To all sifu here.. any guide to save app to SD card? Found thread from xda site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537204 .. too complicated.. anyone have other method? while Hero just provide Memory - ROM: 512 MB RAM: 288 MB ~ FYI : Yes i've root my HERO, going crazy with lots off app at market lol..

shahnakal,

What ROM image did you root your hero with? If it was the modaco hero ROM image, it will automatically use the SD card *IF* you partition it properly with a win32 partition and an ext2 partition (as the modaco ROM supports automatic apps2sd).

To check if you used the modaco ROM or not, check under home -> menu -> setting ->about screen. It will say modaco somewhere on that screen.

If so, then all you need to do is partition your SD card into two.

Check the ROM version first, and let us know.

Go to setting-> SD Card and phone storage

if there a info on secondary storage . you are on it (app2sd). if not. you will have to partition your sd manually.

simple enough, but do a backup is a MUST

if on windows, use software like Partition Magic. take out your SD card (unmount first) and put in memory card reader.
1. backup
2. resize accordingly (FAT32, EXT3, linux-swap(optional)
3. put your sd card back to your HERO.
4. Power on and check the settings above

if on linux (like me), install gparted. connect to usb cable.
1. backup
2. mount sd on phone first to be recognized
3. launch gparted
4. unmount first
5. resize accordingly
6. apply and reboot.

modaco custom rom 2.8 core

Then it looks like you're all set, you just need to partition your SD card (assuming you haven't already got it partitioned, see sicksand's post above on how to check for "secondary storage" in the settings).

You can use a PC to partition your SDCARD into two as sicksand mentioned above, or if you want to do it in your phone itself, you can do it if you have amon-ra's recovery image (if you have modaco most likely you will also have this recovery image):

* power off
* press home + power to switch power on
* A menu in green text will appear, this is the amon-ra recovery image.
* Scroll down with the trackball to "Part SD: fat32+ext2+swap" and press the trackball.
* Scroll up to "reboot system now" and press the trackball.

Done! First time you reboot, apps2sd should kick in and setup/move the second partition with your apps. You can then copy back your data into the SDcard.

Doing it on the PC gives you better control of the sizing, etc.

my phone show

reboot system now [home]
apply sdcard update.zip
wipe data factory reset
wipe cache partition.

can't find part SD

2. resize accordingly (FAT32, EXT3, linux-swap(optional)

how to resize? im using partition magic when i plugin the cardreader i cant see my sdcard?? anything im missing here? or is there any other options???

then what size should be apply to FAT32 and EXT3..etc??

Why not follow my tutorial here?

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1211670

At the bottom, there is also a method on how to partition your SD card

very long tutorial... phew~

perhaps should ask mod to pin all your How's to ....

very usefull info. Thanks

btw, if im already on
Step 3 - Installing MoDaCo custom ROM

could i just skip to Step4??



This post has been edited by evilpuppy: Nov 5 2009, 09:17 PM

magic partition doesn't work on my windows 7

Actually, even the step 4 is not compulsory for you But if you do step 4, it will speed up your Hero anyway so there's no harm

IF you skip step 4, do the step 5 only until ext3 (if you don't upgrade the kernel, it will not have support for ext4. So only ext3 can be used)

Make your pick

vexus, why magic partition? @_@
Waste money using that application when you can do it with free stuffs~

how bout Modaco 2.9 which is already integrated with teknologist kernel 1.8?? should i flash this ROM with no wipe?

because free stuff is for Pro User. that's why we Noob have to spend Moni.

i've done all the method but still cant..
1) ive done goldcard but nothing happen.. http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1199726
2) Ive done manually step by step .. http://androidandme.com/2009/08/news/how-t...ndroid-apps2sd/

but my phone still didnt read my SD card partition.. ist it just work on some SD card? class 6 only?

Yes, by right u can flash it without a wipe But i recommend you do a "final" wipe though..so after this u will be in the same sync as my hero too then in the future only, you don't have to wipe anymore if u follow my guide.."unless i ask to wipe" haha..


what are you trying to achieve? apps2sd? if you can see the sd card in the settings, then it working the apps folder is not visible if u just view it using explorer


P/s: If you guys have questions for me personally, please ask in my tute thread..too many threads subscribed, my mailbox getting spammed..lol

okay, what i've done flash 2.9 no wipe. this morning i proceed to "Part SD: fat32+ext2+swap" and all my SD data Gone!!? (luckily i did backup all my data lastnight) like you said, the apps folder is not visible. how do we know there is a partition being done??

what is my next step?

should i
1. do wipe? i assume i MUST.
2. IF i restoring all my Data from PC to my SD will my apps work?? or i will have to reinstalling back?

and my storage become this



This post has been edited by evilpuppy: Nov 6 2009, 11:50 AM

Why did you do the "Part SD: fat32+ext2+swap"?
You will need to wipe your SD card at least once for upgrading. That's for sure. But it will be worth it. Backup all your files on your computer first.

Don't do the "Part SD: fat32+ext2+swap". Swap decreases your SD card life and if using teknolosigst kernel, you don't need swap at all

still cant install app on mu SD.. huh tired to make partition but still no detect on setting.. anybody can help me? i'm around klang area? lol

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Added on November 21, 2009, 7:40 pmTired!! anyone provide services "make partition on sd? so i can have much more space for app?" please let me know,..



This post has been edited by shahnakal: Nov 21 2009, 07:40 PM