ap2sd

[skedone]

hi guys i have a hero on latest orange firmware and i would like to install this app so i can copy my apps to sd card instead of internal memory im running windows xp just to let you know

can i use a partition manager in windows to set up the card then install ap2sd and start moving the apps or do i have to do it a different way

if i can do it that way can someone point me in the right direction for a guide on how to do it

if not i will search for the link again about doing via cmd prompt

 

[foxmeister]

If you have the latest Orange firmware, from Orange, you will not be rooted. You will need to root your phone first. I'd be inclined to install a Modaco custom ROM anyway, since APPS2SD is built in.

Regards,

Dave

 

[skedone]

If you have the latest Orange firmware, from Orange, you will not be rooted. You will need to root your phone first. I'd be inclined to install a Modaco custom ROM anyway, since APPS2SD is built in.

Regards,

Dave

i have already rooted my phone mate and what would be the advantage of installing modaco rom also all i want to do is install ap2sd, don't really want to brick the phone or break it in anyway and i don't know what guide to follow to flash with latest modaco rom

 

[foxmeister]

The advantage of going to the Modaco ROM is that Apps2SD is already built in. Couple it with Amon-Ra's recovery image, and you have everything you need to get your apps onto your SD card.

However, if you don't want to do this, you could try following this guide, though I couldn't tell if you it was 100% applicable for the Hero. Certainly the section concerning using JF's recovery terminal won't be applicable as the Hero doesn't have a hardware keyboard, so I guess you'll be taking the adb/fastboot route.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Dave

EDIT: Meant to say one last thing - which is the easiest route, Modaco ROM or "manual"? Modaco, by a country mile.

 

[skedone]

cheers mate whats the safest best way of doing it and what firmware/modem pack is best for uk orange also what is the apn settings for orange as i guess i will lose them after update

 

[foxmeister]

I believe that all the recent Modaco releases have the Orange APNs built in, though I could be wrong.

Assuming you already have a custom recovery image (Cyanogen, Amon-Ra etc), this post should give you what you need to go to the latest Modaco ROM. If you haven't already got a custom ROM image installed, do so, because you'll be able to Nandroid backup your exist ROM and roll back if necessary.

Personally, I'm still on Cyanogens recovery image because I really see no need to Apps2SD, but the Amon-Ra recovery image has been well received and can partition your SD card for you to get Apps2SD working.

Regards,

Dave

 

[thecastlefordkid]

Agree with Foxmeister, using Modaco's custom ROM is by far the easiest way to do it.

I'm using the latest Modaco ROM V2.7.1 and it just works, it's fast reliable and you'll have a rooted phone that will allow you to do so much more in the long run.

I'm also using RA-HERO-v1.2.2 recovery console and you've got the option to move all apps + Dalvik-cache to the SD, partition your SD Card etc with a couple of key strokes. Couldn't be easier really.

 

[thecastlefordkid]

cheers mate whats the safest best way of doing it and what firmware/modem pack is best for uk orange also what is the apn settings for orange as i guess i will lose them after update

APN Setting for Orange UK is OrangeInternet.

I'm using the Modaco custom ROM on Orange UK and haven't ever had to reset the APN settings even after a complete wipe of the phone.