The idea behind the application is the same. But Link2SD has more relevant features which the Native Apps2sd lacked giving Android 1.5 and up users the chance to have a taste of what it’s like to have a big phone memory. Additional features were added by the developer to furher optimize the usage of android devices. By using Link2SD, you can move not only the application file, but also the dalvic-cache and libray files of the application. This means that data will be the only one left to consume your internal memory thus installing applications and games would be easier because you can install anything you want without worrying about the famous low memory problem. Furthermore, Link2sd covers all files even moving widgets and the unmoveable applications to the 2nd partition of your SD card.
This is a step by step guide on how you can run Link2SD on your device. This tutorial will work for both stock and cutom ROMs. For ClockWorkMod Recovery and TWRP users. Follow all the instructions carefully to eliminate possible problems.
Steps for links2sd and Internal to external Swap See below for just internal to external swap
First you have to download Mini Tool Partition Wizard Manager. You can download it HERE. MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com
First you have to download Mini Tool Partition Wizard Manager. You can download it HERE.
Insert your SD card to a card reader and open it on your computer.
Back up all your files to the computer because partitioning will wipe your data.
Open Mini Tool in your computer. Locate your SD card (be careful in choosing and make sure not to choose the drive of your computer)
Right click and choose Delete.
Right click on it again and choose Create New. Create “FAT32″ partition (This is where all your media files will go. Be sure to make it bigger than the 2nd part)
Select “Create as: PRIMARY”
Next, create an ext4 partition . This is where your apps will go. I suggest a value of 1GB OR 2GB would be big enough but if you insist you can go as high as you want I use 4gb
Select “Create As: PRIMARY” (make sure that it is both set to primary because it will not work if it is not set to primary)
Click the “Apply” button on the top left corner and wait for it to finish the process. Done.
Put back your SD card to your phone and switch it on.
Download and install Link2sd from Google Play Store.
Open Link2sd. You will be prompted to choose between ext2, ext3, ext4 and FAT32. Select ext4.
It will say mount script created. Reboot your phone now.
Open link2sd and if the message doesn’t show up, you succeded.
Ok now to enable Swap to go with your links2sd follow the steps below
1. Install busybox if you dont have it https://db.tt/PdTTclXD if you have it goto step 2
2. boot into twrp and flash this https://db.tt/FPwQ7zzS
3.Open link2sd and Go to Link2sd>Settings>check the autolink (to automatically move apps upon installation)
For apps already installed select “Create Link” (be sure to check the three files: app, dalvic-cache and library files)
Steps Below are for Internal to External Swap only
Part 1
1. format your sd card to fat32 (if card is fat32 already and only 1 partition no need to format)
2. install busybox if you dont have it https://db.tt/PdTTclXD if you have it goto step 3
3. boot into twrp and flash this https://db.tt/FPwQ7zzS
4. reboot system and enjoy your swap.
This is a step by step guide on how you can run Link2SD on your device. This tutorial will work for both stock and cutom ROMs. For ClockWorkMod Recovery and TWRP users. Follow all the instructions carefully to eliminate possible problems.
Steps for links2sd and Internal to external Swap See below for just internal to external swap
First you have to download Mini Tool Partition Wizard Manager. You can download it HERE. MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com
First you have to download Mini Tool Partition Wizard Manager. You can download it HERE.
Insert your SD card to a card reader and open it on your computer.
Back up all your files to the computer because partitioning will wipe your data.
Open Mini Tool in your computer. Locate your SD card (be careful in choosing and make sure not to choose the drive of your computer)
Right click and choose Delete.
Right click on it again and choose Create New. Create “FAT32″ partition (This is where all your media files will go. Be sure to make it bigger than the 2nd part)
Select “Create as: PRIMARY”
Next, create an ext4 partition . This is where your apps will go. I suggest a value of 1GB OR 2GB would be big enough but if you insist you can go as high as you want I use 4gb
Select “Create As: PRIMARY” (make sure that it is both set to primary because it will not work if it is not set to primary)
Click the “Apply” button on the top left corner and wait for it to finish the process. Done.
Put back your SD card to your phone and switch it on.
Download and install Link2sd from Google Play Store.
Open Link2sd. You will be prompted to choose between ext2, ext3, ext4 and FAT32. Select ext4.
It will say mount script created. Reboot your phone now.
Open link2sd and if the message doesn’t show up, you succeded.
Ok now to enable Swap to go with your links2sd follow the steps below
1. Install busybox if you dont have it https://db.tt/PdTTclXD if you have it goto step 2
2. boot into twrp and flash this https://db.tt/FPwQ7zzS
3.Open link2sd and Go to Link2sd>Settings>check the autolink (to automatically move apps upon installation)
For apps already installed select “Create Link” (be sure to check the three files: app, dalvic-cache and library files)
Steps Below are for Internal to External Swap only
Part 1
1. format your sd card to fat32 (if card is fat32 already and only 1 partition no need to format)
2. install busybox if you dont have it https://db.tt/PdTTclXD if you have it goto step 3
3. boot into twrp and flash this https://db.tt/FPwQ7zzS
4. reboot system and enjoy your swap.