sd card

[Guest Prettygrim]

can anyone tell me if it is possible to replace the sd card in the orange san francisco? atm am using the 2gb card that came with the phone. i have an 8gb card but dont know if it is possible to copy everything over to the bigger card or if it would mean reinstalling everything from scratch. anyone able to advise, please?

[Guest punch_t]

can anyone tell me if it is possible to replace the sd card in the orange san francisco? atm am using the 2gb card that came with the phone. i have an 8gb card but dont know if it is possible to copy everything over to the bigger card or if it would mean reinstalling everything from scratch. anyone able to advise, please?

I changed the 2GB card for a 32GB card. I simply copied everything from the 2GB to the 32GB on my laptop. Works fine for me.

[Guest irishpancake]

Hi.. no prob with this at all.

If your ROM supports it, you might want to look at partitioning the new SD card with FAT32 and ext2/3 to allow system use SD storage for Apps.

First thing you need to do is make a backup of your existing card using USB..... make sure you include all files and folders.... nothing hidden...

[Guest Prettygrim]

tnx for replies, guys. is there an actual 'how to guide' anywhere? i am bound to mess something up without dope proof steps, ha ha

[Guest irishpancake]

tnx for replies, guys. is there an actual 'how to guide' anywhere? i am bound to mess something up without dope proof steps, ha ha

OK, you can use either GParted Live CD and these Guides:

http://www.addictive...n-ubuntu-linux/

Edit....removed this guide, http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/properly-partition-sd-card-for-app2sd-android-roms/

please do not use

gives wrong information regarding ext partition says create this as "Logical"....

incorrect, both Partitions must be set to "Primary"...

that is FAT32 and ext2/3....

also, FAT32 must be first partition, so PC will be able to see SD contents.

So sorry

Or stick with Windows, and use MiniTool and this Guide:

http://forum.xda-dev....php?p=10654666

You can also Partition from within Recovery....but no GUI!!!.

Just remember, above guides are for your new SD card, via USB.

You must have made a back-up of your current SD card contents, stored on your PC, including all files folders and hidden files/folders.

You then copy this back-up onto the fat32 Partition on your new SD card.

The above is for ROM's which support DT A2SD, and use the ext2/3 partition to store apps.

When and if you do this, get A2SDGUI from Market, to manage your SD storage options, etc.

Edited August 23, 2011 by irishpancake

[Guest Prettygrim]

very helpful info. will give it a try at w/e and post back results. appreciate the help and advice