(Tweaks) another way to increase data partition size (non-dualboot)

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having a 750mb for data partition seems interesting for everyone. however, make a 2nd rom isn't easy for everyone. there are some people who can't download a rom, which makes dualboot mod useless for them. well...I want to share the joy of having a bigger data partition, so I modify a kernel to enable 2nd ext3 sdcard partition as data partition. for now on lets call this mod **data-2sd**. the steps is quite easy. 



preparation step:


1. download a modified kernel from here
2. rename the file to 'boot.img'.
3. repartition your sdcard. all partition is primary. 1st partition fat32. 2nd partition ext3. adjust the partition size to any size you want.


the steps:
1. install the kernel
2. make a blank file named 'bootsdcard' in your root sdcard
3. reboot your device.


notes:
1. this kernel is made based on irfanbagus's kernel. (credits for him)
2. if you already have 2nd partition in your sdcard, please reformat it.
3. don't use link2sd or a2sd.
4. clean you init.d folder (optional)
5. you'll need a fast sdcard for best result. our default sdcard is too slow. 


well...thanks for irfanbagus who has make a dualboot kernel for us. as I have said, I modify the kernel based on his work. the modified script is not an efficient one. I have to admit that. feel free to edit the kernel if you don't satisfy with my work. 


btw, I realize that not everyone want to use sdcard's 2nd partition, especially when their sdcard is slow and they have to wait till they have enough money to buy a faster one. well...you don't have to uninstall this kernel since I've made an option to turn off data-2sd feature simply by delete 'bootsdcard' from your sdcard. now, it will act as stock DXLC stock kernel with init.d support. when you already have a fast sdcard you can turn on data-2sd feature again by make 'bootsdcard' file in your sdcard. 


you could find the modified files here
init.rc
bootsdcard.sh