Root How to upgrade sd card

[Ekring67]

I am replacing my class 2 8gb card with a class 10 16gb. What is the best way to partition correctly and transfer files without flasing the rom again?

Edit: Maybe I should have continued this in the thread I started about Mik3D...

 

[tube517]

There is an active thread on this subject here:

http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-sup...f-you-partitioned-your-sd-card-correctly.html

 

[Mikestony]

I am replacing my class 2 8gb card with a class 10 16gb. What is the best way to partition correctly and transfer files without flasing the rom again?

Edit: Maybe I should have continued this in the thread I started about Mik3D...

Try this:
old sd card in phone, transfer contents to computer.
Power down phone, remove old sd card, insert new sd card.
Boot into bootloader, then from there into recovery. Select partition sd card
Partition sd card to ext-3...set swap to 0, partition size 1028, the rest for fat32. While in recovery, plug phone into computer, use the usbms toggle to mount phone and move files back to new sd card...unmount phone, reboot.

 

[Ekring67]

Try this:
old sd card in phone, transfer contents to computer.
Power down phone, remove old sd card, insert new sd card.
Boot into bootloader, then from there into recovery. Select partition sd card
Partition sd card to ext-3...set swap to 0, partition size 1028, the rest for fat32. While in recovery, plug phone into computer, use the usbms toggle to mount phone and move files back to new sd card...unmount phone, reboot.

hmm?
Under partition sdcard is
Partition sdcard
Repair sd:ext
SD:ext2 to ext3
SD:ext3 to ext4

I selected partition sdcard, set swap size to 0, partition size to 1024, remainder fat32. HOWEVER, i believe it wants to partition ext2. I didnt see an option for ext3

 

[Mikestony]

hmm?
Under partition sdcard is
Partition sdcard
Repair sd:ext
SD:ext2 to ext3
SD:ext3 to ext4

I selected partition sdcard, set swap size to 0, partition size to 1024, remainder fat32. HOWEVER, i believe it wants to partition ext2. I didnt see an option for ext3

Select SD: ext2 to ext3
then you are done.
If you decide later to go from ext3 to ext4, no data loss will occur.

 

[Ekring67]

Select SD: ext2 to ext3
then you are done.
If you decide later to go from ext3 to ext4, no data loss will occur.

Got it. Had to partition sd first, then upgrade ext2 to ext3. Probably an Amon recovery thing being slightly different than CWM

 

[Ekring67]

Got it. Had to partition sd first, then upgrade ext2 to ext3. Probably an Amon recovery thing being slightly different than CWM

So now I have all my apps on sd, but I thought with dt baked that the icon on some of my apps wouldnt change to the generic droid one??

 

[Mikestony]

So now I have all my apps on sd, but I thought with dt baked that the icon on some of my apps wouldnt change to the generic droid one??

Some of your app icons changed? For example, what apps? And they changed when? After partitioning?

 

[Ekring67]

Some of your app icons changed? For example, what apps? And they changed when? After partitioning?

Well I partitioned and used the function in the Mik3D rom to free up space by moving all aps to sd. So I am not sure when it happened, but I moved them as soon as I partitioned and transfered the files back to the card.

For example, the generic icon is on the following aps:
es file explorer, gas buddy, trapster, sound hound, pandora, netflix, camera ics, draw free, and TB.

Its not a major issue, but if there is an easy way to fix it, I'm game.

 

[Mikestony]

Well I partitioned and used the function in the Mik3D rom to free up space by moving all aps to sd. So I am not sure when it happened, but I moved them as soon as I partitioned and transfered the files back to the card.

For example, the generic icon is on the following aps:
es file explorer, gas buddy, trapster, sound hound, pandora, netflix, camera ics, draw free, and TB.

Its not a major issue, but if there is an easy way to fix it, I'm game.

What function did you use?

 

[Ekring67]

What function did you use?

Its built into the rom. under settings, sd & phone storage.

 

[Mikestony]

Its built into the rom. under settings, sd & phone storage.

The reason I asked was, does Mik3d have DarkTremors baked into the rom?
If it does, then there is no need to physically move your apps to sd card. Darktremors will do that automatically and move them to the ext3 you created, thereby freeing up internal memory. DT creates a symbolic link from the phone to the ext3, tricking the phone into thinking the apps are still on the internal memory. If you are physically moving apps to sd card and DT is trying to do its thing, I think something will misbehave. Let me link this info for you....

[GUIDE] - [TUTORIAL] - Apps2SD Guide

Edit: here is a more detailed guide about DTa2sd vs. Apps2sd
http://androplasty.com/forum/vaelpak-3-2/what-you-need-to-know-about-apps2sd-vs-darktremors-a2sd

 

[Robobob1221]

Its built into the rom. under settings, sd & phone storage.

sounds like you moved the apps to external sd storage, rather than the sd-ext, so this is probably why you got some issues.

 

[Mikestony]

A quote from the last link I linked

What WILL happen if you use the FroYo native apps2sd or Sam Lu's APPS2SD/Pro in conjunction with Dark Tremors a2sd:
Like I said at the beginning of this post, DarkTremors a2sd automatically moves all user apps to the SDext3 partition you created & creates a symlink to the /data/app folder so that the OS *thinks* your apps are being run from internal storage. When they are in fact being run from the sdext3 partition. If you use the FroYo native apps2sd, or Sam Lu's APPS2SD application & move your apps to the .android_secure folder on the root of your sd card you will BREAK DarkTremors a2sd and create a very undesirable scenario that will likely result in a restore or wipe & re-flash!!! :idea:

Essentially you think you are moving all of your user apps normally stored on the /data partition, to the .android_secure folder on the root of your SD card, when they were in reality already on the ext3 partition, If you do this, you will hate yourself.

 

[Mikestony]

sounds like you moved the apps to external sd storage, rather than the sd-ext, so this is probably why you got some issues.

I think he did

 

[Ekring67]

The reason I asked was, does Mik3d have DarkTremors baked into the rom?
If it does, then there is no need to physically move your apps to sd card. Darktremors will do that automatically and move them to the ext3 you created, thereby freeing up internal memory. DT creates a symbolic link from the phone to the ext3, tricking the phone into thinking the apps are still on the internal memory. If you are physically moving apps to sd card and DT is trying to do its thing, I think something will misbehave. Let me link this info for you....

[GUIDE] - [TUTORIAL] - Apps2SD Guide

Edit: here is a more detailed guide about DTa2sd vs. Apps2sd
What you need to know about Apps2SD vs. DarkTremors a2sd

ok, I will read and hopefully it will answer my next question....since I partitioned a new lager sd card after the rom was flashed, will i need to reinstall the apps?

 

[Mikestony]

ok, I will read and hopefully it will answer my next question....since I partitioned a new lager sd card after the rom was flashed, will i need to reinstall the apps?

I have not run into this situation before.....I would assume that the rom is utilizing DTa2sd but I really do not know.... if it is, and you also moved apps to the sd card, and if your apps are not working quite right, it may be wise to reflash the rom after wiping all except sd card, and redownloading apps.
If Mik3d has DTa2sd....follow?

 

[Ekring67]

I have not run into this situation before.....I would assume that the rom is utilizing DTa2sd but I really do not know.... if it is, and you also moved apps to the sd card, and if your apps are not working quite right, it may be wise to reflash the rom after wiping all except sd card, and redownloading apps.
If Mik3d has DTa2sd....follow?

Ugh, just to get the icon right, its not worth reflashing and setting everything up again.

There are no more aps in internal memory for me to move, they all got moved to sd.

 

[Mikestony]

Ugh, just to get the icon right, its not worth reflashing and setting everything up again.

There are no more aps in internal memory for me to move, they all got moved to sd.

hmm...do your apps function correctly?
Just curious, do you have the Terminal Emulator app?

 

[Robobob1221]

Ugh, just to get the icon right, its not worth reflashing and setting everything up again.

There are no more aps in internal memory for me to move, they all got moved to sd.

You could try moving them back to internal storage then clearing cache and dalvik in recovery.

You got Titanium backup? on the main screen where it lists your storage partitions, is there one for sd-ext?
Also if you got Terminal Emulator do the following:
type su then hit enter
type a2sd check

does it tell you a2sd is installed?

edit: posted the same time as you Mikey!!

 

[Mikestony]

You could try moving them back to internal storage then clearing cache and dalvik in recovery.

You got Titanium backup? on the main screen where it lists your storage partitions, is there one for sd-ext?
Also if you got Terminal Emulator do the following:
type su then hit enter
type a2sd check

does it tell you a2sd is installed?

edit: posted the same time as you Mikey!!

we were thinking the same thing! My next suggestion was going to be the a2sd check!! Nice!

 

[Ekring67]

hmm...do your apps function correctly?
Just curious, do you have the Terminal Emulator app?

yes they function correctly, and yes i have TE

 

[Mikestony]

yes they function correctly, and yes i have TE

o.k...just for giggles, enter the commands like robobob posted...see if dt spits out anything

 

[Ekring67]

o.k...just for giggles, enter the commands like robobob posted...see if dt spits out anything

Ok, what do you need to know from the check?
It says DT apps2sd 2.7.5.2 status report and then the details

 

[Mikestony]

Ok, what do you need to know from the check?
It says DT apps2sd 2.7.5.2 status report and then the details

To see if DT is linking your apps to ext...
Should look something like mine...

Spoiler

$ export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH
$su
# a2sd check
[ ] GREP:  Using ROM Busybox.
[!] REBOOT:  Using Darktremor Busybox.
[ ] FDISK:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] CAT:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] MKDIR:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] RMDIR:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] CHMOD:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] MOUNT:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] UMOUNT:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] CP:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] RM:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] MV:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] LN:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] MORE:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] MKNOD:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] AWK:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] SLEEP:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] SYNC:  Using ROM Busybox.
[ ] TEE:  Using ROM Busybox.
__ _____
|  \  |
|   | |
|__/  |  Darktremor Apps2SD 2.7.5.3 Beta 4a (2011-01-30)

[-] Checkpoint 1: Check for SD Card Fix and Implement.
[-] Checkpoint 2:  Run Dalvik Heap Program (if exists).
[-] Checkpoint 3: Run Set Low Memory Killer Program (if exists).
[-] Checkpoint 4: Determine Mount Point.
[-] Checkpoint 5: Set Parameter Variables.
[ ] GetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox getprop
[ ] SetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox setprop
[ ] Mount Point = /sd-ext
[-] Checkpoint 6: Insert CyanogenMod patch.
[-] Checkpoint 7: Complete Dalvik Cache Move (if applicable).
[-] Checkpoint 8: Resetting Dalvik Cache Partition
[-] Checkpoint 9: Switching Davlik Cache to Cache Partition (if applicable)
[-] Checkpoint 10: Checking for existence of command parameter
[-] Checkpoint 11: Check for a2sd help command
[-] Checkpoint 12: Check for a2sd check command
[ ] Starting Apps2SD Check Program.

Darktremor 2.7.5.3 Beta 4a Apps2SD Status Report
===================================================================================
Legend: []=Setting is correct
        []=Setting is correct, but not optimal.
        []=Setting is incorrect and needs to be fixed or option is not available.
===================================================================================
Block Device            - [] /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Mount Point             - [] /sd-ext
Support EXT2?           - [] Yes
Support EXT3?           - [] Yes
Support EXT4?           - [] Yes

Apps                    - [ ] Linked to SD Card.
                          [ ] No Apps2SD Flag File not found.
                          [] Programs run from SD card
                              To run from internal storage, type a2sd remove

Private Apps            - [ ] Linked to SD Card.
                          [ ] No Apps2SD Flag File not found.
                          [] Private Programs run from SD card
                              To run from internal storage, type a2sd remove

Dalvik Cache            - [ ] Symbolically Linked.
                          [ ] Dalvik to SD flag file found.
                          [] Dalvik runs from SD card
                              To run from internal storage, type a2sd nocache
                              To run from /cache partition, type a2sd cachepart

Data                    - [ ] Program Data on Internal Storage.

Swap                    - [ ] Partition present.
                          [ ] Swap partition: /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
                          [ ] No Swap flag file not found.
                          [] Swap starts.
                              To deactivate swap, type a2sd noswap
                          [ ] Note: Not all ROMS activate swap.

ZipAlign                - [] Not running at boot.
                          To activate it, type a2sd zipalign

Dalvik Heap(MB)         - [] 64m

Low Memory
Killer Settings         - [] 2048,3072,11520,13824,15616,17920
                          Note: Values are in pages.
                          1 page = 4KB memory.

                          Values represent the following:
                          1st number = Foreground App
                          2nd number = Visible App
                          3rd number = Secondary Server
                          4th number = Hidden App
                          5th number = Content Provider
                          6th number = Empty App

[] For a list of commands that you can use with Apps2SD
    Type:  a2sd help
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