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4.2.1 "0" folders!!!!

I'm on 4.2.1 and everytime I flash a new rom, It creates this new "0" Folder. I already know why it creates these folders.
Problem is, these folders are not populated with anything inside. They're just copies of the same folder but empty.
My questions is, for someone like me who has a full /sdcard, what is the best and quickest way to move all my folder back to /sdcard and get rid of the "0" folders. I have about 7 of them now...
Moving them one by one seems incredibly slow since the nexus internal memory isn't fast at all...

Tried that myself, removing everything from 0 folder effectively deleted everything as far as android was concerned .... the data in sdcard was no longer readable
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I was wondering what would happen if I deleted the 0 folders as well. I think I might back everything up to my PC and do some tinkering with the folders.
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there is a thread about this...I finally got mine fixed sd card was a mess...
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lemonspeakers said:
I'm on 4.2.1 and everytime I flash a new rom, It creates this new "0" Folder. I already know why it creates these folders.
Problem is, these folders are not populated with anything inside. They're just copies of the same folder but empty.
My questions is, for someone like me who has a full /sdcard, what is the best and quickest way to move all my folder back to /sdcard and get rid of the "0" folders. I have about 7 of them now...
Moving them one by one seems incredibly slow since the nexus internal memory isn't fast at all...
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These "0" Folders should no longer appear if you are using the latest TWRP recovery. I even read that the latest CWM recovery has also fixed this.
When it happened to me, I installed the new ROM (of course, rooted) then used ES File Explorer to CUT the data from the deepest "0" Folder then paste it to the main /sdcard/ place. Afterwards, all my files were on /sdcard/ and the "0" folder as well but it is empty now because I took the data out of it, so I deleted the "0" Folder. I lost nothing of my data this way.
If you are going to try this, then first use ADB to pull the data from /sdcard/ to your PC then try so you can push your data again if anything goes wrong
Hope this helps

You don't need ADB, just connect your phone to your PC and open up the storage.
Find the current 0 folder or w/e that your system is currently using. (You can check date it was modified)
Paste it in the /Sdcard and delete everything else.
You said you knew why it was doing it but you kept doing it? Your harsh on yourself, update your recovery.
O and the answer is in 1 of these threads too, probably to same thread you downloaded your ROM from.

so the new CWM, 6.0.1.5 fixes this? I dont have this problem yet because i havent flashed a new rom after 4.2 but I just want to make sure before I do. Thanks.

TheOozyMan said:
so the new CWM, 6.0.1.5 fixes this? I dont have this problem yet because i havent flashed a new rom after 4.2 but I just want to make sure before I do. Thanks.
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no 6.0.1.9

is 6.0.1.9 availible for nexus (gsm)? only find 6.0.1.5 at rom manager site

darkarvan said:
is 6.0.1.9 availible for nexus (gsm)? only find 6.0.1.5 at rom manager site
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yes its here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1757146

I think that is because the new OS allows the multiusers.
After all, the clockwork file are is in /data/media/ , with the 0 folder

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CWM 6.0.1.5 does fix the nested 0 folder issue, 6.0.1.9 is a kang

Download TWRP recovery or update your clockwork recovery. I recommend TWRP, very nice recovery and feel that it's better than clockwork
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zephiK said:
Download TWRP recovery or update your clockwork recovery. I recommend TWRP, very nice recovery and feel that it's better than clockwork
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Agreed
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DJxSpeedy said:
no 6.0.1.9
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well I have the newest twrp and I get 0 folders all time when jumping from rom to rom and legacy folders. I just take everything out of them and merge it back into the main folders.... it works perfect (nothing gets lost) my worry is im maybe adding files that are ment to be deleted.. never anything good in the 0 folders just boring app crap but then again I only test other 4.2.1 roms I don't use them. So maybe given time the 0 folders would get big? if so iI woulde love a fix I searched a lot but i keep finding these threads so I thought poswt.
Your not crazy new recovery isn't a fix at all

For me, if i use latet CWM, if i flash from 4.1 to 4.2, the files will stay the same. But if i flash from 4.2 to 4.1, then it start creating 0 folder. But if i flashed 4.2 roms to 4.2 roms, no 0 folder was created.
However, i tried latest TWRP last night, flashing PA 4.2 rom from CNA 4.1, it still create the 0 folder.
Its weird..and annoying
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maliceomalice said:
For me, if i use latet CWM, if i flash from 4.1 to 4.2, the files will stay the same. But if i flash from 4.2 to 4.1, then it start creating 0 folder. But if i flashed 4.2 roms to 4.2 roms, no 0 folder was created.
However, i tried latest TWRP last night, flashing PA 4.2 rom from CNA 4.1, it still create the 0 folder.
Its weird..and annoying
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Get cwm. I have no more 0 folder issues with it
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VonEsch said:
Get cwm. I have no more 0 folder issues with it
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Ok if I already got 0 folder how do I fix this?
So going from 4.2 to 4.1 on CWM you don't end up with a left over 0folder and legacy driver? I only get them going from 4.2 to 4.1
Not the other way around
iChrist I love twrp
Link the CWM you use please? Is it touch is it offical I mean give me details pleaseee

Android 4.2.x File Structure Thread

Hey Guys,
So After all of the recent questions and concerns I have seen and answered, I have decided to make a thread to help users understand the new file structure of android 4.2.x. I hope this will help those of you with questions and concerns and make for a smoother transition from 4.1.x and touch wiz roms.
I will break this into three categories........
First I will explain what the file system is and why it is present and how it affects you......
Second is if you haven't yet but are planning on making the jump to 4.2.x.
Third will be if you have already made the jump without doing your homework. (For those of you wondering where your files are, wondering why your sd card was formatted, or cant find your recovery backups..... This section is for you!!)
Section 1.)
What is the new file system and what the hell is this /0 folder?
With Android 4.2, Google introduced multiple users as a new feature. In order to accommodate multiple users, Google is now giving each user their own folder for storage. What happens is 4.2 uses an emulator to make different users and uses the /0 folder as the default users storage on the sd card. It doesn't recognize anything on the root of the sd card only whats in /0. To support multi-user capabilities this will be the norm... for each user, there will be a sequentially numbered folder in /data/media (/data/media/0, /data/media/1)...
And for each user, within Android, this will be symlinked to /sdcard & /storage/sdcard0... for user 1, /sdcard = /storage/sdcard0 = /data/media/0... for user 2, /sdcard = /storage/sdcard0 = /data/media/0...
These are emulated storage points... /data/media/0 = /storage/emulated/0, /data/media/1 = /storage/emulated/1
Without root access, each user will just see /sdcard/ and will not be able to access the other emulated storage points...
In the recovery mode, however, /sdcard is mapped to /data/media which is why you need to navigate to the "0" folder to see your files!
So in order to access your internal storage files they will be in data/media/0. So for example to access the backup location In titanium backup after you flash navigate to data/media/0/TitaniumBackup. (Thanks to ktetreault)
That being said, If you already flashed a 4.2 rom without preparation, your files aren't lost they are just inaccessible they are just not in the proper place for 4.2 to see them.
So now that we have all the technical stuff out of the way...... Lets get into how to either prevent or fix this issue.
Section 2.)
Preparing to flash a 4.2 rom from a touch wiz rom or an aosp 4.1.x based rom.
Okay, so you have touch wiz or aosp 4.1.x of some sort and your ready to try out the goodness of 4.2?
First backup your ext sd card to your pc or if a pc is unavailable (and your willing to take a risk) use a file explorer on your phone such as Es file explorer from the market to transfer the contents of the ext sd card to your internal sd card. I highly suggest avoiding using the phone as some hiccups can occur. I have done it successfully myself but have heard others who have lost their files during transfer because they left the app while it was transferring. If you do use this method DO NOT LEAVE THE APP UNTIL THE FILE TRANSFER IS COMPLETE.
Second Format your ext sd card so we have a clean slate to work with as this will help tremendously to avoid any headaches.
Third Install the latest recovery of your choice. The reason for this is that the older recoveries are not updated for 4.2 and will continuously create a new /0 folder every time you flash a new rom. Follow the instructions to install in the applicable thread.
Thanks to naddict for posting the links.... These are all flashable zips thru recovery
TWRP 2.4.1.0 - http://d-h.st/9cL
CWM 6.0.2.3 - http://d-h.st/jbT
CWM Touch 6.0.2.3 - http://d-h.st/8A9
Fourth Flash the 4.2 rom of your choosing per the instructions of the developers OP in their thread.
Set your phone up as usual and then restore the files from your backup on your pc or move them back from the internal sd card using es file explorer again. Keep in mind that the /0 folder is your new sd card storage. Now you are good to go and enjoy the new features and benefits of 4.2 and not have to search for your files :good:
Section 3.)
Okay so you got overly excited and flashed a 4.2 rom........ OMG!!! All my files are gone!!!! I can't restore any backups and all my precious files have disappeared!! Why was my sd card formatted?????
Relax.... Your files didn't go any where they are exactly how you left them you just can't see them.....
I will walk you thru 4 easy steps to get your files back and put you back on track.
First Make sure you have the latest recovery of your choice. If needed refer to the links posted in section 1. If you don't do this you will see a duplicate /0 folder created every time you flash a new 4.2 rom.
Second You won't be able to find your backups thru recovery. The easiest method I found is to download any touch wiz rom. Wipe your phone completely and then flash the touch wiz rom you downloaded. Reboot and go thru the setup and what not.
Third Now install es file explorer or the app of your choice. Next copy everything from the root of the sd card into the /0 folder that 4.2 had created oh so nicely for you.
Fourth Reboot into recovery and re-flash the 4.2 rom you began with. After going thru the initial rom setup you will see that are of your files are back intact and ready for you to access.
Hopefully this has helped those of you with questions and concerns about upgrading to 4.2.x. If i missed anything please feel free to let me know and ill include it here or address any further questions.
Thanks to:
Sundawg of TBD
Koush Of CWM
Team Win
And All of the devs on xda
Hope I have helped if so feel free to press thanks!!

Thank you for taking the time to write this. This should help a lot of people.
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WhoWhere said:
Thank you for taking the time to write this. This should help a lot of people.
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No problem. I was answering this a few times recently and I know I was baffled at first. As well I didn't see any other threads regarding this so I figured it may help.
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If i am currently on a 4.1 ROM and don't have an external sd(i only have the internal storage), will the new 4.2 file system affect me when i flash a 4.2 ROM?
So far i have backed up apps+data with titanium backup, and im ready to flash liquid smooth ROM using twrp. I just want to know if after flashing my internal storage contents will still be there and i will be able to restore apps with tb.

Outstanding guide, good work!
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This should help a lot of people, nice work! I will add this to the FAQ.

chromium96 said:
If i am currently on a 4.1 ROM and don't have an external sd(i only have the internal storage), will the new 4.2 file system affect me when i flash a 4.2 ROM?
So far i have backed up apps+data with titanium backup, and im ready to flash liquid smooth ROM using twrp. I just want to know if after flashing my internal storage contents will still be there and i will be able to restore apps with tb.
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No you shouldn't be affected bud I would only suggest getting an sd card just to backup anything important in case of a freak error during flashing or accidental wiping of internal sd.
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Towle said:
This should help a lot of people, nice work! I will add this to the FAQ.
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Thanks i appreciate you including it in your thread.
Thetenthdr said:
Outstanding guide, good work!
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Thanks a lot took me a little while to get it all together.
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chromium96 said:
If i am currently on a 4.1 ROM and don't have an external sd(i only have the internal storage), will the new 4.2 file system affect me when i flash a 4.2 ROM?
So far i have backed up apps+data with titanium backup, and im ready to flash liquid smooth ROM using twrp. I just want to know if after flashing my internal storage contents will still be there and i will be able to restore apps with tb.
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Yes, but you will have to set the backup location In titanium backup after you flash to data/media/0/TitaniumBackup
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ktetreault14 said:
Yes, but you will have to set the backup location In titanium backup after you flash to data/media/0/TitaniumBackup
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Thanks for informing I'll add that to the op as well.
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this was of great help
When I went to 4.2.1 I did not understand the file system change. I had to use my backup phone for 5 days before I finally got my SMSand MMS and Launcher Pro restored.
Then I wiped and flashed again and it created a new "0" directory. I have been afraid to do anything but dirty flash since.
This finally explains it all and I feel confident in wiping again.
Thank you so much.

GeneLM said:
When I went to 4.2.1 I did not understand the file system change. I had to use my backup phone for 5 days before I finally got my SMSand MMS and Launcher Pro restored.
Then I wiped and flashed again and it created a new "0" directory. I have been afraid to do anything but dirty flash since.
This finally explains it all and I feel confident in wiping again.
Thank you so much.
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No problem bud that's why I created the thread to help everyone understand and to give you guys a place to ask.
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You rock, thx for the info, looks like it was a lot of work but good idea after so many posts asking about the same thing

lordazoroth said:
You rock, thx for the info, looks like it was a lot of work but good idea after so many posts asking about the same thing
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No problem it was my pleasure. Hopefully will cut the redundancy lol
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If you are missing your /sdcard/download/ file:
Go to: /mnt/shell/emulated/download/
+Bound for Valhalla!

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If you are missing your /sdcard/download/ file:
Go to: /mnt/shell/emulated/download/
+Bound for Valhalla!
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Yup that will work but quite an annoying work around Lol that's why I showed you guys how to prevent this or fix it so this won't be needed every time you need a file
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Great work, very informative and easy to read...
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unk2009 said:
Great work, very informative and easy to read...
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Hey, quick question, I bounced off another ROM onto liquidsmooth without updating my recovery and ended up with an extra '0' folder, can I move my files out of there and delete it safely?

lordazoroth said:
Hey, quick question, I bounced off another ROM onto liquidsmooth without updating my recovery and ended up with an extra '0' folder, can I move my files out of there and delete it safely?
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Yup no problem just delete the innermost one without your files and you will be good to go.
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rawdaddymagraden said:
Yup no problem just delete the innermost one without your files and you will be good to go.
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Pimp, thx a bunch!

Format sdcard0?

Hey guys.
I am curious if it is possible to delete the data on sdcard0. I notice the more I flash the less my free space gets. Im down to 7gb free. Is this normal? Am I just being anal about my free space?
Thanks in advance
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yes, you are being anal about your free space; I have 5 gigs left, which is more than enough
depending which rom you are on/plan on moving to, you may be able to delete the files on "0", but I don't think I would delete the files on "sdcard0"
You might have both a "sdcard0" directory, and a "0" directory; I have deleted the files in "0", but NOT on "sdcard0"

I do have a "0" folder located at data/user/0 is that the one youre reffering to? Just delete the folder or its contents? I notice everything in 0 is a copy of my whole system.
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yankeesfan714 said:
I do have a "0" folder located at data/user/0 is that the one youre reffering to? Just delete the folder or its contents? I notice everything in 0 is a copy of my whole system.
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no; only delete the "0" directory that you might find inside of sdcard0; data/user/0 probably is holding all of YOUR data files now(hence the location being "user"(you)
delete things one at a time, then reboot, and see if everything still works as expected..easy peasy, not a mass delete that you might regret..
Although if you do a backup first of your rom, you can always get it back to where it is now..

Will do. Thank you
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no probs...take your time, and post when you can about what you did and if it worked, as a lot of people are puzzled about these new directory structures that show up on our phones now, when you load/unload 4.2.2 AOSP roms..

Well I know for sure when I came back from asylum I had to copy the 0 contents manually to system after flashing from asylum to jedi.
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Ok. In data/user/0 I deleted com.pandora.android and pandora FCd then I rebooted and the file was recreated in data/user/0/com.pandora.android
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there is a file you flash when going from 4.2 AOSP roms back to 4.1 stuff that is supposed to restore your directory structures, but, if you forget to do it one time, and then try to use it later, it doesn't seem to do anything..
no biggie, as you see, as long as you keep track of where your stuff might go, and, as before you can try to delete duplicates and see if your current rom is working properly.
here is that file for anyone who wants to try it

So in theory I could flash an aosp rom and then flash another rom then flash this zip with the fix?
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Hey I was running through this forum cleaning up some posts and came across your thread. Thought I would drop this here for you to check more about the new file structure. Granted it is in the SGS3 section, but principles are the same.
Android 4.2.x File Structure Thread
Wase ~ I might check out that zip that you posted above. Care to point me to where you found it? Seems very, very handy thing to have, but I would want to look into it more as I have an SGS3 and not a NoteII.
I'm a Mod, so people generally don't like me but for anyone who still might, this'll surely push you over the edge. Go Yanks!!!

in theory, yes, after flashing a 4.2.2 rom, and you want to go back to anything 4.1, you would flash that zip file after flashing the 4.1 rom, but before you reboot...
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Hey I was running through this forum cleaning up some posts and came across your thread. Thought I would drop this here for you to check more about the new file structure. Granted it is in the SGS3 section, but principles are the same.
Android 4.2.x File Structure Thread
Wase ~ I might check out that zip that you posted above. Care to point me to where you found it? Seems very, very handy thing to have, but I would want to look into it more as I have an SGS3 and not a NoteII.
I'm a Mod, so people generally don't like me but for anyone who still might, this'll surely push you over the edge. Go Yanks!!!
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I found it a while ago in one of the CM10.1 threads..probably Madmacks..
the problem with it is that if you don't do it EVERY time you go back to 4.1 stuff, it doesn't do anything the next time you try it..
Might just be my phone, but that's how it went for me..

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in theory, yes, after flashing a 4.2.2 rom, and you want to go back to anything 4.1, you would flash that zip file after flashing the 4.1 rom, but before you reboot...
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I found it a while ago in one of the CM10.1 threads..probably Madmacks..
the problem with it is that if you don't do it EVERY time you go back to 4.1 stuff, it doesn't do anything the next time you try it..
Might just be my phone, but that's how it went for me..
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yeah wase4711 is correct. Thats where I saw it originally in the 10.1CM Nightly thread in this ATT Note II forum.
I did it the correct way that wase and Madmack posted but never checked to see if it did anything. Never really paid attention. Went from CR to CM10.1 to Rootbox then back to CR then flashed that. Nothing bad happened but I dont really trip off gigs since I have 64 in my external.

It seems to work like it is supposed to. It puts my main storage back in storage/sdcard0 after returning to a TW rom.
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Phone storage when flashing roms

Okay this is weird lol..I tried searching and couldn't find anything. .for instance when I flash to aosp then flash back to a tw rom...the phone storage seems to be on a separate partition and it's empty none of my original files are present. ..if I go to file manager in twrp I can see my files but back in tw it's like a fresh storage with nothing lol...I can flash back to aosp and backup my crap then format internal storage and data then move the stuff back but that's a headache. Any how to stop that from doing this to my storage when flashing from aosp to tw? It must be a Samsung thing because it also does this on my friends s3...the past I've had htc phones and never have had this slight headache. Sorry for rambling. .but I'd greatly appreciate the feedback. Thank you
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What AOSP ROM did you flash and what Android version it is?
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mar.ioo said:
What AOSP ROM did you flash and what Android version it is?
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It's done that with cm10.1 and ptmr3's aosp rom both 4.2.2
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mrjaydee82 said:
It's done that with cm10.1 and ptmr3's aosp rom both 4.2.2
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Its because Android 4.2.x support multiusers, once you flash a 4.2.x ROM you will now have a storage called /0 rather than /sdcard thats the default storage location. You can switch between /0 and /sdcard by moving all the data and deleting unnecessary files using you computer or ES File Explorer.
When switching from 4.2.x to 4.1.x move the files with ES File Explorer. In ES File Explorer go to Settings>Root Settings and tick the first three options. Them being Root Explorer, Up to root and Mount file system. You can find the actual TW storage in mnt/shell/emulated once you enabled the options in root settings.
Kinda hard at first but you'll get the hang of it No other workaround.
Edit: Another thing... In 4.2.x you wont see your pictures if they are in the /sdcard. You will have to move them to the 4.2.x storage /0
In my case when I switch to TW (rarely), i only move my TWRP folder.
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Thank you..that makes sense
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mrjaydee82 said:
Thank you..that makes sense
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You're most welcome! Here if any other help needed
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there is a simple workaround..
Just flash the attached file any time you downgrade from a 4.2.2 AOSP to a TW rom, and this fix takes care of all of that for you automatically..
Flash this after you flash the TW rom, but, before you reboot....

When I go back to tw there is a file 0 in my internal with empty copies of all of my internal files, I just delete the whole thing, reboot, and everything is back.

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When I go back to tw there is a file 0 in my internal with empty copies of all of my internal files, I just delete the whole thing, reboot, and everything is back.
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Please my friend, read! It just a couple of post above yours.
Its because Android 4.2.x support multiusers, once you flash a 4.2.x ROM you will now have a storage called /0 rather than /sdcard thats the default storage location. You can switch between /0 and /sdcard by moving all the data and deleting unnecessary files using you computer or ES File Explorer.
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mar.ioo said:
Its because Android 4.2.x support multiusers, once you flash a 4.2.x ROM you will now have a storage called /0 rather than /sdcard thats the default storage location. You can switch between /0 and /sdcard by moving all the data and deleting unnecessary files using you computer or ES File Explorer.
When switching from 4.2.x to 4.1.x move the files with ES File Explorer. In ES File Explorer go to Settings>Root Settings and tick the first three options. Them being Root Explorer, Up to root and Mount file system. You can find the actual TW storage in mnt/shell/emulated once you enabled the options in root settings.
Kinda hard at first but you'll get the hang of it No other workaround.
Edit: Another thing... In 4.2.x you wont see your pictures if they are in the /sdcard. You will have to move them to the 4.2.x storage /0
In my case when I switch to TW (rarely), i only move my TWRP folder.
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Thank You
I just experienced this exact same issue and was confused. I just went from SOA 4.2.2 to JediXP 12 to give TW a go again for a while

bigystyle84 said:
Thank You
I just experienced this exact same issue and was confused. I just went from SOA 4.2.2 to JediXP 12 to give TW a go again for a while
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You're welcome bud! if you flashed a 4.2.x ROM just to see how it was and switched back to TW you can just delete the /0 storage as it probably wont have any files, just empy folders.
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wase4711 said:
there is a simple workaround..
Just flash the attached file any time you downgrade from a 4.2.2 AOSP to a TW rom, and this fix takes care of all of that for you automatically..
Flash this after you flash the TW rom, but, before you reboot....
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Ooooh awesome. ..ill try this next...tyvm
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(Q) flasing asop rom like cm10.1

My questions is why that when I flash a
Asop rom like 10.1 I looked into the storage pretty much all my saved files arent there. But when I flash back to touch wiz jedi all the files are there intact. Is there a way to flash asop and still have the same files?
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culua said:
My questions is why that when I flash a
Asop rom like 10.1 I looked into the storage pretty much all my saved files arent there. But when I flash back to touch wiz jedi all the files are there intact. Is there a way to flash asop and still have the same files?
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The problem stems from the difference between 4.2 and 4.1.2. They added multi-user support in 4.2. If you go back to a stock based rom (4.1.2), and browse your sdcard, you'll see a folder called 0 on the root of it. Under here is where 4.2 will store the new files. When you're on 4.2, however, the files that are not under the 0 directory, but one directory up in the hierarchy, will not show up. The easiest solution would be to go to a stock based rom, and move all your folders underneath the 0 directory. Now when you go to cm10, or any 4.2+ rom, everything will show up on the root of the sdcard. Then, if for whatever reason, you go back to a 4.1.2 rom, they'll still be accessible, just under the 0 folder. I switch back and forth sometimes, and for me the easiest way was to leave them in the 0 folder. It's one extra folder level I have to navigate, but I'll take that trade-off to make it so when I boot into a 4.2 based rom I can still see everything. The only thing you'll need to remember, if you're on a 4.1.2 rom, and you download something, and it puts it in the sdcard/download folder, move it to the sdcard/0/download folder otherwise the newer roms won't see it.
Hope that wasn't too confusing, it's a bit hard to explain sometimes. If you have anymore questions, shoot me a pm or respond here and I'll see if I can clear it up.

The 0 folder is so annoying hehe
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