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Can't access settings for Files folder

Rooted on stock ICS since release date. I've never had a problem accessing settings for Files folder until today. t989 would freeze upon hitting the setting button while in the Files folder, and a message would later pop up stating, "Unfortunately, Files has stopped." After I've replied with "Ok," second message would pop up stating, "TwLauncher not responding. Would you like to close it?" I can access all my folders in my Files folder, but not my Settings
I've already tried wiping dalvik-cache and reboot with no such luck. I'm wondering if I erased an important data using SD Maid app, cleaning SD card with corpse finder

What is the files folder?

Dark3n said:
What is the files folder?
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The factory file manager app . Basically, I would access the "setting" in order to show or hide hidden files. Not a huge problem because I can access my hidden files through "Astro File Manager/Browser" app. It just a nuisance knowing that the problem exist I guess

I fixed the problem by clearing the data on the file. :laugh:

Album problem..

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.

mister-g1 said:
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

[Q] How to set up gallary

I read... alot! And every time I download an EPub book it puts the cover art into my gallary as a new folder. I have over 200 in there now! Is there a way to put them into a separate folder and keep the main gallary folder for just my photos - still have them work as far as displaying the art and download to the new folder?? Or perhaps have my photos go to a specific folder?

rogerperk said:
I read... alot! And every time I download an EPub book it puts the cover art into my gallary as a new folder. I have over 200 in there now! Is there a way to put them into a separate folder and keep the main gallary folder for just my photos - still have them work as far as displaying the art and download to the new folder?? Or perhaps have my photos go to a specific folder?
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Create a .nomedia file in your ebook folder and it will skip that folder for scans.
I had to do that for quite a few locations to skip them.

intelliriffer said:
Create a .nomedia file in your ebook folder and it will skip that folder for scans.
I had to do that for quite a few locations to skip them.
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I appreciate it but how would I go about doing that? Not a complete newb, just a partial one.

I use an app called es file explorer for all sort of file/folder related tasks.
I browse to the folder on my internal or external card and hit new to create file in that folder and name that file .nomedia

intelliriffer said:
I use an app called es file explorer for all sort of file/folder related tasks.
I browse to the folder on my internal or external card and hit new to create file in that folder and name that file .nomedia
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Tried that but it doesn't seem to be working. I"m searching the device for other places to do this with and see if that works.
That worked! Thanks alot!

[Q] Full internal storage but no files

Hi, I have upgraded the TWRP for the purpose of ROM upgrade and after that I can't find any files that use to be on internal storage before. I remember that on the internal storage there was a bunch of standard folders and folder 0 with all those folders and actual files inside. Now the folder 0 is gone (tried all file and folder managers on the phone and on the PC with option show hidden files and folders, but cant find it). Every file manager shows that the internal storage is full but when i check the available content shown there is less than 300mb all together.
Is there a way to restore all those files that I am missing and can anyone help me do it?
Thanks.

Install ES File Explore/ any file manager from Google Play Store. Using this app just enter in your phone storage, that might be sdcard0 named drive in it. You can either go/select from homepage of this application. All you notice there is folder labled '0' and so on. This depends on how much time you flashed custom rom not samsung like, it'd create folders inside that '0' labled folder. If it's hissen you can also unhide all the directories from same app by clicking your menu button Tools>>Hidden files check 'Show Hidden Files'. For advance hidden menu goto settings>>Display settings>>Show hidden files.

m.b.jikre said:
Install ES File Explore/ any file manager from Google Play Store. Using this app just enter in your phone storage, that might be sdcard0 named drive in it. You can either go/select from homepage of this application. All you notice there is folder labled '0' and so on. This depends on how much time you flashed custom rom not samsung like, it'd create folders inside that '0' labled folder. If it's hissen you can also unhide all the directories from same app by clicking your menu button Tools>>Hidden files check 'Show Hidden Files'. For advance hidden menu goto settings>>Display settings>>Show hidden files.
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Thank you for the reply. I have already done that. It shows some hidden folders but all together those folders are 160MB, and the phone shows that the used space is almost 6GB. Also I still can't find those lost files.

sanchez013 said:
Thank you for the reply. I have already done that. It shows some hidden folders but all together those folders are 160MB, and the phone shows that the used space is almost 6GB. Also I still can't find those lost files.
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This seems that you've got a big cache mem problem. So you've to reset your phone by Settings>> Backup & Reset >> Factory data reset. This will clears your phone storage completely
Note: Backup your all important data somewhere as it formats full phone storage.

Factory data reset helped for me. If no other options then go for it

Try Developer Options and make sure USB debugging is enabled. This helped to a certain extent. Initially when I selected all folders on my phone it only showed about 13Mb. Now its showing around 2.5Gb which is still not all the phone data but at least I can free up some space

[Q] How to clear timeline in my files app?

Is it possible to clear timeline in stock My file app? I have tried to select a file and delete by tapping bin icon, but this deleted that file also from original folder.

Also looking for a solution, let me know if you find out if its possible

I also would like to know
Is there a solution yet?

dekatch said:
I also would like to know
Is there a solution yet?
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I've been looking for a way to clear or disable the Timeline myself with no success. Perhaps Timeline items go away only when you move the files off the device(?)...

Unfortunately the "My Files" "Timeline" content is actually controlled by another process called "Media Storage" (this process scans all the files on the device looking for pictures, music, and other content then it builds a database so the system or apps such as music players can quickly find the content, it usually runs on boot-up and can update occasionally.
The only way to clear (or temporary clear) the timeline content is to clear the "Media Storage" database, by clicking "Force stop" and "Clear data" on the Media Storage process, though if you do this it will just rescan again eventually, and if you turn it off or prevent it from scanning you can loose access to your ringtones / alarms and other system sounds , also any music files on the device as a lot of applications use this service (otherwise everything would need to scan the memory card ./ memory for files causing increased cpu overhead and device lags....)...
See screenshots.

Thanks a ton, otyg! It's not an ideal solution, but it's better than nothing. I mostly wanted to clear the Timeline data and start it over, and this does seems to do that.

Figured it out
Plug tablet into the computer. Rename the folder that you don't want showing up with a '.' in front of it. I.e. "Adult" to ".Adult".
Then install Astro File manager, change the settings so that you can view hidden folders. And then you can still access the folder from the tablet, but will not show up in Timeline or the stock file manager.

Wizzard2014 said:
Plug tablet into the computer. Rename the folder that you don't want showing up with a '.' in front of it. I.e. "Adult" to ".Adult".
Then install Astro File manager, change the settings so that you can view hidden folders. And then you can still access the folder from the tablet, but will not show up in Timeline or the stock file manager.
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you might also be-able to add a .nomedia file to the folder too this is supposed to prevent the media scanner from scanning the folder contents, though it doesn't work on all devices and I haven't tested it with timeline. or samsung yet., thought I would throw it out there if anyone wants to test.

At this time it's still unclear if you can hide items or completely remove the from the recent items list, with out moving every little file and or download and the list will only repopulate as you continue to download or add files. Just tap the added date above each subsection and collapse each individual section. While this isn't a permanent fix and the list will repopulate once you reopen the My Files app, it's only a minor inconvenience for someone who uses the app occasionally.

I've got files stored under sd card, folder, folder, .folder, folder, photo media scanner use to not see it and doesn't see it on my s5 but my tab 4 sees them if I click don't show hidden files it don't