Increase MMC size [Archive]

boditza

5th February 2006, 02:03

I have found on this forum this article:

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Increase Your MMC Space.
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Your files in MMC are stored in multiple (disk) blocks.
So if you format using 16K block, the space used will be 16K eventhough your file is just 1K.

If you buy MMC, it is usually preformatted with 16K block. Therefore alot of space is wasted as most installed program files are usually less than 2K.

You will need a card reader to do this:-

1. Connect card reader and copy all your files in the MMC to computer disk. (Make sure you set the show all/hidden/os files to "on")

2. Do a format of the MMC using command line "format" and use the /A=size option.

Alternative, you can use the Disk Management in Adminstrative Tools to format. Make sure you select FAT. For 256MB MMC, smallest block you can use is 4K, 128MB is 2K, 64Mb is 1K and 32MB is 512B.

(Note: You cannot use the phone "format MMC" to do this as the format just clear the allocation table and does not change the block size)

3. Copy back all files to MMC.

Now you will find that you will have more space.
256mb MMC got back 30+ mbs
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The problem is that after i try that method i get a 4gb mmc instead of a 256mb. Did anyone did it and if u know some program would be verry usefull.

yaminsuzuk

5th February 2006, 07:03

If this method works, it will also decrease the chance for the mmc to get corrupted.

aa10

5th February 2006, 09:45

this method is crap..so long already been posted in forum..and nobody agrees..

asdf

5th February 2006, 12:45

its already posted by mark 6600

vickyshahri

5th February 2006, 13:02

Can anybody confirm if it works or not?

boditza

5th February 2006, 14:23

I have found on this forum this article:

The problem is that after i try that method i get a 4gb mmc instead of a 256mb. Did anyone did it and if u know some program would be verry usefull.

Try to read before u post. I know its already posted and it's not by mark is on a sticky topic in this section. I just want to know with what program i can use it coz i tryed and i can't format it in 4k cluster mode.

Mark

5th February 2006, 18:29

i know i didn´t post this but if you have problems with this methode you should have posted on the topic that it was originally posted. posting like this seems like a double-post. and that methode is dangerous if you do something wrong you take the chance of damaging your mmc and the spave you gain is not worth the risk.

boditza

6th February 2006, 00:09

If i would have posted there i would have gooten an answer in 2-3 years :(. I am sorry for this double post but i hoped that i could get it sorted out.

therion

8th February 2006, 21:01

If i would have posted there i would have gooten an answer in 2-3 years :(. I am sorry for this double post but i hoped that i could get it sorted out.

doesn't work on my phone :/ Any1 know why?? Who tryed and it worked?

edan1979

9th February 2006, 07:49

u need to use the command console...

in windows... start-->accessories-->command prompt

be carefull tho... u might format your own pc....

and yes this trick working.. i got extra space on my mmc.. and i have use it for ages...

example..

your card reader is call E:\ drive and you want to format a 128mb mmc

in command prompt you type

format E: /FS:FAT /A:2048

notes:
1GB = 16k
512mb = 8192
256mb = 4096
128mb = 2048
64mb = 1024
32mb = 512

boditza

9th February 2006, 20:33

I tryed and i got an error message. It doesn't work for me :(. Plz post those who tryed it.

h2s

2nd March 2006, 20:32

@edan1979
Your block size allocation is perfect, this one even goes for usb drives and other mmc, sdc etc. Good!

boditza

3rd March 2006, 00:04

I think windowz xp doesn't have this format function :((. I'll look for a older pc to install 98.

h2s

3rd March 2006, 19:38

maxim24

7th March 2006, 20:24

what will i type if my mmc iw 512? 64? (my mmc is for n6630)

pls post the right commands that i will type thanks

maxim24

7th March 2006, 20:25

and wat if it doesnt work for me? can i change it bak to original?

boditza

7th March 2006, 20:42

@boditza
No, this option exists in Windows XP (Professional)
Go to My Computer, Right clik> manage >disk Management >Choose the disk > Format
A dialogue box appears, the third option is all about allocation blocks

I know that, but it doesn't want to format it that way... i get a 2gb size mmc after i format it like that.

maxim24

8th March 2006, 18:59

i have tested it on my 512 and 64...it didnt work...the size was still the same

gchildz

16th March 2006, 04:19

format on 2 of my Kingston 256 and 512, it formatted but doesnt increase whatsoever

glogi

20th March 2006, 00:38

is there any chance to format 256MB MemoryStickDuoPro with 2k clusters and then it will work with 128MB of memory on SE P800?

cupido_amo

2nd April 2006, 11:48

i prefer don't try it,,,
i afraid this will crash my mmc

winwintoto1234

7th April 2006, 11:47

I know that, but it doesn't want to format it that way... i get a 2gb size mmc after i format it like that.

My question is whether your mmc still usable after getting a 2GB size on it?

paul777

7th April 2006, 12:14

i tried it but it didint change anytin....

i have a question i have this MMC card for over a long time and didint have time to ask questions about it...

i bought it and it says in the label its 128 MB, Apacer MMC..
but it only has a max capacity of 122 MB free memory on it even i format it still the same so i lost 6MB... can anyone explain this???? thnax!!!
wait for your reply.....

:D

gibol

8th April 2006, 07:39

interesting...
how about SD card? is this trick works with SD card?

boditza

9th April 2006, 01:41

My question is whether your mmc still usable after getting a 2GB size on it?

It is usable but the phone formats it and its still 240mb or so.

sk4tz

16th April 2006, 16:01

Tryed that with my Kingston 512er - no difference?! :/

howlingblaster777

17th April 2006, 16:48

rendar

18th April 2006, 11:39

Same thing for me here. I've got a 512mb mmc but it shows up as only 489mb :(

that's only normal... 489mb = 512000kb something...

howlingblaster777

18th April 2006, 22:07

I purchased a 512MB mmc, not a 512000KB one :(

howlingblaster777

18th April 2006, 22:09

I just made the calculations: 512000KB = 500MB. Even then there's 11MB missing :(:(:(:(

Mark

18th April 2006, 22:55

don´t you guys read basic internet articles? there is a thing called conversion rate bettween bytes and bits. so what the manufacturer´s say its 5120MB card its in reality 489MB in the phone or in any other device. its the same with all storage devices. an 80Gb hard disk also only has about 73 or 74GB of real space.

ton1x

18th April 2006, 23:04

nice info buddy

Davit

6th May 2006, 12:47

swapnilsa

14th May 2006, 01:33

guys these methods dosent increase ur memorey card size...
if u expect tht dont read....
wat they do is kindof compact ur data in to smaller blocks so tht more data can be stored in already there space...

for eg:
a 2 kb file normally wud take(in a default formatted card)
16 kb space but after formatting
it will take just 4 or 8 kb space!...
so efectily ul save space...

MiLoKa66

14th May 2006, 04:56

I had read that it causes the memory card to be slower than before