Root Root, Install and Use Link2SD on your X8

gabeyong said:

Hmmm...

I think it's about personal preference.
For a 4GB SD Card I would set my 2nd partition to 900MB.

cheers

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gabeyong said:

Hi, I just got my SONY Xperia X8.
I managed to get Link2SD working on my Xperia X8 after much research.

Credits:
suhel28 - for all his postings on All Things Root section (If you are new you MUST read first before attempting to do this).

Here is how I did it.

DISCLAIMER: Please use the info below at your own risk with no warranty of any kind.

Step 1: Backup your SD Card to your PC

Step 2: Update your Xperia X8 to Eclair 2.1 using PC Companion

Note: The latest Build Number for Xperia X8 is - 2.1.1.A.0.6.
You can check it by going to <Settings><About phone>

Step 3: Root your Xperia X8 (Eclair 2.1) - use SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse

Step 3a: Root your Xperia X8
- download and unzip SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse to PC Desktop
- connect Xperia X8 to PC (Do not mount)
- on your phone <goto><setting><applications> select <unknown sources>
- on your phone <goto><settings><applications><development> select <usb debugging>
- Launch SuperOneClick -> click <Root>
- you will see - <not successful - is your phone software higher than 2.0?>
- click <yes> and then <success> & <test su> message

Step 3b: If you are successful in ROOTING your phone - SuperUser app will be installed to your Xperia X8
Step 3c: If your are not successful - check your PC <device><usb> to see if your phone is recognized by your PC (to troubleshoot - download X8 drivers from SE website <install drivers> then try <Launch><SuperOneClick>

SuperOneClickv17-ShortFuse

Step 4a: Switch off your Xperia X8 and pull out your SD Card
Step 4b: Format your SD card to FAT32 (I am using stock 2GB) - recommend you use an adapter (I used a SD CARD Adaptor)

Partitioning Tool:
Partition Wizard for Windows

Step 5a: Partition SD card into 2 FAT32 partitions (e.g. 1.37GB & 500MB).
Step 5b: Set both partitions to PRIMARY -> [Do not name your partitions]

Note: 1.37GB is now your phone storage and 500MB will be used by Link2SD app - so don't put stuff into that 2nd partition

NOTE: According to some users from the XDA-Developers site it is not advisable to set the 2nd partition greater than 1GB. Experiment at your own risk

Step 6a: Put SD Card back into your Xperia X8 and restart
Step 6b: Connect Xperia X8 to PC - Mount SD Card

Step 7a: Copy your data back into your SD card's biggest partition.
Step 7b: Copy Link2SD v1.5.3 apk to the root of SD card

Note: You can get Link2SD APK from here :- Link2SD OR
[App] Link2SD - xda-developers

Step 7c: UnMount your Phone (SD Card) from your PC

Step 8: Goto Market download Astro File Manager (if you don't have a File Manager)

Step 9: Launch Astro and install Link2SD

Step 10a: Launch Link2SD -> Root access required (SuperUser -> allow access) - within the Link2SD app, select the apps <click> that you want to move to SD Card and press <Create Link>

Step 10b: If your select an app that has already been linked -> you can use <Remove Link> to put the app back into your phone's memory.


IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:
1) After you have "MOVED" all your apps to SD Card you MUST to reboot your phone in order to "See" and "Use" the apps again.
2) Apps that cannot be used or get a "Forced Quit" dialogue box will have to be reinstalled and then move again to SD Card using Link2SD app.
3) System apps cannot be moved to SD Card. You can REMOVE them by using Root Explorer app
4) If you want your installed apps to be updated via Market - Launch Link2SD & Hit the <Market Fix> button (ONLY after you have moved your apps to the SD Card and reboot your X8)
5) Use Link2SD to check your storage info - if your use the "Settings" option on your phone, you will not be able to see the 2nd partition's info.
6) When you mount your Xperia X8 be CAREFUL not to copy files into or remove files from the 2nd partition.

And that's it. Have Fun!!!

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ravi_X8 said:

what if my build no. is not as mentioned above????& i already have android 2.1??/

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unban007 said:

i have a question
Step 7b - Copy Link2SD "TO THE ROOT ROOT OF SD CARD" - what do you mean ? to the biggest partition or to the 500mb partition?

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gabeyong said:

Hi, I just got my SONY Xperia X8.
I managed to get Link2SD working on my Xperia X8 after much research.

Credits:
suhel28 - for all his postings on All Things Root section (If you are new you MUST read first before attempting to do this).

Here is how I did it.

DISCLAIMER: Please use the info below at your own risk with no warranty of any kind.

Step 1: Backup your SD Card to your PC

Step 2: Update your Xperia X8 to Eclair 2.1 using PC Companion

Note: The latest Build Number for Xperia X8 is - 2.1.1.A.0.6.
You can check it by going to <Settings><About phone>

Step 3: Root your Xperia X8 (Eclair 2.1) - use SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse

Step 3a: Root your Xperia X8
- download and unzip SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse to PC Desktop
- connect Xperia X8 to PC (Do not mount)
- on your phone <goto><setting><applications> select <unknown sources>
- on your phone <goto><settings><applications><development> select <usb debugging>
- Launch SuperOneClick -> click <Root>
- you will see - <not successful - is your phone software higher than 2.0?>
- click <yes> and then <success> & <test su> message

Step 3b: If you are successful in ROOTING your phone - SuperUser app will be installed to your Xperia X8
Step 3c: If your are not successful - check your PC <device><usb> to see if your phone is recognized by your PC (to troubleshoot - download X8 drivers from SE website <install drivers> then try <Launch><SuperOneClick>

SuperOneClickv17-ShortFuse

Step 4a: Switch off your Xperia X8 and pull out your SD Card
Step 4b: Format your SD card to FAT32 (I am using stock 2GB) - recommend you use an adapter (I used a SD CARD Adaptor)

Partitioning Tool:
Partition Wizard for Windows

Step 5a: Partition SD card into 2 FAT32 partitions (e.g. 1.37GB & 500MB).
Step 5b: Set both partitions to PRIMARY -> [Do not name your partitions]

Note: 1.37GB is now your phone storage and 500MB will be used by Link2SD app - so don't put stuff into that 2nd partition

NOTE: According to some users from the XDA-Developers site it is not advisable to set the 2nd partition greater than 1GB. Experiment at your own risk

Step 6a: Put SD Card back into your Xperia X8 and restart
Step 6b: Connect Xperia X8 to PC - Mount SD Card

Step 7a: Copy your data back into your SD card's biggest partition.
Step 7b: Copy Link2SD v1.5.3 apk to the root of SD card

Note: You can get Link2SD APK from here :- Link2SD OR
[App] Link2SD - xda-developers

Step 7c: UnMount your Phone (SD Card) from your PC

Step 8: Goto Market download Astro File Manager (if you don't have a File Manager)

Step 9: Launch Astro and install Link2SD

Step 10a: Launch Link2SD -> Root access required (SuperUser -> allow access) - within the Link2SD app, select the apps <click> that you want to move to SD Card and press <Create Link>

Step 10b: If your select an app that has already been linked -> you can use <Remove Link> to put the app back into your phone's memory.


IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:
1) After you have "MOVED" all your apps to SD Card you MUST to reboot your phone in order to "See" and "Use" the apps again.
2) Apps that cannot be used or get a "Forced Quit" dialogue box will have to be reinstalled and then move again to SD Card using Link2SD app.
3) System apps cannot be moved to SD Card. You can REMOVE them by using Root Explorer app
4) If you want your installed apps to be updated via Market - Launch Link2SD & Hit the <Market Fix> button (ONLY after you have moved your apps to the SD Card and reboot your X8)
5) Use Link2SD to check your storage info - if your use the "Settings" option on your phone, you will not be able to see the 2nd partition's info.
6) When you mount your Xperia X8 be CAREFUL not to copy files into or remove files from the 2nd partition.

And that's it. Have Fun!!!

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gabeyong said:

Link2SD does not require ext2 partition.
Do check if you still have some data stuff in your Android folder and .android_secure folder.
Do check if your partitions have been named. Link2SD does not work with named partitions.

cheers

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staycool said:

Nevermind.Found the problem. Thx for the partitioning method anyway!=)

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