[Guide]How to use directory bind on galaxy s3

bala_gamer · Sep 16, 2012

We all know about this tool "directory bind"

This tool is much required for s3 as we dont have the option to move an app to sd card. Making this guide for people who are having trouble configuring/using "directory bind" on s3.

Steps:

1. Install directory bind.
2. goto app preferences
Change the default data path to

Code:

/mnt/extSdCard/

Change the default target path to

Code:

/sdcard/

3. Select "add new entry" and press the menu key , you will get an option called "data transfer assistant" . Select it.
4. Now select the source "data" folder to be moved.
5. Once the files are transferred to the new location select "bind checked" option in the app menu.
6. job done.

Below is the pictorial example of moving "Asphalt 7 " sd card data to external sd

the source directory for this game is located in "mnt/sdcard/android/obb"

the above directory is binded to "mnt/extSdCard/Directorybind/obb"

tips:

* select "bind on boot" in preference to keep the binding after reboot
* you can backup your current binding settings , by default the file is stored in "/sdcard" as csv file.
* uncheck "handles usb connection" in preference if you dont want to disturb your binding when connecting/disconnecting usb.

FallenOut · Sep 16, 2012

nice n good guide
by the way
it doesnt work on exfat cards
so suggested to format the 64gb card to fat32 before doing so
failure to do so
would result in damaged sd card error after moving a few games

bala_gamer · Sep 16, 2012

Most of the binding should work, if you guys find something not working pls post it here so that it will save others time. I'll update the compatibility list in this post

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slaphead20 · Sep 16, 2012

nice one bg.......the man does it again :thumbup::beer::thumbup:

IamIrene · Sep 16, 2012

wow move the whole obb folder will work ???

bala_gamer · Sep 16, 2012

XeactorZ said:
wow move the whole obb folder will work ???

binded the whole obb folder and yes it worked, is there any other games that stores data there?

《spilled from dragon jellybean rom》

FallenOut · Sep 17, 2012

XeactorZ said:
wow move the whole obb folder will work ???

u try it then report back at lyn lolz

alkatrazz · Sep 17, 2012

Works well. Thanks @Bala. But one point here. Surprisingly i did not find anything in Android/obb folder. Asphalt files and Modern Combact 3 files were found in /Android/data with crazy long names( com.gameloft.android.GAND.GloftM3SS for MC3 and com.gameloft.android.SAMSUNG.GloftA7SS for asphalt 7). Just my 2 cents.

bala_gamer · Sep 17, 2012

nomad_j said:
Works well. Thanks @Bala. But one point here. Surprisingly i did not find anything in Android/obb folder. Asphalt files and Modern Combact 3 files were found in /Android/data with crazy long names( com.gameloft.android.GAND.GloftM3SS for MC3 and com.gameloft.android.SAMSUNG.GloftA7SS for asphalt 7). Just my 2 cents.

Strange I had my data in obb, it was different with previous install.

《spilled from dragon jellybean rom》

maatus · Sep 17, 2012

bala_gamer said:
Most of the binding should work, if you guys find something not working pls post it here so that it will save others time. I'll update the compatibility list in this post

《spilled from dragon jellybean rom》

it doesnt say anywhere in this thread but does it require rooting? My only reason for rooting would be exactly to be able to transfer files from my 16 gb to extSd. Although I have no experience in rooting

ABC_Universal · Sep 17, 2012

maatus said:
it doesnt say anywhere in this thread but does it require rooting? My only reason for rooting would be exactly to be able to transfer files from my 16 gb to extSd. Although I have no experience in rooting

Yes, it requires rooting.

IamIrene · Sep 17, 2012

bala_gamer said:
binded the whole obb folder and yes it worked, is there any other games that stores data there?

《spilled from dragon jellybean rom》

wow that was awesome then
I don't know so i move 1 by 1 folder =.=

FallenOut said:
u try it then report back at lyn lolz

will do but need to move back in order to try again
and once got game data install at there, need to move the whole folder back and move back using directory bind right ?

aayush1409 · Sep 19, 2012

Works like thunder and fire!!!

Moved the whole "Android" folder from internal storage to sd card and freed myself of 9gb of space and the apps are also working...
So.... YAAHOOOO!!!!
Thanks mate

---------- Post added at 01:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:41 PM ----------

By the way I AM having 1 problem
After doing all the binding and all i go and play one of my 1gb games and after 3 min.'s the screen shows me with the notification window that Directory Bind has stopped working but still the app works with no hiccups and yet again after every few minutes the screen prompts show that directory binder has stopped...
Any way to fix the problem mate, the rest is cheese
-Using Samsung galaxy SIII Int, Version
4.1.1
With SdCard as 64gb ultra Sandisk Class 10

FallenOut · Sep 19, 2012

aayush1409 said:
Moved the whole "Android" folder from internal storage to sd card and freed myself of 9gb of space and the apps are also working...
So.... YAAHOOOO!!!!
Thanks mate

---------- Post added at 01:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:41 PM ----------

By the way I AM having 1 problem
After doing all the binding and all i go and play one of my 1gb games and after 3 min.'s the screen shows me with the notification window that Directory Bind has stopped working but still the app works with no hiccups and yet again after every few minutes the screen prompts show that directory binder has stopped...
Any way to fix the problem mate, the rest is cheese
-Using Samsung galaxy SIII Int, Version
4.1.1
With SdCard as 64gb ultra Sandisk Class 10

wat format is ur card?
exfat or fat32?

Obagleyfreer · Sep 19, 2012

Hi mate,

Thank you very much for your guide, I am however having a few issues......

I follow the guide exactly and all the games work in the directory I've moved ('Android' folder). However it stops other games from working that are on the root of my internal SD card or some reason???

Also even if I click on bind at boot after a reboot I need to redo the WHOLE process over again. Even select directories again and re bind them. When my phone reboots a message pops up saying it's binding my directories but it isn't, I just seem to find a way to save it.

Any ideas would be very much appreciated!!

Thank you

djase · Sep 19, 2012

it works but no with games with obb folder : need redownloading data

rvpals · Sep 20, 2012

FallenOut said:
nice n good guide
by the way
it doesnt work on exfat cards
so suggested to format the 64gb card to fat32 before doing so
failure to do so
would result in damaged sd card error after moving a few games

I have a 64GB MicroSD card for my Verizon S III, do you know why from time to time it would give me the damaged sd card error? when that happens, how to fix it without re-formatting it? What's proper way to prepare the 64GB card for use in Samsung Galaxy S III.

I'm very curious because I have tried many times to reformat my 64GB card and recopying all my files.

Thank you

ow3rk1ll · Sep 20, 2012

Nice guide it will help me a lot thanks man ..:thumbup:

Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

hollow1 · Sep 20, 2012

This is in my S3. Hope it can help someone to understand it better.
Sometimes you might confuse, but please look at the path as in example in this picture, it will be easier.

Also don't forget to backup database file in the option. This help you restore file & path easily if you manage to wipe, flash new rom.
The backup file is located in internal sd card, root folder. It can even be edited from Excel.

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

---------- Post added at 08:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:17 AM ----------

PS: Forget about the green button. It mean I am activate Asphalt7 folder to play the game.

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bala_gamer · Sep 20, 2012

Obagleyfreer said:
Hi mate,

Thank you very much for your guide, I am however having a few issues......

I follow the guide exactly and all the games work in the directory I've moved ('Android' folder). However it stops other games from working that are on the root of my internal SD card or some reason???

Also even if I click on bind at boot after a reboot I need to redo the WHOLE process over again. Even select directories again and re bind them. When my phone reboots a message pops up saying it's binding my directories but it isn't, I just seem to find a way to save it.

Any ideas would be very much appreciated!!

Thank you

I had this problem initially (locations not sticking after a boot). This was solved by changing the source and target directory in the preference menu with the right path. Check the directory path again.

《spilled from dragon jellybean rom》

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