sd card not being scanned?? CM7 - Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been on nightly 45 for like a week probably? Anyway its been perfecttt till yesterday it won't read my sd card anymore
It shows as mounted in "storage" and it tells me how much memory I have any everything and I used rom manager to search the sd card and it shows everything but I have apps and themes on my sd card and they won't load I tried rebooting, unmounting, turning off and removing it cleaning it and putting it back nothing is wroking and I put it on my cuzins phone and it works normally and I flashed marcusant rom and its wroking but I wanna go back to cm7 but I need my sd card.. I also tried reflashing the nightly
Any ideas..?
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Download rescan media root and run it. See if that helps.
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schnowdapowda said:
Download rescan media root and run it. See if that helps.
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Will try thank you for your help
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schnowdapowda said:
Download rescan media root and run it. See if that helps.
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That got the video/music/photos to bee seen by apps! Thank you!
But does anyone know how to get ICS to show the breakdown quota of file types in Settings/Storage of the external SD card? I can post a pic if anyone is not sure what I mean.

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Apps won't install with mounted sd card :(

For some reason, apps like angry birds, 2 player reactor, and the modified flash for hulu don't install unless I unmount my sd card first. Otherwise I get the application not installed message. Any advice?
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Zori said:
For some reason, apps like angry birds, 2 player reactor, and the modified flash for hulu don't install unless I unmount my sd card first. Otherwise I get the application not installed message. Any advice?
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Just install it with the SD unmounted. Then from there under the applications tab you can move to SD if it is available. If it isn't then you will have to go with apps to sd.
The problem is some apk files are on my sd card, like the flash one which I now can't install
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Zori said:
For some reason, apps like angry birds, 2 player reactor, and the modified flash for hulu don't install unless I unmount my sd card first. Otherwise I get the application not installed message. Any advice?
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mounted? or while USB is using your SD card? because there is a difference.
t3project said:
mounted? or while USB is using your SD card? because there is a difference.
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Mounted!
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Bumpity bump bump. Would very much like to install modified flash apk for hulu pl0x ^_^
Hi,
i have the same issue with Stock Rom 2.2.1 (1.72.405.3) installing some apps: Some of them (i think mostly protected apps) can't be installed while SD-Card is mounted. Even when i am Installing from Google Market it doesn't work. When i unmount the card and try again it works.
Having a rooted (S-Off) Desire HD with 2.2.1 (1.72.405.3)
Can't find any workaround!
hope you can help me!
Well, my only fix was to flash another rom. Most custom roms I've ran don't have the problem
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Helppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!

Idk what the heck is wrong with my phone but this is getting me mad!!!!
I'm trying to delete some files and copying some folders and every time I reboot my phone everything comes back just like it was before like if I never deleted them or copy them....??????
Any idea????
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romny19 said:
Idk what the heck is wrong with my phone but this is getting me mad!!!!
I'm trying to delete some files and copying some folders and every time I reboot my phone everything comes back just like it was before like if I never deleted them or copy them....??????
Any idea????
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You might wanna be more specific, like what files and directory.
KillaHurtz said:
You might wanna be more specific, like what files and directory.
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Downloading radio to External SD card
And deleted some files and folder from external SD card and they are still coming back after rebooting
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romny19 said:
Downloading radio to External SD card
And deleted some files and folder from external SD card and they are still coming back after rebooting
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What method are you using to remove them ? On phone with root explorer, USB, sd adapter on PC ?
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What method are you using to remove them ? On phone with root explorer, USB, sd adapter on PC ?
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Yes I'm using root explorer.... holding down and then [delete]
But they are still coming back after reboot
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romny19 said:
Yes I'm using root explorer.... holding down and then [delete]
But they are still coming back after reboot
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ROM ?
Try doing it thru USB connection or with an adapter thru PC.
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ROM ?
Try doing it thru USB connection or with an adapter thru PC.
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Gingerbread 2.3 rooted
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romny19 said:
Gingerbread 2.3 rooted
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Stock ? Dude try it on the PC and report back. Chances are if you are using a non paid app its the dev laughing at you.
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Stock ? Dude try it on the PC and report back. Chances are if you are using a non paid app its the dev laughing at you.
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I'm using the app that comes with the phone too to do it and it keeps doing the same thing.... this just started to happen 30 mins ago.... I've never had this prob before...
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So this thing is getting me mad!!!!!!!
ive been trying to format my SD on my phone and my computer and i get to format it on my PC but when i go to check all the files are still there!!!
and when i try on my phone my phone just freezes!!!!!!!
is there any super software to format this devillll micro SD sandisk 32GB?????
The files you are deleting are used by An app or two. The app 're installs the files when you boot.
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Like if you delete lost or android secure. The app will auto 're create them because it may use them
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this is getting me mad!!! i even tried with ubuntu and ubuntu couldnt format it....
i tried on my phone... it just froze!!!!
is my memory LOCKED UP OR SOMETHING!!!!!!????????????
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Like if you delete lost or android secure. The app will auto 're create them because it may use them
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the problem is with my memory!
do you know of any app to SUPER WIPE this freaking memory????
do you know how to format it with command ?
i flashed my phone and it still wont format this memory....
its like all the files i have in my memory are super secure and they cant be deleted unless i unlock them... but idk what the heck happened...
all i remember is that it started to happen after i flashed my note and then i was downloading the radio and then every time i would go in CWM the radio file would not be there so then i rebooted the phone to check and then the radio files was not there......
i tried that like 4 times... now im at the point that i dont care and im trying to delete everything just to solve this...
this memory is just like 2 months old.... its a sandisk... i got it from walmart... 32GB.... i think my warranty was only 30 days
Exactly what file are you trying to delete. I was referring to your memory before. There are files on your removable memory that you can't delete because they will get 're written automatically
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Perhaps your micro SD has a write switch on it? Lol. That's all I can think of. Otherwise boot into Ubuntu and open terminal and CD in and rm -rf *
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Kill it with fire. Its the only way.
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i did but i just game me an error... i cant format it...
and my micro SD doesnt hace a switch....
micro SD dont have swtches....
i think my memory is bad... i think i would have to buy another one
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Exactly what file are you trying to delete. I was referring to your memory before. There are files on your removable memory that you can't delete because they will get 're written automatically
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it doesnt matter what files i try to copy....
if i take pics and save them to the memory, my phone will show it like it is normally working but if i reboot the phone everything will go back and restore everything deleted and delete all the stuff i copy...
its like blocked like i cant make changes on it....
ive been trying different stuff but they dont work.. i think i need to format it with the command app from the phone....
anyone knows how to do it form there???
romny19 said:
it doesnt matter what files i try to copy....
if i take pics and save them to the memory, my phone will show it like it is normally working but if i reboot the phone everything will go back and restore everything deleted and delete all the stuff i copy...
its like blocked like i cant make changes on it....
ive been trying different stuff but they dont work.. i think i need to format it with the command app from the phone....
anyone knows how to do it form there???
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I already asked you to indicate what files/directory you are trying to remove.
Here's the Panasonic Format Utility, is this can't format it your card is toast
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/support/en/sd/download/BN-SDCM_WIN_UTIL_V100.ZIP

SD Card Reader No Longer Working?

My SD card reader seems to have stopped working today. When I reboot the phone, it states it is reading the SD card, and 1 second later it is finished. Now, I can't access any data on the SD card via system programs, music, gallery, movies, etc...
I can use ES Explorer and see and use contents on the SD card, so I don't think the SD card is corrupt. How can I check my SD card reader program and see if that is the problem? Does anyone have a fix for this issue?
Edit: I am using SleeperROM 3.0.0 and the only problem I am having is the SD card reader app isn't working on boot or after unmounting/mounting the SD card. I can access all files via PC or ES Explorer.
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Ok, does anyone know how to reinstall the system card reader "software" that seems to be malfunctioning? I can't even access Titanium Backup because the system won't recognize the SD card even though ES File Explorer and my PC (when USB connected) will!
Please help!
You didn't put a .nomedia file in the root directory, right?
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You didn't put a .nomedia file in the root directory, right?
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I haven't done anything like that to my knowledge. What is a .nomedia file?
Any way to reinstall the system SD card reader?
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Guys, I've noticed this going on a lot lately across several devices and different platforms of Android.
I think something might be wrong, as in some type of infected app we're all using.
I can't think of any other correlation between the many people suddenly experiencing this all at once across several different devices, many different ROMs, and completely different versions of Android.
I had a .nomedia file magically appear on the root of my internal storage on my Nexus several times today, and even after removing it my media would not be recognized at all, as well as the file would return every so often.
Someone should look into this.
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I looked throughout the root directory and did not find any .media files.
Is there a way to "reinstall" the system SD Card reader app that autoruns when the phone reboots or the usb is disconnected after a file transfer?
Mine runs for only 1 second then states "media scan complete."
I am thinking my SD card reader app went bad today, if that is even a possibility. The CPU and ES Explorer recognize and play all files using non-system integrated apps (music, video, gallery being the system apps).
Also, all the apps installed to the SD Card are running fine.
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Same here....... I downloaded paranoid android 1.9.9 and everything was fine until a reboot and all my pictures and music disappeared from my sd card...... Now mind you that I have flashed tons of roms .... But this has never happened to me ever...... The funny thing is that when I do a back up which I did minutes before my sd card went bad..... After my backup boots up I can see my pictures and music again.... But not for to long...... What can I do.........?
Untouchable Task650 ICS
Apparently some believe of has to do with today's ROM Manager update.
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Zeinzu said:
Apparently some believe of has to do with today's ROM Manager update.
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From https://twitter.com/clockworkmod
"Released a fix for ROM Manager where missing directories were causing the .nomedia file to be placed in the wrong directory. This was causing missing pictures from the gallery app. Sorry about that! Fixed in 5.0.1.4."
So even though CWM can read the SD card contents and install a zip file if needed it is a CWM problem? My CWM didn't update until today. I will reboot and see what happens.
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kennyglass123 said:
You didn't put a .nomedia file in the root directory, right?
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I was having the same issue yesterday and installed a bunch of roms thinking it was CM9 but I looked and found that file strangely. Deleted after searching using my computer and POOF! all my stuff reappeared. Thanks!
Just an update. After the CWM update this morning and a reboot, the problem seems to be fixed now. The only other problem was that all my play lists on my music app were messed up. I had to restore data from Titanium Backup in order to get them to work properly. All good so far!
TexasAggie97 said:
Just an update. After the CWM update this morning and a reboot, the problem seems to be fixed now. The only other problem was that all my play lists on my music app were messed up. I had to restore data from Titanium Backup in order to get them to work properly. All good so far!
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So you updated CWM through ROM Manager? And that is what caused the problem? After a ROM Manager update?
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So you updated CWM through ROM Manager? And that is what caused the problem? After a ROM Manager update?
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I'm sorry. It was Rom Manager that updated this morning, I believe. After that, a reboot, and everything worked well. I don't think it was CWM in itself. Crap, now I'm confused on what auto-updated this morning!
TexasAggie97 said:
I'm sorry. It was Rom Manager that updated this morning, I believe. After that, a reboot, and everything worked well. I don't think it was CWM in itself. Crap, now I'm confused on what auto-updated this morning!
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Either way, if I haven't accepted any updates in that last few days then when I do it will be all good. That's all that matters in the end.
Thanks TA.
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Either way, if I haven't accepted any updates in that last few days then when I do it will be all good. That's all that matters in the end.
Thanks TA.
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Well, whatever updated today fixed the problem that began yesterday when I made the initial post.
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TexasAggie97 said:
Well, whatever updated today fixed the problem that began yesterday when I made the initial post.
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That would be Rom Manager
Posted by Mr. Z's Galaxy S3.
BTW, I don't know if this new issue is related, but I just received a notification that my SD Card is corrupt and needs to be formated. I am following the process laid out in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355528 thread so I can recover my data and save all the files. What a pain in the rear!
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BTW, I don't know if this new issue is related, but I just received a notification that my SD Card is corrupt and needs to be formated. I am following the process laid out in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355528 thread so I can recover my data and save all the files. What a pain in the rear!
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just a FYI to peps my wife's phone had some similar issues and sprint had to replace not sure if you have tep or not
Here guys try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30316917
Obviously different ROM than the op but I'm sure it would work..
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SD card error

I have a 16gb sd card that was working PERFECTLY until yesterday. I had my phone rooted and I decided that it was getting too cluttered so I unrooted it and that's when my sd card quit working.It says "preparing sd card checking for errors". I rerooted it and it still doesnt work. Thank you for any help.
Aaron_Woolery said:
I have a 16gb sd card that was working PERFECTLY until yesterday. I had my phone rooted and I decided that it was getting too cluttered so I unrooted it and that's when my sd card quit working.It says "preparing sd card checking for errors". I rerooted it and it still doesnt work. Thank you for any help.
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You likely have a corrupted file structure on the SD card...and may need to format the card using a PC and adapter...
That should fix the card...if not...the card may be damaged...g
Will it delete everything on it?
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Will it delete everything on it?
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Yes...
Full format wipes it clean. ..g
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Is there any way for me to put the stuff onto my computer before I do it?
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Is there any way for me to put the stuff onto my computer before I do it?
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If the pc can see the card as a drive. ..then yes...just copy over your data...
But if the pc can't see it...then the card may be trashed. ...g
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Alright, thank you
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Alright, thank you
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Always welcome. ..g
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sdcard and lollipop update

Is there a fix to get the sd card working on lollipop i have searched the OTA thread and could not find anything relative to it. All my music and pictures are on there and would be nice to have them back.
The external SD card or internal?
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external.
brusslesprouts said:
Is there a fix to get the sd card working on lollipop i have searched the OTA thread and could not find anything relative to it. All my music and pictures are on there and would be nice to have them back.
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I'm going to suggest the usual factory reset. I've had no issues with mine. Have you tried reading the card through a computer? Maybe something happen during the update that wiped it or messed up the format.
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Sher The Love said:
I'm going to suggest the usual factory reset. I've had no issues with mine. Have you tried reading the card through a computer? Maybe something happen during the update that wiped it or messed up the format.
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ive done two clean flashes of lollipop using lgflash tool and both times my card has not worked. i swapped my card with my sisters g3 running 4.4 and it works fine. im at a loss
brusslesprouts said:
ive done two clean flashes of lollipop using lgflash tool and both times my card has not worked. i swapped my card with my sisters g3 running 4.4 and it works fine. im at a loss
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I would research to see if there is a safe way to reflash KK and wait for the OTA. Maybe you'll have better luck with that.
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brusslesprouts said:
ive done two clean flashes of lollipop using lgflash tool and both times my card has not worked. i swapped my card with my sisters g3 running 4.4 and it works fine. im at a loss
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Just run this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
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I think there are two problemz with the external SD card on this Lollipop build.
1. Permissions which I think the play store app fixes.
2. The format must be FAT32. I don't think I've seen a fix for this, unless you want to reformat your SD card.
My SD card did die as well. I'm not sure if it's related to this update or it was just it's time. Mine couldn't be read by anything. I have sent it in to Lexar for replacement.
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I think there are two problemz with the external SD card on this Lollipop build.
1. Permissions which I think the play store app fixes.
2. The format must be FAT32. I don't think I've seen a fix for this, unless you want to reformat your SD card.
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Mine works fine. When I installed the 20b ROM, I did a complete wipe of everything in TWRP except external_SD. Installed the system, modem, boot and bootloader images and booted up.
Had issues with some apps like DoggCatcher being unable to write to external_SD despite that being the save data path. Ran the app I mentioned above and now all works fine.
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Mine works fine. When I installed the 20b ROM, I did a complete wipe of everything in TWRP except external_SD. Installed the system, modem, boot and bootloader images and booted up.
Had issues with some apps like DoggCatcher being unable to write to external_SD despite that being the save data path. Ran the app I mentioned above and now all works fine.
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It requires root though.
How big is that card, the only thing holding me back is the reports of 64G+ non FAT32 formatted cards not working... I use the phone as a FTP server or sorts and need larger file support than FAT32 has given me.
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How big is that card, the only thing holding me back is the reports of 64G+ non FAT32 formatted cards not working... I use the phone as a FTP server or sorts and need larger file support than FAT32 has never given me.
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I am using 64GB card and it works as it's supposed to be.
Just tried using the app and had no luck.
Twrp also said that my sd card is not being read and it applied a patch but no luck either.
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mingkee said:
I am using 64GB card and it works as it's supposed to be.
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Perfect! Upgraded and working SD card... Thank you!
So format the card to fat32?
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So format the card to fat32?
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Mine uses FAT64 FS as it is.

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