[PATCH]**Adoptable storage enabler** MARSHMALLOW

[HugoXnaider]

for this method you don't have a notification just go in memory setting and migrate data

Just to confirm. The entire software will recognize the SD card as the anothers devices who support this feature natively? No risks for the tablet?


Thanks!

(sorry to ask these questions. I hard bricked a Moto G2, 2 years ago :crying: )

 

[crimescene]

Just to confirm. The entire software will recognize the SD card as the anothers devices who support this feature natively? No risks for the tablet?


Thanks!

(sorry to ask these questions. I hard bricked a Moto G2, 2 years ago :crying: )

Yes absolutly no risk at all, no one system file it's modified, just re-configure only the external sdcard.

Remember you have to save sdcard data first, because the data inside will be destroyed, so save your foto, document ecc.

 

[flowerdealer]

What SD card do you have. I have:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00TB8XZOK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

which is supposed to be a fast card, but it was super slow.

Change sd card. In my tab performance it's fine, just little bit more latency on open application

Inviato dal mio SM-T585 utilizzando Tapatalk

 

[Coldstream]

Problem now is, that i cant copy any large files to my device. In file explorer, it only shows one partition of 10,5gb

is there a workaround for this?

edit: in the end, this is a good try but far from usable. It messes up more then it does any good sadly. Installers get stuck, data get lost, copying things is a pain in the ass.

I'm gonna revert once again back to stock and well, guess just deal with it hoping samsung patches in any better solution. If anyone else has more luck then me, then i'm happy for you but for the T580 i would stay away from this for the time beeing.

Still, thanks to the OP and everyone for putting the effort in

 

[sonic_the_hedgeh]

As you may all know Samsung disabled the Adoptable storage function. Even the well known S7 hack doesn't work on some Samsung devices.
Well now it's back...

Thanks to some legwork (no pun intended) by @longshanks197 we now have a workable solution.

I have created this patch to fix the issue by patching the boot image and replacing sm.jar in system.
This will enable the adoptable storage feature in Settings>Storage

This should work for pretty much any Samsung device running Marshmallow



I advise making a backup with TWRP before proceeding.

NOTE: Due to Samsung's modifications the combined storage capacity may show as incorrect, ignore this and pay attention to the separate internal and external capacity which is correct.

INSTALL:

Copy the zip below to your device then install with TWRP.

adoptable_storage_enabler_ashyx

For information how to enable adoptable storage see the guide below:

how-to-use-adoptable-storage-on-android-6-0-marshmallow

This may also be worth a read for more info:

guidelines_for_marshmallow_users_formatting/



DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU


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Can someone advise me of the advantage of using external memory as internal? I move most of my apps to my 33gb SD card and they work fine so for me I don't think I would use this but for others I can see there would be an advantage somehow

Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

 

[crimescene]

The advantage is that you have more space for application and you can install more.
In storage mode some application can't be moved, and others can be moved only partially.
In adjustable storage you can move all data in sd card, so you have more space

Crimescene

 

[crimescene]

Problem now is, that i cant copy any large files to my device. In file explorer, it only shows one partition of 10,5gb

is there a workaround for this?

edit: in the end, this is a good try but far from usable. It messes up more then it does any good sadly. Installers get stuck, data get lost, copying things is a pain in the ass.

I'm gonna revert once again back to stock and well, guess just deal with it hoping samsung patches in any better solution. If anyone else has more luck then me, then i'm happy for you but for the T580 i would stay away from this for the time beeing.

Still, thanks to the OP and everyone for putting the effort in

It'really strange, i've t585 and just use sdcard for week and have no problem at all.



Crimescene

 

[hellcat50]

better install the app "root essentials". works just perfect without flashing anything

 

[ashyx]

better install the app "root essentials". works just perfect without flashing anything

Root essentials uses this patch.

 

[hellcat50]

Root essentials uses this patch.

oh ok, but with that you don't have to flash anything

 

[ashyx]

oh ok, but with that you don't have to flash anything

I'm surprised you say that as pretty much all Samsung devices except the S7 needs the plugin.

If it's true what you say then root essentials isn't needed at all as the adb commands posted above will do the same thing.

 

[ashwini215]

My adoptable storage shows 3.89 GB data in the 'other' folder. I've wiped cache and dalvik but still that space is occupied.

 

[ashyx]

My adoptable storage shows 3.89 GB data in the 'other' folder. I've wiped cache and dalvik but still that space is occupied.

Personal files, app data etc?
Also I notice your combined storage capacity actually shows 75gb, first time I've seen it correct on a Samsung device.

Download sdmaid and search for unneeded files.

 

[ashwini215]

Personal files, app data etc?
Also I notice your combined storage capacity actually shows 75gb, first time I've seen it correct on a Samsung device.

Download sdmaid and search for unneeded files.

Yes, the combined storage capacity is correct
I am using Samsung A7 2016 with a custom rom.
Guess that's why the correct capacity.

Now, regarding the problem, i tried searching unneeded files with sd maid but could not find anything.
The storage analyzer section of sdmaid shows 3 partition & the description is:-
1) Public storage(Primary)
/storage/emulated/0
6.4 GB used / 59 GB capacity

2)Private storage(Primary) - This is the Internal storage, I'm sure.
/data
1.8 GB used / 11 GB capacity

3)Private storage (Secondary)
/mnt/expand/5bb53e....something like that
6.4 GB used / 59 GB capacity.

Now the Public storage (primary) has 2 folders "0" & "obb", combined capacity of which is 254 MB.
The Private storage (secondary) has 4-5 folder but combined capacity is around 2.5 GB only.

I still couldn't find the 3.47 GB that is occupying the "other" folder of adoptable storage.

 

[jcldl]

I used adoptable storage with adb shell. It worked fine, after that I have an internal memory from 16 Go to around 16+48=64 go and 16 on external sd (partition 66%) . But when I tried to add apps over 16 go I have the message: You have not enough memory remaining to install this app. So even if I have 64 go indicated as internal memory I can't go over the real 16 go. Did you have this problem?
I have a samsung tab a6 (2016) sm-t580.

 

[asusgarb]

Sorry for OT, but this is first time I found this time of patch. I googled al lot, but never found. Maybe you can help me. Does a version of this patch for Lollipop 5.1.1 exists? I'm looking for it without luck.

 

[Boriar]

Work this patch on Galaxy A3-6 SM-A310F with 6.0.1?

 

[Vispen74]

Can recommend this:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3571443

Sent from my Nokia 3110i

 

[ashyx]

Can recommend this:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3571443

Which doesn't work on most Samsung devices except a select few.

 

[Boriar]

Which doesn't work on most Samsung devices except a select few.

So, a better solution. Because the option to adoptable store don't appear in store settings.