transfer files from one card to another (new one) - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just bought an upgrade to my old 8gb Sandisk card. I bought a 16gb RiData Class 6 microSD because my old card cannot handle anymore storage.
Here's the deal, how do you transfer the files safely from the old card to the new one and run it smoothly just like the old one? Do you just simply copy all the files of the old card and then just paste it to the new one? or any program to use or other methods in doing this?
I have read a thread about this that he just copied all his/her old files and then paste it to the root of the new card but he/she cannot make it work well. I would like to have a word from everyone for safely transferring my files. thanks.

Unless you have stuff in ext3/3/4, just a copy and paste should do it. After my N1 was stolen, I copied a backup of the SD onto a new card, threw android onto my TyTN2, and after installing the APKs, all of the programs found the data they should have.

how about the files that i transfered in the card using app2sd and my backup in titanium backup? Will it work using copy paste method?

whats on yopur old card have you done any formating? if your just useing it as storage you should be able to copy them over easy

Yeah I only use it for storage and nothing else.
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If it's just storage, then drag and drop should be fine. If there's any special formatting, then you might have to google a program that makes an image of the SD card, and transfer thaqt image to the new card. Bit more of a pain, but it gets the job done.

thank you guys. Been new to android and doing some stuff.

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swapping SD card without upsetting apps

My 16GB SD card has arrived, and I want to swap it for the 4GB one in the phone. Notice the phone and apps have created data on the old card - if I swap it out, will these be automatically recreated? Should I copy the old contents and folder structure to new, or is this giong to fail as the hardware ID of the card is different?
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They will be recreated but you'll lose any data stored there. It should work if you just copy the contents from your old card, I really doubt they are doing hardware ID checks.
Just copy all the files from the old card to the new one.
I upgraded my SD card too. I copied all the files from my old card to my new card and that worked flawlessly.
I noticed no side effects except the massive increase in space
Same as above. copied 4gb contents to computer, put in the 16gb card, copied the original stuff over and did a reset for good measure. all fine with no ill effects
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Changing SD Card - How ?

I know how to physically change the SD card
But whats the best way to copy everything from the original 4GB to new new 8GB class 6 ?
Thanks
albert_htc said:
I know how to physically change the SD card
But whats the best way to copy everything from the original 4GB to new new 8GB class 6 ?
Thanks
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The obvious way is the best. Copy the entire contents of the old card to a folder on your pc then install the new card and copy it back from you pc to the new card. Just do a copy and paste if you wish. I did it and it worked fine.
yes this is the way to do it...i did it multiple times but i think if you have apps2sd you should format it first the same way, i don't use it so i dunno for sure
Thanks.. I was hoping it would be a simple copy & paste
if u had a memory card reader and adapter for the other card, that could be attached to your pc/laptop as another drive then you could just copy from the existing drive to the other

[Q] Changing SD cards

My Desire originally came with a 2 GB card (yeah, sucks!) and I've ordered a 16 GB SDHC and is expected to be delivered anytime this weekend.
I do have some apps moved from phone memory to the 2 GB SD card.
How do I go about replacing the 2 GB card with the new 16 GB card WITHOUT losing any of my apps already installed?
Is there a procedure to be followed??
Thanks!
If you just used the stock FroYo A2SD, move them back to the phone and then copy the contents of the SD card to the new one and boot up...you may even be able to just copy the lot as it is but I don't know if it'll check on boot to make sure the data is correct
EddyOS said:
If you just used the stock FroYo A2SD, move them back to the phone and then copy the contents of the SD card to the new one and boot up...you may even be able to just copy the lot as it is but I don't know if it'll check on boot to make sure the data is correct
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Yup, used the stock FroYo's A2SD feature. The glitch here is I have very low memory on the Phone memory. Would copying the contents of the 2GB card and moving it to the new 16 GB card retain the apps? [Sounds pretty weird to me, but, just wanna confirm from the experts here]
Also, if I do not wish to retain anything from the older memory card, is it mandatory to copy the contents to the new memory card?
Thanks!
Yes, as said, if you are using the stock A2SD all the apps will be working normally just by copy/paste.
And as for what will happen if you don't copy the contents - system apps/stuff will make their folders by themselves, in other words the phone will be working fine, but the apps that you have installed and are moved to the SD will not work.
3722 said:
Yes, as said, if you are using the stock A2SD all the apps will be working normally just by copy/paste.
And as for what will happen if you don't copy the contents - system apps/stuff will make their folders by themselves, in other words the phone will be working fine, but the apps that you have installed and are moved to the SD will not work.
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So the best option would be to move the apps from SD card to phone memory, as many as apps as possible and copy the contents of the SD card to a folder on the PC.
After replacing the SD card, move the copied folder and move all the movable apps to SD card..
Am I right there?
Thanks..
I've used Froyo A2SD before I got myself a new 16gb card and just by copy/paste I didn't get any problems. So you should be fine too, without the hassle of moving/coping/moving back.
Do this, you will need a card reader and a micro to normal sd card adapter:
1. Turn off Desire
2. Take out microSD card and put it into the card reader using the micro to normal adapter
3. Copy the contents of the card to your PC
4. Swap the old card for the new one
5. Copy the information back to the new card
6. Put new microSD card into Desire
7. Turn it on
Hopefully it will just work as normal
Hi Eddy, I'm not sure this is necessary as I've done it without readers and adopters.
I simply copied them to the pc then changed the sd card plugged the phone to the pc with the new card, run a full format (even if the OS does make folders on the card, like "LOST.DIR", ".android_secure, etc just overwrite them) and then placing my data back on the card.
Or am I missing something?
Only reason I say to do it that way Is as otherwise Android might have a hissy fit about the apps moved to the SD not being there. I've not tried to change SD cards as I've had my 16GB card from the off but if it works then fair enough!! I just prefer to do things as I highlighted so I know there's as little chance of things going wrong as possible (I'd actually wipe the phone and start everything again but that's just me )
Thanks EddyOS and 3722. I'll do this tomorrow and let you know guys..
Cheers!
Set up my new 16 GB card today.. Tried both the suggestions individually and cross checked to ensure that everything was all right.. Both the methods work just perfectly.. Direct copy & paste and using the micro to normal adapter.. Perfect!
Thanks guys!
Cheers!

[Q] upgrading memory card

I have purchased a new larger MIcroSD card and want to copy everything over to the new card.
What is involved in doing this please?
Need to get all data, apps, files etc from a 4gb card to a 32gb card.
Phone is rooted desire running Leedroid
I am very newbie so nothing too techy please
Just copy the files from your old SD card to your PC, then put in the new one and copy the files to the new SD card
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GoogleJelly said:
Just copy the files from your old SD card to your PC, then put in the new one and copy the files to the new SD card
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Tried that a few times and despite the system saying it has copied all the files over, the folders are all empty and the shortcuts have gone from the phone.
i.e. the medi file has no media and the DCIM file has no photos.
Copy and paste doesn't seem to work in this instance,
uktotty said:
Tried that a few times and despite the system saying it has copied all the files over, the folders are all empty and the shortcuts have gone from the phone.
i.e. the medi file has no media and the DCIM file has no photos.
Copy and paste doesn't seem to work in this instance,
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Weird. I recently transferred my data from my 2gb micro SD to a 8gb one by copy and paste. And nothing has changed on the device. Did you copy everything (including hidden files if any)?
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[Q] Setting up new SDcard?

My SD card has been acting funny and only mounting read-only randomly and I already have another one layng around and wanted to go ahead and switch to the new one.
My question is, is it as simple as copying everything from my old one onto my PC and then copying all that onto the new one? So I need to format the new one first?..
I tried searching but couldnt find the answer... thanks guys
BTW, I have the stock SanDisk in there now and the problems started after flashing CM7... and I'll be switching to a new Lexar 8GB..
Yes. Just copy the contents of your current card to an external drive or computer, format and/or partition your new card the way you want it and then copy the stuff you transferred to your computer or external drive onto your new card. You should always have a backup of SD card in case it gets corrupted or damaged.
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dougjamal said:
Yes. Just copy the contents of your current card to an external drive or computer, format and/or partition your new card the way you want it and then copy the stuff you transferred to your computer or external drive onto your new card. You should always have a backup of SD card in case it gets corrupted or damaged.
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Agreed...it's very simple to do. When I switched from my 8 to 16 I made sure to keep a pure backup of the 8 on my computer.

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