD.

However, my Android Market application didn't manage to get updated before the rooting, and now (as far as I googled it) it can't get updated OTA because my phone is rooted.

So, that means I have to un-root the phone, let the Market get updated, and then re-root.

My question is: If I un-root for a while, is there going to be a problem with Link2SD and all the apps that are already linked to the SD 2nd partition? Even if I don't run any of them while I am un-rooted?

Any help appreciated guys! Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] PCManiacPT:
Greetings,

First of all thanks for this wonderful app for android. :D

Now, I have this annoying problem. I have the latest app2sd and had on my phone quite a big number of apps and games but I had to factory reset my phone. Now, after reinstalling link2sd I can't find anyway to re-link the previously installed things.

I have read that the link2sd should detect the applications and relink them automatically but mine doesn't want to do it. and installing the applications one-by-one... xD

Anyway, is there any way to do make link2sd or any script I can run on my phone to re-link the things?

My phone is a Vodafone 945 (also known as ZTE Joe) with android 2.1 and a 8Gb SD card partitioned in 2 (1 fat, 1 ext2).

Thanks for any help.
[Android Apps and Games] nibras_reeza:
We are eagerly awaiting for the next update with batch linking/unlinking. ;)

Oh and btw, it will be really nice if you'd allow linking/unlinking the dex separately for each app. Of course, I can just delete the link if I want the dex back in internal memory. However, would be great to have this feature.
[Android Apps and Games] fpbasilio:
link2sd and titanium bckup

just want to ask if link2sd can work with titanium backup?

I mean if i create a backup of apk+data of app linked to sd card with titanium backup, would it backup the apk and data itself or just the links?

and if i restore it, would i properly get my data back?
[Android Apps and Games] rafaelfabio:
thanks

post is really helpfull. i followed your steps on A60 and now i have 145mb free internal memory even with loads of apps on my phone.. ive linked the games and other softwares which occupy lots of space to sd card.... thanks alot.. thank you so much. :) :) :) :) :)
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
You can un-root, even uninstall the Link2SD.

Your linked apps can be run without any problems.
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
Broken Android permissions may cause force closes (SecurityExceptions) such as "android.permission.WAKE_LOCK", "android.permission.INTERNET" etc.

If an app does not use these permissions it won't crash.

This happens when the app is not avaliable at boot time once. The only way to fix is reinstalling the app.
[Android Apps and Games] nikctsh:
Oh i see...seem like nothing i can do except reinstall it...so , if i unmount the my current sd card and mount a new sd card , what will happen to it ? Will those linked application crash like that too ? Because i'm planning to change to a 16Gb sd card . I can partition and use it for link2sd as well right ?
[Android Apps and Games] kodinos:
thank you for the clarification bakpinar !

ps: the program is way better in concept than app2sd! good job!
[Android Apps and Games] Keigi:
Great APP!!! :D

Thks bakpinar :)
[Android Apps and Games] neogeek:
I tried to partition my SD card on myTouch 3G slide as suggested and in different possible combination but my phone keeps giving the damaged SD card message. Is there something that I should or not be doing?
[Android Apps and Games] Lilim:
df -h:

Filesystem Size Used Available Use% Mounted on
tmpfs 113.1M 0 113.1M 0% /dev
tmpfs 113.1M 0 113.1M 0% /mnt/asec
/dev/block/mtdblock6 175.6M 140.4M 35.2M 80% /system
/dev/block/mtdblock8 197.1M 108.6M 88.5M 55% /data
/dev/block/mtdblock7 106.0M 37.1M 68.9M 35% /cache
tmpfs 113.1M 0 113.1M 0% /dev
tmpfs 113.1M 0 113.1M 0% /mnt/asec
tmpfs 113.1M 0 113.1M 0% /mnt/obb
/dev/block/mtdblock5 8.8M 8.4M 328.0K 96% /cdrom
tmpfs 2.0M 24.0K 2.0M 1% /tmp
/dev/block/mtdblock0 1.5M 1.3M 216.0K 86% /pds
/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 755.9M 16.8M 700.8M 2% /sd-ext
/dev/block/vold/179:1
6.6G 1.9G 4.8G 28% /mnt/sdcard
/dev/block/vold/179:1
6.6G 1.9G 4.8G 28% /mnt/secure/asec
/dev/block/dm-0 2.0M 432.0K 1.6M 21% /mnt/asec/bankdroid.soda-1
/dev/block/dm-1 20.3M 18.1M 2.1M 89% /mnt/asec/com.rovio.angrybirdsseasons-1
/dev/block/dm-2 20.3M 18.4M 1.8M 91% /mnt/asec/com.rovio.angrybirds-1

Unfortunately I don't have a proper adb set up :( I can provide the log from CatLog after the boot, though it might not be what you need. I'll configure adb if it's necessary.
[Android Apps and Games] mallaccra:
Link2SD

I got the same issues and almost give up but finally managed to get it working, try the steps below.....

#1. Move/backup your your "Android" and "LOST.DIR" folders from the SD Card to the PC

#2. Format your sd card using SDFormatter

then using the MiniTool Partition

#3. Move/Resize Partition your SD Card to whatever size

#4. Create Ext3 partition (primary)

#5. Make your SD card to active (the first partition - FAT32)

#6. Click Apply......

#7. Copy/Move the "Android" and "LOST.DIR" folders from the PC to the first partition (FAT32 partition)

#8. Boot your phone......voilla Link2SD is now fully working

Thanks to the developer for creating this awesome app......
[Android Apps and Games] samaruf:
Apps disappeared on Huawei Ideos S7

I posted this in the Huawei Ideos 7 thread but haven't gotten any responses so far. Yesterday I downloaded link2sd and followed all the instructions to the dot and was able to get link2sd working on the 2GB ext2 partition on the 8GB internal sdcard.

The problem started after I rebooted using Quickboot. Half of the linked applications disappeared from the app drawer including Maps, Angry Birds, CoPilot, to name a few. I tried rebooting several times but to no avail. I even purchased HotReboot because I read a post saying a hot boot brought back the apps. Well that didn't work either.

The problem seems to be link2sd is having issues with the ext2 partition but I am not sure how 10-12 apps are shown correctly linked but another dozen are gone. In Root Explorer I can see all the .apk files in data/sdext2 folder which gives me relief as this means the files weren't wiped out.

Appreciate any help you guys can lend here.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] MongooseHelix:
The problem is the log doesn't show the initial boot process we are interested in once the phone is booted up. I just added an alternative to using adb in my previous post which worked when I tested it. Check those instructions and see if you can get the log that way.
[Android Apps and Games] neogeek:
Thanks for sharing ... I tried the steps listed out above and I got past the "damaged SD" problem.

I run Link2SD and chose ext3 as my SD Card 2nd partition. I get the following error:

Mount script cannot be created.

: cannot create /system/etc/install-recovery.sh: not enough memory

After that the phone would restart.

The thing is that I partitioned 2.5GB on my ext3 partition. Any help would be great. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] :
Very good app! But why don't work with ext4 on my swift ?
[Android Apps and Games] enotar:
Need help

with my tablet when i create the second partition the sd card is no mre recognize and if I delete the partition tablet one more time recognize the sd card

why?

thank you
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
Sounds like a SD card problem. Have you had a chance to try with an another card?
[Android Apps and Games] rnayden:
No, unfortunately I have not tried with another card.

Also is there a possibility that I can see what is on the ext2 partition? With some sort of file manager, perhaps? Because right now it says that I have 32 MB used, but I have removed all my apps through link2sd...
[Android Apps and Games] AllGamer:
seems like it is still not fully compatible with other phones

Motorola XT720
[Android Apps and Games] xCookie:
Excellent!

Here on mine LG GT540 Optimus (android 2.1-update-1 euroopen v20B stock)

is working like charm! :D

Thanx dev, keep up excellent work!
[Android Apps and Games] sur1k:
works great! Thanks a lot :)

SE x10 mini pro, 2.0.2.A.0.24 (Eclair)
[Android Apps and Games] Riley600:
Instructions are at this post on how to get it to work on the XT720 (and perhaps other Motorola phones?):

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=10866898&postcount=8
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
I've made small changes and added support for some roms which install-recovery.sh is not operational. Also added ext2.ko module installation on boot (if exists) for Motorola phones.

You can install the new version (1.0.5) from first post.
[Android Apps and Games] crz6662:
Read every post, didn't see an answer to the question: Will this work with Ext 3?

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] AllGamer:
THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!
[Android Apps and Games] necrohades:
Hi! i haven't tried the latest version yet (.05). have someone checked if the latest version fixed the app not showing on android market?

so that we can update apps without having to move it back to phone memory first to check for updates.

thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] SkaDiver:
BRILLIANTLY done!!!

Works perfectly on my X10 mini with Éclair *latest update*. Because of your app, I now got back to 60MB free memory, with no more laggings like when I had only 2MB of free memory.

Noticed something real smart too that your app makes possible: whenever the market locates an update, I copy the app back to internal memory, update it, then re-link it. Simple as that! Genius work!

I have an improved sony ericsson thanks to you!!!

Have a very nice day, week and so on!!!

(Also: your advice on a partition manager was SPOT ON. I`ve connected it via USB, then had a tap on the "mount card to be able to copy/paste files with the computer", opened the Minitool, resized the card, created a 1GB partition with the ext2 specs, set apply and it was done. After that just ejected, then on the phone and then unplugged the cable from the computer, and it was done!)

Nice job!!!
[Android Apps and Games] 9inch:
It works great! Thank you very much!

I am with LG GT540 v2.1
[Android Apps and Games] necrohades:
do you mean the market can detect installed apps without moving the apps back to internal memory first? that would be great then! will download the latest version when i get back home then :)

thanks Bakpinar for this!
[Android Apps and Games] iridaki:
This app is really great!

I use it on my Xperia X10 (2.1). If anyone has trouble, let me say a couple of things:

1. If you have an application already installed and used, and decide to use Link2SD to move it to your SD, it probably will not work, as in it will force-close after a few seconds of opening, it will not function properly (VidTrim for example, could not save trimmed videos) or not open at all. BUT if you install an application and DON'T OPEN IT, but immediately use Link2SD, move it to your SD and reboot, it will work perfectly fine!

2. For missing Market links, Titanium Backup restores them perfectly! ***

So, thank you very much for this application, now I can have all the games I want without worrying about space! :) :) :)

I made a thread about it on the X10 forums, I hope you don't mind!

*** I have a question about Market updates: if I update an app on my SD through Market, will the new apk be placed where it was before, or it will be moved back to internal memory? Haven't had a chance to try that as of now.
[Android Apps and Games] aamzalag:
Bapkinar i think the way to solve the issue of some roms not mounting the ext2 partition with your script is to change your script from an sh file to just simply a empty file. just remove the .sh and it will run at boot as long as it is in the init.d folder. I saw u moved it there but u left it as a sh script. just take that off and it works. i have tested on my droid since day one by making my own script.
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
Thanks for this. I'll fix it in new release...
[Android Apps and Games] domcas:
I installed version 1.04 and linked several apps. Everything is OK (thanks Bapkinar). As I understand with version 1.05 Market can detect installed apps on SD and if they need to be updated or not. True ?

If so what should I do to upgrade safely ? Unlink apps -> uninstall 1.04 -> install 1.05 -> relink apps ? Or simply install 1.05 ?

Thanks a keep up the good work.
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
You can simply install the latest version.
[Android Apps and Games] SrMoure:
I ve installed v1.05 in my zte v9, but when i launch it I get a FC (process com.buak.link2sd) after the message of ext2 mount found.

Other people used v1.04 without problems in the zte v9. Where ca i get v1.04 to try ?

thanks,

srmoure

PS: In my superuser allowed apps only appeard titanium backup. When i installed link2sd it didn t request root access. Is this correct ?
[Android Apps and Games] bakpinar:
UPDATE:

new release, 1.0.6. You can install from first post.
[Android Apps and Games] mallaccra:
In the Link2SD choose ext2 instead of ext3 that should solve the problem, it will work.....
[Android Apps and Games] nikctsh:
Dear bakpinar , can you please add a new function for link2sd , that is REINSTALL AND RELINK ALL LINKED APPLICATION , or even better , let us "tick" the application we wish to reinstall and relink , because i don't wish to reinstall some application that won't crash like i said ? Thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] 172av8r:
Great APP.. It seems to be working great on my Eris running XTR Rom.

I say "seems", because I don't know how to verify that the apps are really moving to SD, freeing up internal memory. everything works as advertised, and I'm able to link apps.

I just moved (Linked) over 20MB of apps that were in memory. I then tried to install an app (Angry Birds Rio) which is 12MB, but get an error that I don't have enough free memory.

If the 20MB apps really moved, then I should have plenty of free memory. How do I check to see where the apps "Really" are stored, and if Link2SD is working properly.
[Android Apps and Games] danceswithbongs:
172av8r

Use something like root explorer or ghost commander top look into your internal data folder's sub folders. Open app folder and scroll to the apps you linked, they should not show any file size unlike non linked apps, rather they should show arrow to actual apk file on ext.

Now go to data sub folder ext2.

There you should find the linked apps apk file and its size as that is the space the apk is taking up on ext.

Hope this helps

walkin the walk while tappin the talk

danceswithbongs
[Android Apps and Games] neogeek:
2nd partition in ext3 and chose ext2 and ext3 - still same error message and phone reboot.

Tried 2nd partition in ext2 and chose ext2 and ext3 - still same error message and phone reboot.

Tried 2nd partition in FAT16 and chose FAT16 - still same error message and phone reboot.

Any ideas?