[Guide] partition and link2sd [pictures included for each step]

dorqus · Sep 30, 2014

Your guide was awesome - thank you! (I gave you a thanks on page 1)
I have an 8gb microsd card in an Azpen A727 tablet which I split into two partitions - 1st is a 6gb FAT32, and the 2nd is a 1.5gb (or the remainder) in ext4.
I installed Links2sd, created the scripts, and rebooted, and everything looks to be OK, but when I try and install something (i.e. Dragon City for my kids) it says "Insufficient space" - I'm no stranger to Android or Linux, but can't figure out why it's not working as designed.
Thanks...
Here are the filesystem mounts:

Code:

6GB FAT32:
/dev/block/vold/179:1 on /mnt/extsd/179_1 type vfat (rw,dirsync,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime,uid=1000,gid=1023,fmask=0702,dmask=0702,allow_utime=0020,codepage=cp437,iocharset=ascii,shortname=mixed,utf8,errors=continue)
1GB EXT4:
/dev/block/vold/179:2 on /data/sdext2 type ext4 (rw,relatime,data=ordered)

gerope · Sep 30, 2014

Same issue here.

I created a secondary (primary) ext4 platform on my sd card and installed Link2SD. On launch it asked me for the partition system (I checked ext4) and created the mount script.

Now after reboot, what am I expected to see?

My internal partitions are still full:

/data: 144 out of 178 used
/system: 193 out of 206 used

Consequently, I still cannot install or update most of the apps.

What to do?

Any advice is appreciated!

dorqus · Sep 30, 2014

gerope said:
Same issue here.

I created a secondary (primary) ext4 platform on my sd card and installed Link2SD. On launch it asked me for the partition system (I checked ext4) and created the mount script.

Now after reboot, what am I expected to see?

My internal partitions are still full:

/data: 144 out of 178 used
/system: 193 out of 206 used

Consequently, I still cannot install or update most of the apps.

What to do?

Any advice is appreciated!

It's a step I missed as well - you need to move existing apps to the phone, then create links to them. Or alternatively, remove all your apps and download them from scratch and link2sd will "Do the right thing" and create the proper links. I was able to move some apps, install a few more, but still have issues downloading some apps as I don't have enough free space. I guess that's what I get for buying a $20 tablet and expecting it to be usable

gerope · Oct 1, 2014

@dorqus

Helpful tip, thank you!

I went for the Plus version of Link2SD which also allows me to link data files.

Furthermore, I moved even system apps such as the Play Services and the Play Store.

Now I have sufficient place to install most of the apps, which are then automatically linked to the sdcard by Link2SD.

I also tried the initext method which, however, did not work for me on CM 10.1.

I will stick to this approach now!

TheMatrix2000 · Oct 9, 2014

Hello,

I am using link2sd for quit some time on Andoid 4.1.2. But since some weeks i switched to 4.4.4 from Packman cm11 base.
I can't update linked apps from playstore anymore-error. See screenshot. After the update the app is deleted. If i try to reinstall the app from Google Play i get the same error.
I have to use Titanium Backup or sdmaid to delete old app leftovers. Then finally i can reinstall the app from playstore.

Has anyone the same problem?

Log:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xsrdmg0i9l81ucf/Log-Link2sd.txt?dl=0

raulfdocastro · Oct 12, 2014

Thanks

Thanks sanny5 you're guide was very illustrative, I'm going to try the ext4 partition in the poor internal memory of the Samsung Galaxy Ace.

Maybe is easier make the partition with CWM in an reboot recovery, at least, you only need your phone. :cyclops:

Cheers to everyone. :good:

mikemsc13 · Oct 12, 2014

TheMatrix2000 said:
Hello,

I am using link2sd for quit some time on Andoid 4.1.2. But since some weeks i switched to 4.4.4 from Packman cm11 base.
I can't update linked apps from playstore anymore-error. See screenshot. After the update the app is deleted. If i try to reinstall the app from Google Play i get the same error.
I have to use Titanium Backup or sdmaid to delete old app leftovers. Then finally i can reinstall the app from playstore.

Has anyone the same problem?

Log:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xsrdmg0i9l81ucf/Log-Link2sd.txt?dl=0

You can try to remove links created with link2sd, then update the app, then create links again.

Sent from my GT-S7710 using Tapatalk

jscoolen · Nov 28, 2014

CAn I use this without a cardreader? Maybe, put it in a camera?

Viper The Ripper · Nov 28, 2014

jscoolen said:
CAn I use this without a cardreader? Maybe, put it in a camera?

Do you mean to formart your sacard and to manage the partitions? ... Yes

stuwemaina · Dec 9, 2014

cannot create ext4 on sd

Hello,

I use the MiniTool Partition Wizard on a 32GB and follow all steps as described. I have previously done this a number of time successfully.
I bought a new SD card which works fine. The problem is when I partition my card to 24GB (FAT32) + 4.5GB (ext4) and 1.5GB (Linux Swap) the partition wizard does it's job the then show the ext4 partition as "Other".
I have tried numerous time formatting it and cannot get it to display it as intended. Every time I choose ext4, after the format it displays it either as "Other" or "Linux Swap".
Any help would be appreciated.

mikemsc13 · Dec 11, 2014

Why don't you try ext2 instead of ext4?

Sent from my GT-S7710 using Tapatalk

sexipsik · Dec 19, 2014

Cann't install anything

Hey there,
I have an issue - I have 8gb class 10 msdhc, fat32/ext4 (part 1/part2). I have created a script in phone via Link2Sd, it rebooted, everything seemed just fine, but since this moment when I try to open total comander or install app from GP, the app crashes. And next reboot of phone stucks in boot loap. What do you suggest?

MyAnand13 · Dec 24, 2014

sanny5 said:
Well im happy i was of help

.................I Walk In Shadows...!..................

I have samsung galaxy mini GT-s5570. I have used Link2sd. I have 8gb memory card and allow 1gb for ext4 partition. When sometimes I flashed new rom and use Link2sd to link my applications , after linking all applications it shows free internal storage of 115 mb from 178 mb and EXT4 partition of sd card shows around 465mb out of 1gb. But due to problem I flashed same rom again and installed same number of same applications as previous and links all with SD card. Link2sd shows free space of only 65mb out of 178mb and EXT4 partition shows the only 243 mb filled out of 1gb. After that I tried with changing second partition file system , also format rom about 2-3 times., but the result is same as in 2nd case. What is the problem? because from My 1gb 2nd partition around 750 mb is free and now my internal storage is full. So can't install more app. Can anybody solve it?

mikemsc13 · Dec 27, 2014

sexipsik said:
Hey there,
I have an issue - I have 8gb class 10 msdhc, fat32/ext4 (part 1/part2). I have created a script in phone via Link2Sd, it rebooted, everything seemed just fine, but since this moment when I try to open total comander or install app from GP, the app crashes. And next reboot of phone stucks in boot loap. What do you suggest?

In link2sd settings did you select install location to Automatic ?

sexipsik · Dec 29, 2014

No.

mikemsc13 said:
In link2sd settings did you select install location to Automatic ?

I cann't because when I touch this option I see this box: ''unable to parse ' ' as integer''

Hedaja · Jan 8, 2015

Very Slow

Hello
I'm facing a lot of problems atm. I used Link2SD for a long time but a for a while now my Smartphone (Galaxcy Ace CM 11 RC12 ) gets really slow and apps often crash. I got the feeling that this isn't a problem of the rom but of Link2SD. Because when I tried it with freshly flashed rom its smooth like butter. It's definitely no problem with r/w speed of my memory card because my class 10 card is around 5 times faster than internal memory. I have completely linked around 480 MB apps to my SD card.
I thought the app crashes might be because of low ram but, when I look at the ram stats I see no problem. Is there some app or other possibility to determine why the phone is so slow?

Jymsogr · Jan 9, 2015

Hey nothing happened... all my apps still on phone memory and link2sd just transfers them to sd card as previously...
Using neo v btw

Sent from my GT-I9300 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

K0media · Jan 24, 2015

Xperia M problem.

After doing all of this properly, it gets stuck at the script installation part. It installs successfully then reboots the phone suddenly and now a bootloop occurs until I remove the SD Card. FFS, is there a workaround for this?

Thanks

compukill · Feb 1, 2015

application size problem

Hi I was wondering if any of you fine folks could answer this for me. I have the galaxy tab 4 Which is rooted. I have a 32 gb sd card card which I have formated to have fat32 and ext4 partiton. I have not had a problem with linking apps however I do have a problem with the size of the apps. For example I had an app that was showing as 1.25 gb in the stock application manager however in link2sd the size is only showing about 35 mb. It does allow me to link it but since it only shows as 35 mb in link2sd im only saving 35 mb of space.

Any advice

exsheeple · Feb 2, 2015

This may be a stupid question: do I drag my data onto the larger portion on the newly partitioned SD card?

Sent from my SM-T230NU using XDA Free mobile app

[Guide] partition and link2sd [pictures included for each step]

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Attachments

New member

Senior Member

Member

Senior Member

New member

Senior Member

Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Member

New member

Senior Member

Senior Member

New member

Member

Similar threads

Top Liked Posts