swap file

[the blob]

hi guys was told to set up swap file for the use of crosspeg as when it starts download freezes half way true it and spinner starts program stops starts have switch off at the back and on to get the tv programs back and happens when i manual start too and some days it work but most not im running apollo 125 on vu+duo

[abu baniaz]

Swap file is virtual RAM. It is beneficial to use on receivers with smaller amount of RAM.

[the blob]

is there a titorial how set it up im a bit losty when it comes tothe tech part cheers

[cactikid]

yes should be on here.

http://www.openvix.co.uk/openvix-builds/Guides%20and%20Tutorials/VIX%20Manual%20Vs%201.1.pdf

[abu baniaz]

If the question is "How do I setup a swap file?"

Answer is:
Have a storage device in ext file system
Blue > Vix > Swap Manager
Create a swap file if one is not there already.
Activate
Enable Autostart (this is so that it starts automtaically on restart)
Close

[gataboy1]

If the question is "How do I setup a swap file?"

Answer is:
Have a storage device in ext file system
Blue > Vix > Swap Manager
Create a swap file if one is not there already.
Activate
Enable Autostart (this is so that it starts automtaically on restart)
Close

Can i use a USB stick for swap file storage ?

[cactikid]

a usb is a storage device,i use a kingston 8gb micro usb and epg is sent there also.

[gataboy1]

is fat32 suitable ?

[Andy_Hazza]

is fat32 suitable ?

It will automatically set it to ext4 format when you setup a swap file using the usb stick.

[abu baniaz]

It will automatically set it to ext4 format when you setup a swap file using the usb stick.
It does not do that. IIRC, you won't be able to create a swap file using the GUI if it is in fat32, although you can do it by command line.

Best to initialise(format) it using the receiver. This will erase all data on the flash drive and also ensure that the drive is in ext format