link2sd, temporary alternative for adoptable storage

Since for some reason I cannot flash any marshmallow FTF on my kid's M4 aqua. I'm encountering byte error or something during flashing. Therefore, I also cannot perform the adoptable storage mod since the phone is stuck with lollipop.

I instead went for link2sd app(needs root) and found it also works fine. I partitioned the 32GB as ~20GB normal fat32 and ~10GB as second partition(I used ext4, could also be ext2 or ext3) . Apk, cache, and data(for paid version) can be transferred to the second partition. Even for apk transfer only, it made a world of difference for this memory-challenged device.

Just for info to those who are in the same situation.

Sent from my S7 edge

Link2sd Sony C3 Dual

hallo guys

it's my first time here.
:angel::angel::angel:
I have two phones Sony Xperia C3 dual:

Lollipop 5.1.1
Rooted with Kingroot
Stock ROM

for both of them.

I rooted the first one and uninstalled some system Apps and linked all Applications to SD card second partition (EXT2) with Link2sd application.
and everything is working very good with no problem.

NOW MY PROBLEM IS WITH THE SECOND PHONE:

1- I couldn't link my apps to the second partition, The link2sd app couldn't mount the script
It says to me:
"mount script cannot be created cannot unmount /data/sdext2: invalid argument mount: Operation not permitted"

I tried all (EXT2,EXT3, EXT4, FAT32)

2- I couldn't uninstall some System Apps
I tried with:
Titanium backup
Link2sd
Kingroot
all of them just hide these Apps and when i restart my phone they appear again.

3- I couldn't use the ADAWAY App to block the ADS.

4- I'm not sure if i will have other problems later with it

So i'm very confused about these phone what's the wrong with them


finally i wish i could explain everything in a good way, and you can help me

thanks

Link2sd not working after reboot

SO I created the partitions with TWRP, installed Link2SD, got the paid version, moved a few apps and all worked fine.
After reboot I get a message saying something like "some obb and external data couldn't be relinked, I hit recreate links but the games are broken anyway.
Anyone knows how to fix this, is this occurring on other ROMs (Have MIUI 8 Global Developer ROM)?

Thanks for the help

[Solved] Link2sd "mount warning" fix for all samsungs and android 5.1.1+ stock ROM

Hi.
I suppose every one samsung has the problem "mount warning" generated by Link2sd after installing it for manage second partition on external sd card. You do not have to generate scripts and restart system by Link2sd's own menu option. This solution let to mount second partition auto in boot option.
Thanks to Warre101 for the idea.

If you want to use Link2sd you have to have rooted device. I did it on samsung galaxy tab 4 with stock ROM 5.1.1..

The best application for make all operation is Total Commander (TC).

1. Create subdirectory su.d in directory /system where you store your script in left window of TC.
/system/su.d
2. Set 700 (RWX) permision for new created directory in Propertis TC's menu option .
3. In the right window of TC open directory :
/data/data/com.buak.Link2SD/files/
4. Copy the file init-link2sd.sh from right to left window.
5. Change name of this file in left window (/system/su.d directory) to 11link2sd
6. Copy renamed file back to right window and open it here in Totalcmd-Editor (installed with TC)
7. Remove not needed text , the result should be:

Code:

---

#!/system/bin/sh
sleep 4
mount -t ext2 -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 /data/sdext2

---

8. Write changes and leave editor.
9. Copy changed file back to /system/su.d (left window). Overwrite existing file.
10. Set 700 (RWX) permision for this file . /system/su.d/11link2sd

Each boot of your device new created script will mount partition needed be Link2sd for manage second partition on your external sd card.

How can i directly install/transfer apps to my sd card ? + Need help with Link2SD

I can't normally download apps from the app store because i only have 4gb of internal storage and most if not all is used by the os. I have Link2SD already installed as well as XInternalSD on Xposed installed, but i'm still running out of space because Link2SD doesn't fully copy everything to the sd card (Should it?). Is it because i only have 1 partition ? Everything on Link2SD seems to be working fine without a second partition. If there isn't a way to fix this is there a way to fully copy all the data to the sd card like just download the apk from my pc and the transfer it ?

Link2Sd [Nevermore PC need for fix corrupted sdcard sdext2 partition]

Well, so long time ago, i am trying to understand, how Link2Sd works.

their site says "umount and do e2fsck".

but the sdext2 partition is umonteable.

i uninstalled link2sd, but the sdext2 partition, still was able.

Ok, here is the following, to do e2fsck WITHOUT NEED PC :

1: link2sd creates 3 scripts :

/etc/install-recovery.sh
/data/data/com.bualink2sd/files/link2sd.sh

/etc/init.d/11Link2sd
(if init.d enabled)

and a /system/bin/debuggerd

that last when we uninstall link2sd, is a little copy of install-recovery.sh and stays persistent on the system,
so, we have uninstall all scripts, reboot the phone, and edit the debuggerd SCRIPT for the e2fsck at EACH BOOT. Incliding before mounting sdext2 line , this:

>> e2fsck -y /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 <<

i am indignated, because Link2Sd is a PAID app , so if we pay this, we have right to have A GOOD THING, instead this BAD thing, searching masked scripts in /system/bin

ENJOY!
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Link2SD: mounting /dev/block/vold/179:66 on /data/sdext2 failed: No such file or ....

Hallo, I read a lot, but can't find any solution so far.

I have a rooted LG G3 D855 with android 6.0.1 Resurrection Remix 5.7

The problem is link2sd don't recognize the ext4 partion on the SD card and as soon I reboot, Marshmallow format partion as portable storage, and I need to start over again creating a second ext4 partion.

Started with MiniTool Partition to create two partions (FAT32 and ext4) on my SD card. Installed link2sd + and started the app, but the error: "mounting /dev/block/vold/179:66 on /data/sdext2 failed: No such file or directory"

Than I found this blog.sam.liddicott.com/2016/02/ and could do as told with ADB to create a mixed volume of 75%, but the other 25% was not approachable for link2SD, and still got the same error.

Than I found blog.icefusion.co.uk/cyanogenmod-and-link2sd Started to test init.d which was working, but than tried to create the mentioned script and that is a little over my hat, because I'm bit noob about writing Linux. So I just copy/paste but got an error. So that didn't work out. I don't how to create a script to put in etc/init.d, if so this solve the problem.

In the meanwhile I try to find an easier solution to this problem, from which I don't think I'm the only one.

May here someone to know to solve this??? I will be greatfull. Thanx