All Questions
Tagged with partitions link2sd
30 questions
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
How to split Partition External SD card for adoptable & Portable without rooting?
My mobile device have
OS Android 6.0.1 Marshellow Processor Qualcomm Family cortex a53
Machine arrch 64 Architecture arm cortex a53 External memory card 64GB
ROM 16 GB MOBILE NOT ROOTED
It have ...
- 477
1
vote
1
answer
257
views
What's the best way to move files from SD card without the risk of losing any files?
So I'm running out of space and I'd like to use link2sd to move my apps to sd card. But before that I need to create a partition on my SD card, and to do that I would have to move my files from it and ...
- 411
3
votes
1
answer
481
views
How to move 7GB ext4 partition on external SD card to 30GB partition on another SD card?
I had rooted my Android Lollipop 5.1.1 phone and installed Link2SD and linked installed apps on ext4 7GB 2nd partition of external SD card of 16GB size . The apps installed occupied 6.5GB space and I ...
- 477
2
votes
0
answers
1k
views
EXT4 Mount gives this error "SELinux: mount invalid. Same superblock, different security settings"
I am trying to mount a second partition (ext4 ) for my apps ( I guess its a bit outdated with adoptable storage but then ext4 isn't accepted FS for adoption for external card ) . I am on 9.0 ( Pie ) ...
- 507
0
votes
0
answers
2k
views
app2sd link2sd nightmare ..all Fully Linked apps disppear
One advantage in using app2sd ( or link2sd ) was that if all your apps are totally linked
when you swap out phones you would hope to 'carry' your apps with you and of course space savings to /Data
...
- 507
0
votes
0
answers
307
views
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro 2017 (SM-J730GM) doesn't seem to support partitioned SD cards
I have a Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro SM-J730GM purchased at a Sanborns shop in Mexico, running Telcel's stock ROM, rooted, with TWRP recovery and Link2SD. A couple weeks ago I repartitioned my SD card in ...
- 111
2
votes
3
answers
3k
views
Partition MicroSD card to exFat and Ext 4 for link2sd?
I've been poking around using GParted on my 128GB microSD card so it can use two partitions for link2sd. Problem is, no matter what I do, each time I place the card in my phone, it says that the card ...
1
vote
2
answers
3k
views
Can't create a primary, not a logical partition in SD Card
1. Summary
I can't set primary, not logical partition in my SD Card.
After my attempts, I can't write anything to SD Card.
2. Hardware and software
2.1. Smartphone
ARK Benefit S401,
Android 5.1.1,...
- 169
0
votes
1
answer
959
views
Link2sd, partition unmounted itself, can't mount back
I have Sony Xperia M2 (D2303), and i have had Link2sd for quite some time.
A while back I created a partition in Minitool and mounted it as ext4 in Link2sd. Sometimes it crashed, but usually waiting ...
- 1
1
vote
0
answers
2k
views
Android won't mount SD card after using link2sd
I'm extremely inexperienced when it comes to using link2sd but my basic understanding before using it was this:
I partition my 16GB SD card to FAT32 (about 12GB) and Ext2(about 4GB), link2sd uses the ...
- 111
0
votes
2
answers
17k
views
Link2SD: mounting /dev/block/vold/179:66 on /data/sdext2 failed: No such file or directory
I am using a rooted Xperia Z5 Compact E5823 with the latest stock Android 6.0 ROM.
I am trying to use a 2nd partition with Link2SD but so far I always get the same "No such file or directory"...
- 182
1
vote
1
answer
3k
views
How can I check second partition of SD card is of which type ex2, ext3 or ext4?
I have partitioned memory card,but I forgot my second partition type I had selected at the time of partitioning memory card.One partition is of FAT32. I want to know my another partition is of ext2,...
- 21
1
vote
2
answers
131
views
Why are there so many duplicates on my phone after using Link2SD
I have noticed that the internal storage of my tablet is filling up even though I have tried to link as many of the apps as possible to the SD card using Link2sd. I did a quick search for duplicates ...
0
votes
1
answer
53
views
Link2sd showing app on sd but it is not
I have a query regarding the way Link2sd is supposed to work. I came across this today. As the screenshots show when entering the Link2sd app. The app is supposed to be linked to the sd card, but, if ...
1
vote
0
answers
2k
views
Can't access external SD Card in TWRP after Link2SD
Ever since I partitioned my SD card for Link2SD, TWRP has been unable to read it. CyanogenMod 12.1 views it fine, but TWRP just shows the card as being 0MB, and freezes when you try to select it.
Is ...
- 201
4
votes
2
answers
25k
views
Link2SD error- "mount: Operation not supported on transparent endpoint"
So I just rooted my Concord II, and installed Link2SD. I partitioned my SD card with MiniTool, and made a Fat32 and a ext2, both primary. But when after opening Link2SD and giving it root access, it ...
- 41
0
votes
2
answers
7k
views
How to partition the Internal SD Card using CWM Recovery?
How to partition the Internal SD Card using CWM Recovery to use with link2sd. I am using Sony Xperia SL.
- 101
1
vote
1
answer
552
views
How to partition SD card on Android 4.1.1 using Linux?
Hi I have a HTC Desire X and this device has a SD CARD with 16 Gb. I want to extend my memory using Link2D. I read I have to make partitions on my SD Card. The problem is that I do not know how. If I ...
- 111
2
votes
2
answers
34k
views
How to add secondary patition on sd card to internal memory?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 which I have rooted. I have partitioned my 8GB class 10 SD card to have two partitions on it using AParted:
A 2GB FAT32 secondary partition.
The rest of the SD card ...
- 121
3
votes
3
answers
46k
views
Making use of the 2nd Partition on SD card (Link2SD)?
I don't know if I am just being stupid here or if I have infact gone wrong somewhere.
Basically. I followed the usual steps for using an SD card as App storage.
Connected 2GB Micro SD via a Card ...
- 31
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Questions about Link2SD and SD card partitioning
I have a Samsung S3 mini, no support for SD cards so i had to root it, and install Link2SD, spent the last 3 days hacking my phone making it better.
But i have questions, in all the tutorials ...
- 241
1
vote
0
answers
551
views
Link2SD - Lost first SD partition
I've been running Link2SD on a year or so with no issues. I use an 16GB SD card with a 1GB second partition. I have most of my stuff linked to SD, but a few apps I just left on the first SD card ...
- 11
2
votes
1
answer
6k
views
Backup Link2sd ext4 partition, resize it and restore
I have messed the ext4 partition resizing it with Gparted, it still works but shows the old size and Link2sd doesn't seem to be able to link all the pieces.
I was wondering if I could backup the ...
- 23
0
votes
0
answers
1k
views
Trouble moving apps to SD card
I followed the instructions mentioned in this site and I partitioned my 8GB SD card alloting 512 MB to my second partition. I then used Link2SD and linked all my apps to SD card. Every time I install ...
- 378
2
votes
1
answer
829
views
Losing partition on sd card
I have a 2GB sd card that I have partitioned with minitool partition wizard, Easus partition master and Gparted. Each time I create a 1.5GB fat16 partition set as primary and a 370MB ext2 partition ...
- 21
1
vote
0
answers
507
views
how to lower boot up time? (many apps 122, rooted device)
[old subject: link2sd not mounting second partition, "quick restart"
fails too]
[IMPORTANT: boot time took 20 minutes, see at the end...]
My phone suddenly reboot (while I was sleeping), ...
- 351
6
votes
1
answer
2k
views
SD card not recognized if I create second partition
I need to create a second partition on my SD card to use Link2SD to store apps on it, but every time I make a second partition the phone says there is no SD card at all. I've tried it a few times with ...
- 1,805
5
votes
7
answers
38k
views
Partitioned sdcard not working with link2sd
I have a 4GB SD card which is partitioned into 3GB and 1GB (Well it's not 1GB it's approx. 750 MB) (I used it through my phone 'cause i didn't have a reader and i used mini tool partition wizard) then ...
- 734
2
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Link2SD working issues
I have installed the Link2SD application on my Samsung Galaxy Ace, everything is in place, now I dont understand how it works. I have allotted 1GB of space to my second ext3 partition, I have 2 doubts:...
- 259
23
votes
2
answers
35k
views
SD card partitioning? why? how?
I am going to install cm7 and it seems to me that is 'good' to partition my SD card.
I did some reading but I am not sure if ext partition will become accessible as mass storage when an Android phone ...
- 1,679