Hi all, was wondering if there was a way that I can restrict the Gallery app on my Note 2 to just a single folder instead of scanning the entire phone?
I read a post on the net that said placing a ".nomedia" empty text file in a directory will cause the media scanner to ignore that directory but that does not seem to work in Jelly Bean.
Thanks all
CM
It should still work. Try a force close on the gallery, clear the cache for that app (from programs, not recovery clean cache), and open gallery again.
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cmathieu said:
Hi all, was wondering if there was a way that I can restrict the Gallery app on my Note 2 to just a single folder instead of scanning the entire phone?
I read a post on the net that said placing a ".nomedia" empty text file in a directory will cause the media scanner to ignore that directory but that does not seem to work in Jelly Bean.
Thanks all
CM
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I am following the .nomedia method and it works fine with latest update.. As said in the above post, try to clear cache..It might solve your problem.
Are you trying to write .nomedia in a txt file and than placing it in a folder????
Create any file and rename it to just .nomedia and than place where ever you want than goto settings/application manager find gallery and clear data.
If it still doesn't work for you try an app called "vault" from play to hide picture and videos if it helps
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spycedtx said:
It should still work. Try a force close on the gallery, clear the cache for that app (from programs, not recovery clean cache), and open gallery again.
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Thank you, thank you!! Yes, that worked perfect! :laugh:
Thanks to all who responded to my question. I finally got it working with the ".nomedia" file after force stopping the Gallery app and clearing its data.
And how to hide folder from dropbox in gallery? Not all folders, just few of them?
.nomedia method seems to not working here?
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As I face this issue, I did a huge search to find the solution, Tried full wipe, custom kernel to disable logger, sdrescan. ....etc...
Finally, I'm quite sure the problem,
1. Rom manager fail update, they put .nomedia at root .
Just uninstall it, and reintall it from market, they fixed it as well.
And the very important second things I found,
2. 360 Camera's Photos! !!!!!!! They make a bad jpg header, u can view it in explorer or file manager but, in ics and jb, media scanner just cause repeating scanning!!!!!
Please, don't use camera 360 and uninstall it after they known fix it
Use any file explorer, rename all C360*.JPG to C360.bak in dcim\camera folder
Or search all c360*.jpg zip them and delete all the jpg named c360 in front.
Clear mediascanner settings in application.
Reboot, after 2 to 3 mins,access gallery. Or play music, u will be happy as well.
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I want to exclude the whatsapp-folder from the sony album app. So I placed a .nomedia-file in it, cleared data of media app and rebooted. The pictures are gone now. But new pictures are still shown in the album app.
Any idea how to exclude a folder from the album...?
PS: don't tell me to use another app like quickpic...
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I want to exclude the whatsapp-folder from the sony album app. So I placed a .nomedia-file in it, cleared data of media app and rebooted. The pictures are gone now. But new pictures are still shown in the album app.
Any idea how to exclude a folder from the album...?
PS: don't tell me to use another app like quickpic...
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I have the same problem.
New pictures show up in album.. I have .nomedia in ever whatsapp folder and cleared data on album and mediaserver.
I wish they would add settings to the album.. such a shame
There is no solution for this problem an Android at the moment.... :-/
UserX10 said:
There is no solution for this problem an Android at the moment.... :-/
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So it's no problem of the album app but a general bug in android?
use quickpic app. it will have that option
randy_c said:
use quickpic app. it will have that option
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I knew someone would suggest that...
Please read OP...
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So it's no problem of the album app but a general bug in android?
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It's a general problem in Android.
In earlier versions it was possible to use the.nomedia file but now there is no solution for this...
Use ES Explorer to hide
I have the same problem with you, it's so annoying when I saw some cartoon picture from com.game.blablabla appear to my album. I was try to hide the folder using ES Explorer (or maybe you know another app to hide the folder). And it's work, there is no silly picture again to my album. And the app still working although I hide they data folder.
This bug was rectified in JB 4.3 Version....
So update your android to latest 4.3 version
sturmtruppler said:
I want to exclude the whatsapp-folder from the sony album app. So I placed a .nomedia-file in it, cleared data of media app and rebooted. The pictures are gone now. But new pictures are still shown in the album app.
Any idea how to exclude a folder from the album...?
PS: don't tell me to use another app like quickpic...
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Even in 4.3 I still have this bug, but for me, the following trick always work.
Besides keeping the empty ".nomedia" file in all the folders you don't want the system to scan, please go
Settings / Apps / All / Media Storage / Clear: "Data on device" / Reboot
to clean the Album data.
Andre Verissimo said:
Even in 4.3 I still have this bug, but for me, the following trick always work.
Besides keeping the empty ".nomedia" file in all the folders you don't want the system to scan, please go
Settings / Apps / All / Media Storage / Clear: "Data on device" / Reboot
to clean the Album data.
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This trick is old.it's applicable on JB 4.2.x versions.
But according to many users this bug is fixed in JB 4.3 ,.
you try in your mobile by resetting it to factory state...
Because of only this bug, in 2.67 and old firmware version.
I updated my Xperia zl to latest.569 version....
Sent from Sony Xperia ZL
mazzeldiaz said:
I have the same problem with you, it's so annoying when I saw some cartoon picture from com.game.blablabla appear to my album. I was try to hide the folder using ES Explorer (or maybe you know another app to hide the folder). And it's work, there is no silly picture again to my album. And the app still working although I hide they data folder.
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thanks, this work for me
I made a backup of my files before updating to JB.. After the update i copied my files back to the phone.. But the stock album app doesn't show me all the images i have.. for example, in a folder named "Instagram" i' ve put all my instagram photos.. But it shows me only the new ones i take.. Why this; Αny solution;
biboleo said:
I made a backup of my files before updating to JB.. After the update i copied my files back to the phone.. But the stock album app doesn't show me all the images i have.. for example, in a folder named "Instagram" i' ve put all my instagram photos.. But it shows me only the new ones i take.. Why this; Αny solution;
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Run a media scan
Marsou77 said:
Run a media scan
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how; i installed 2 apps from play store for this, but didn't work..
Try Settings->Apps->All->Album-> Delete data and cache.
xjox said:
Try Settings->Apps->All->Album-> Delete data and cache.
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i did this several times.. didn't work either..
Where did you copy this instagramm folder? Try renaming it or moving it to another path on the memory. Also check out if there is a .nomedia file somewhere in the folder or in the folders above (depending on what file browser you use, you maybe have to turn on "Show hidden files"). If you find a .nomedia file, just delete it so that the media scanner is allowed to search for pictures in this folder and all the subfolders..
Setting > App > All > Media Storage
Clear data and cache.
Media rescan.
Settle.
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Where did you copy this instagramm folder? Try renaming it or moving it to another path on the memory. Also check out if there is a .nomedia file somewhere in the folder or in the folders above (depending on what file browser you use, you maybe have to turn on "Show hidden files"). If you find a .nomedia file, just delete it so that the media scanner is allowed to search for pictures in this folder and all the subfolders..
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Τhank you so much!! that was the answer!! I found a.nomedia file in the folder of pictures, so i suppose that was the reason why it didn'd show me the files edited after the update.. Thanks again..
You're welcome
Hi all,
Is there any way to remove some folders of the SDcard to not be searched by the photo album?
I have many gifs that i dont want to show in there.
I searched the manual of the phone but didnt find any way to do that.
AM
See HERE
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See HERE
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did that, add the file and restarted the phone but it didnt work, try with the app, same result
EDIT: Solved by clearing data/cache from album app.
I'm signing on late here, but the app File Copy will hide those kind of files if you don't want to delete them. (The name is deliberately misleading.) It's in the Play Store.
geckoFeet said:
I'm signing on late here, but the app File Copy will hide those kind of files if you don't want to delete them. (The name is deliberately misleading.) It's in the Play Store.
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I just keep a .nomedia file handy somewhere where it is not in the way, and copypaste it when- and whereever necessary. No need for PC, no need for anything. Some file explorers also let you create files on the go.
But I would very much like to get rid of the flikr, play-memories and other integrated crap folders. any ideas?
Hi,
I realized that the pictures in App_parts folder, MMS photos sent and received, appears in Album, Google Photos and the interface that opens when I want to share a file (view screenshot attached, I don't know what app it is).
My rom is [Stock][PreRooted][DualRecovery][D5503] 14.6.A.1.236 Customized DE - Lollipop 5.1.1, rooted, xposed and Serajr installed.
With .108 Privacy Guard, I don't had this problem...
My wife's Alcatel idol 3 don't have this issue.
How can I fix it ? Where is the problem ?
Thanks, and sorry for my poor english.
using a file explorer go to that folder and create a new empty file inside with a name ".nomedia"
karamancho said:
using a file explorer go to that folder and create a new empty file inside with a name ".nomedia"
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Thank you , but I forgot to mention that I have already try this tip, and it don't work that's why I don't understand how these apps can display these files.
ludz179 said:
Thank you , but I forgot to mention that I have already try this tip, and it don't work that's why I don't understand how these apps can display these files.
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have you rebooted the phone after creating the .nomedia file? or any other method that forces the media scan because the change isn't instant
I just try to reboot the phone, maybe if I wipe cache and dalvik cache ?