[GUIDE][TW][AOSPA] Swap Internal Memory with External & External with Internal

[Skrix]

I need help.

My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Axiom. Can I do something in this case?

#storage_struct = series, "/mnt/sdcard/extStorages"
#storage_struct = parallel
{
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sdcard /storage/extSdCard auto /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.3/mmc_host/mmc1/

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sda /storage/UsbDriveA auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sdb /storage/UsbDriveB auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sdc /storage/UsbDriveC auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sdd /storage/UsbDriveD auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sde /storage/UsbDriveE auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb

#usb host device
{
media_type = usb
supported_exfat = yes
}
dev_mount sdf /storage/UsbDriveF auto /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host/usb
#EOF

 

[Jackwu696]

Hi I would like to ask a maybe silly question, but what happen when we swap sd cards? will it automatically readjust or will we have to set up the whole procedure again? I'm a noob. Sorry if the question is lame:cyclops:







Phone : Galaxy NOTE GT N7000
ROM: AMNIX XPERIA Z-IZED NOTE
Kernel : Speedmod 5.5

 

[lawgone]

Hi there,

Just wanna make sure. Since Carbon ROM is AOSP-based, this method/mod will surely work right? For as long as I flashed the 4.3 version?

Also, do I need to flash first the custom ROM before doing this? Or should I need to do this first on a stock TW ROM?

EDIT: I did flash the 4.3 version of Carbon ROM then did this... voila memory swapped! Thanks Sir.

Question: I was just wondering if this can be combined with the "pit file mod", if that's possible then it would be one hell of an awesome innovation. Any ideas?

 

[shayind4]

Thanks OP. It works for me, and solved the memory issue in my N7000.

 

[lawgone]

Woah my apps suddenly force close and auto delete right after I move them to the SD Card (internal memory which was previously the external) via the native Apps Manager. Hmm what seems to be the problem?

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[Dominus_Aureus]

Please help me. I tried to do this but when I reach to system/etc there is no such file as vold.fstab. I also don't get the meaning of R/W :/ (I'm a newbie not a noob.). Could you please give me a detailed instructions of what to click and what to change or something like this that I don't understand "Permission must be: RWX,R-X,R-X" and this "Make sure you have mounted to R/W before pasting the file"... fast answer would be appreciated.

 

[addoaryee]

need help

can someone please help me with this. not sure where to edit

## Vold 2.0 Generic fstab
## - San Mehat ([email protected])
##

#######################
## Regular device mount
##
## Format: dev_mount <label> <mount_point> <part> <sysfs_path1...>
## label - Label for the volume
## mount_point - Where the volume will be mounted
## part - Partition # (1 based), or 'auto' for first usable partition.
## <sysfs_path> - List of sysfs paths to source devices
######################

## Example of a standard sdcard mount for the emulator / Dream
# Mounts the first usable partition of the specified device
dev_mount sdcard /mnt/sdcard [email protected] /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/mtk-msdc.0/mmc_host
dev_mount sdcard2 /mnt/sdcard/sdcard2 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.1 /devices/platform/mtk-msdc.1/mmc_host
## Example of a dual card setup
# dev_mount left_sdcard /mnt/sdcard1 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/mtk-sd.0/mmc_host/mmc0
# dev_mount right_sdcard /mnt/sdcard2 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.1 /devices/platform/mtk-sd.2/mmc_host/mmc2

## Example of specifying a specific partition for mounts
# dev_mount sdcard /mnt/sdcard 2 /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1

 

[Jackwu696]

Please help me. I tried to do this but when I reach to system/etc there is no such file as vold.fstab. I also don't get the meaning of R/W :/ (I'm a newbie not a noob.). Could you please give me a detailed instructions of what to click and what to change or something like this that I don't understand "Permission must be: RWX,R-X,R-X" and this "Make sure you have mounted to R/W before pasting the file"... fast answer would be appreciated.

I'm sorry I don't know what vold.fstab file is but the rest I might be able to answer.

1. R/W means rewriteable. It's a mode where you can edit your system file ( replace, delete and such ) you must use/ activate "root explorer" give it superuser/SU permission to be able to access this mode.

2. Permissions is as the name says. Give permission to a file to be able to execute and running. Find the "properties" option (in my case ES explorer, long press the file, choose "properties").

3. Default setting is usually at R or R/O which means read only. When in this mode, you cannot edit or modify your system file to prevent mishaps. . Change it to R/W in root explorer and you're good to go.

PLEASE READ related threads to gain knowledge and know the consequences for what you r about to do. Do NOT mess with system files unless you know what you are doing. Good luck


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[tikoo777]

pls mod vold.fstab of s2 plus

sir pls make or mod this file for s2 plus pls

 

[Lebox]

can you help me with swapping im using CM 11 unofficial kitkat 4.4.2 rom for xperia j this my vold and build prop...hope you can make it thanks in advance :good:
View attachment vold.rar

 

[chandrus1983]

can you help me with swapping im using CM 11 unofficial kitkat 4.4.2 rom for xperia j this my vold and build prop...hope you can make it thanks in advance :good:
View attachment 2785281

http://goo.gl/0ir1bM

I think that should work. Please try and revert back! I think it should work :good:

Note : I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BRICK OR WHATSOEVER. MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP YOUR ROM N THINGS BEFORE YOU TRY THIS. I DO NO HAVE THE PHONE TO TRY IT AND POST. YOU ARE WARNED.

 

[Lebox]

http://goo.gl/0ir1bM

I think that should work. Please try and revert back! I think it should work :good:

Note : I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BRICK OR WHATSOEVER. MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP YOUR ROM N THINGS BEFORE YOU TRY THIS. I DO NO HAVE THE PHONE TO TRY IT AND POST. YOU ARE WARNED.

thanks bro....but sorry seems not working for me maybe the ROM im using CM11 for xperia j thanks anyway :good:

 

[ovisionario]

I'd like to know if some method works on GT-I9192 s4 mini duos.. on 4.2.2 or 4.4.4 (CM11)

I'm searchin for weeks... :crying:

 

[asfandjan]

Q Mobile Noir Z3 Memory Swaping

I am using a Qmobile Noir Z3
It has a 16Gb Internal Memory but upto 5 GB for OS and Apps, remaining for data.

I thought to swap the memory from external to internal so I searched different websites for techniques,
First I rooted my device and then found a way to swap the memory by method no 1 which I thought was very easy:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2246909

I downloaded the rar file from the thread and extract it as shown, I wanted to extract the file in the folder system/etc but there was already a file named as exactly as i was copying whcih was vold.fstab, so I deleted the current file and extraxted the new one from the rar. when I restarted and checked my memory from storage settings, now It shows 0 (zero) memory for my data on my phone. I restarted so many times but its not working now.

I also did factory reset but it didnt come back

Any one please help me find the original vold.fstab file for my device as it was before.....Thank you

SOME ONE PLEASE HELP ME

 

[qmscreatives]

thanks bro.. will try on my n7000

 

[Shojol_du]

Thanx a lot for your effort

 

[Jagdeepsharma]

Swapping internal memory with SD Card

i have tried to paste your file to my root explorer in Xperia C2004 but my phone restarts as i open the root explorer to paste.

 

[derulf]

Annone tried to swap SD internal/extenal in android 5.1.1. Night Owl ?

help appreciated - thanks !

 

[eclyptos]

Hey, I was wondering, when you swap the memory, the sd card can be in his own system partition like exFat, Fat32? or you have to have ext4 Partition? Like link2sd?
Because for what I know ext4 partition are much more stable and performed.

Also on high-end devices, which many today still run Android 4.3, you will just loose performance because of the low transfer rate between Phone and SD Card.
Anybody saw any difference?

BTW, sorry to pick up dead threads..lol..

 

[NFurtado]

my phone not turn on anymore

hi, i dont know what to do , i have done the steps of your build.prop first tutorial copy and replace mine and when i was restarting my samsung galaxy grand neo plus doenst turn on anymore and keeps vibrating, i need urgent help please