Develop Bugs

[Q] "The file is too large for the destination file system" error.

Happens when I try to download files to my Defy's SDcard, such as update.zips for various roms. Via MotoPortal's stock remote file manager.
What bugs me is that I cannon see any system in it, like, one moment a big file DLs just fine, another moment its "too big", then at some point it goes fine again, and again too big... All on pretty much the same Nordic .177 ROM.
Any idea what's happening and how to fix that?

100% not SDcard problem itself: just removed it from a phone, put into card reader and wrote on all the files I wanted.
They then were read on Defy without problems.

The moto portal is very fishy in my case. Everytime I saw a few different folders, and sometimes I saw none at all. I no longer use it now. For transfer of big files I set usb connection to mass storage. For small files I just transfer via wifi.

Speaking of "usb mass storage" mode, I only found the setting to do so deep in the MediaShare app. Is it also acessible somewhere else?

ArcanisX said:
Speaking of "usb mass storage" mode, I only found the setting to do so deep in the MediaShare app. Is it also acessible somewhere else?
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When connected with usb, tap the notification bar, tap usb connection, tap mass storage. Some switch widgets can switch on/off usb mass storage with a single tap.

[Q] CyanogenMod 10.1 problem with moving files

why cant i move files from PC to my phone, there is no USB connection notification on my device, any ideas how to move files??

fslravif said:
why cant i move files from PC to my phone, there is no USB connection notification on my device, any ideas how to move files??
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Go to setting, storage, option, enable mass storage
Sent from my CM10.1 Wonder using xda premium

HELP ME
Where do i find that? I cannot see storage in phone settings please help me.

Enable USB Mass Storage on CM10.1 on Samsung Galaxy W i8150

I was ever confused on how to enable this process. After a bit of try, I finally found this.
To enable USB Mass Storage on CM10.1, do the following steps.
In case you haven't enabled Developer Option menu in Setting, do below:
1. Go to Setting --> About Phone. Once opened,scroll down to the end and tap Build Number 7 times. Once you're done, go back and you should see "Developer Option" and "Performance" in Setting menu.
2. Enable Android Debugging.
3. Plug in your USB cable between your phone and computer.
4. Then, you will see notification on the Status bar. Pull it down and tap "Connected as a media device"
5. Select "Mass Storage" and you will see "Connected as installer" (This wouldn't end up here).
6. Pull down the drawer and you should see "USB Connected". Tap it and your mass storage will be switched.
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I'm a new to this android thing. Need further assistance.
The most expensive item is happiness.
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thanks man
for me i just open setting/ storage, then i click on menu button and i will have the usb connection Menu then i will choose mass storage from it

good question I'd like to know also

thanks, sometimes SD Card not read.
just internal storage opened in explore.

medmonie said:
thanks man
for me i just open setting/ storage, then i click on menu button and i will have the usb connection Menu then i will choose mass storage from it
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yes, that was the easiest way to enable USB Mass storage :good:

Changing default download storage to external SD

Title basically says it all. This should be a simple task but for the life of me I cannot find how to change the default download location to external storage. Honestly it should be as simple as changing storage options but LG in their infinite wisdom decided to make it either convoluted as hell or something that isn't even possible.
Okay, I've tried the download2sd xposed module and it seemed to be fairly simple and straightforward to change where I wanted my downloaded files to go... BUT when I download files that sound like orrents (XD) my file downloader of choice says I cannot locate the file. So obviously download2sd needs a certain path structure that LG doesn't use.
Can anyone shed some light on any possible solution? I've searched the threads and there are people asking about other issues but not this specific issue. Yes I CAN just manually move the files to my sd card after downloading them but that kind of defeats the purpose of not using the internal drive for this process anymore. The fact we can't just change preferred download location to external storage is derp as hell.

The only way I know of is by using the default browser--> Settings--> Advanced--> "Select download storage", and change it to the SD card.

I actually just downloaded a different downloader client and it had the option to change the path built into the app itself. I had to download the SDFix apk to allow me to even save to external storage since google removed that option in Kit Kat. Good to go now. Thanks for trying to help though

thank you
redduc900 said:
The only way I know of is by using the default browser--> Settings--> Advanced--> "Select download storage", and change it to the SD card.
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Thank you so much. This problem has vexed me since the day I got my LG 8.3, and it was driving me crazy. Your suggestion resolved the situation. Thank you again.

finally!
redduc900 said:
The only way I know of is by using the default browser--> Settings--> Advanced--> "Select download storage", and change it to the SD card.
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awesome! spent the day trying to figure this out - what a stupid place for it! It's not even an option on Chrome!
Sorted now - thanks

I did that
DomnnallO said:
Thank you so much. This problem has vexed me since the day I got my LG 8.3, and it was driving me crazy. Your suggestion resolved the situation. Thank you again.
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I did that and it is STILL sending stuff to the "Downloads" folder and there is no way to get it to the SD Drive from there.
I have to send it to the Cloud and I don't want to send it to the cloud. I don't want anything to go there.
I am referring specifically to a PDF I tried to download as an experiment. It was about 12 MG and it reduced the internal storage but not the external storage amount.
It's making me absolutely crazy and I will not be able to do anything else until I figure this out.

works on my LG Stylo thanx for the tip

BreakingVZW said:
I actually just downloaded a different downloader client and it had the option to change the path built into the app itself. I had to download the SDFix apk to allow me to even save to external storage since google removed that option in Kit Kat. Good to go now. Thanks for trying to help though
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Does this need me to root the phone?

Apps can't see external flash drive?

I've been trying to use my external flash drive for files but none of my apps, like Dolphin or PPSSPP can see anything but the internal storage files. Is there an app that can fix this? I'm rooted if that helps.
Is this due to file encryption?
I'm rooted and running AOSiP, which I hoped would give me some sort of option to read my external drive, but nothing.

ronii1123 said:
I've been trying to use my external flash drive for files but none of my apps can see anything but the internal storage files. Is there an app that can fix this? I'm rooted if that helps.
Is this due to file encryption?
I'm rooted and running AOSiP, which I hoped would give me some sort of option to read my external drive, but nothing.
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Which apps are you using?
This works on Stock ROM
If it recognizes you OTG-USB
- Try es file explorer
- format it: Settings > Storage Tap the OTG-USB icon > Tap 3 dot menu > Tap settings > Tap format
Additionally, it wouldn't hurt to post this question on the AOSiP thread.

Homeboy76 said:
Which apps are you using?
This works on Stock ROM
If it recognizes you OTG-USB
- Try es file explorer
- format it: Settings > Storage Tap the OTG-USB icon > Tap 3 dot menu > Tap settings > Tap format
Additionally, it wouldn't hurt to post this question on the AOSiP thread.
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Thanks for the reply. I should clarify, I meant that apps like Dolphin or Retroarch don't allow me to view anything but internal storage.
File explorers have no issues with this, and I can navigate to the external flash drive.