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in windows plz
edit: well if theres a way to do it via android that'd be great too
Tilde88 said:
in windows plz
edit: well if theres a way to do it via android that'd be great too
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Via recovery.
Wrong section and windows can't read extra partitions. You can format it by right clicking on my computer, manage, and then the disk management there. I can't tell you the exact steps because i'm not at my computer.
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Wrong section and windows can't read extra partitions. You can format it by right clicking on my computer, manage, and then the disk management there. I can't tell you the exact steps because i'm not at my computer.
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damn... i knew this would be the answer... i was hoping to dodge a bullet...dont have an active linux pc.. VMware maybe...
i will try the admin tool on windows tho...
Just boot up a live linux disc. Thats my favorite way to use linux on a windows machine.
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I have been installing different roms.. My initial ext partition was Ext 3... But many roms during flash change partition type to ext 4 automatically...
Trying now the Insetcoin stock GB... Requires ext 3.. But how can I know of my partition type is not changed and is still ext3?
Any application in market place or any windows 7 application?
Thanks in advance...
Recovery from my signature detects partitions, it can also convert ext2/3/4 without data loss.
Give it a shot.
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Recovery from my signature detects partitions, it can also convert ext2/3/4 without data loss.
Give it a shot.
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And again the advice from you to another person to change the recovery although there is absolutely no need to do it and the thread opener never asked for it. Please k3lcior do not post this advice in this cases!!!
@jjdoctor:
I do not know an android app which can found out your ext partition type. For windows 7 there is only a tool named partition wizard, but I never used it. But I know that gparted can do what you want:
http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php
Download the iso, burn it on cd, start your computer from it and then conncet your phone to your computer.
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And again the advice from you to another person to change the recovery although there is absolutely no need to do it and the thread opener never asked for it. Please k3lcior do not post this advice in this cases!!!
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It's easier, faster and way more comfortable than booting into linux just to see if the partition is ext3 or 4.
Preview
Have a nice day.
Code:
adb shell
mount | grep sd-ext
on a PC, or just the second line in a terminal app on the phone.
yeah, and if that doesn't work for you, you can always try a partition wizard, I used MiniTool and it worked fine for me, plus the graphical user interface make it a lot easier to understand for novice users.
Thanks guys...every method was helpful except Terminal emulator one...
Cheers...
I don't see what's wrong with using terminal commands, is it really that scary?
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drbobb said:
I don't see what's wrong with using terminal commands, is it really that scary?
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don't mind... actually it didn't work though it would have been easiest way...
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don't mind... actually it didn't work though it would have been easiest way...
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Works fine for me. Of course provided the current rom actually uses the ext partition.
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After I flash an update patch,I realize my gallery,music and other media file went missing,but I still can find it in file Browser,I have tried reboot and using apps such as sd rescan but still no luck,it didn't show up at all,any idea? I'm using ice sensewich beta 8 + patch..it happen after I flash the patch :'(
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What is "the patch"?
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This is the patch.. PATCH 1: Bluetooth is fixed, HD 720p Video recording WITH MIC is now working (and playback), and mic apparently works in SOME apps, but not others. Because Virtuous' new kernel is added, screen animations seem jerky, but they get smoother as it settles, and it does seem faster Pictures must be taken with FLASH ON. If they aren't, they will turn out all messed up. The thumbnail will be fine, but when viewing it, it is messed up. Same with looking at it on the computer. I don't know y it happen after I wipe cache and dalvik and flash the patch it turn out like this..
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I found a temporary fix..I need to fix permission on media storage..which..it won't stick after a reboot..any idea to make it stick? =\ is it safe to clear data on media storage? Will I lost any media content in my sd card?
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I found a temporary fix..I need to fix permission on media storage..which..it won't stick after a reboot..any idea to make it stick? =\ is it safe to clear data on media storage? Will I lost any media content in my sd card?
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no, clearing data for an app will only erase the settings and data on the app itself.
the only way to erase media on your SD card is by doing it manually through your computer, or by going to settings > storage > erase SD card.
use your recovery, or the v6 supercharger script to fix permissions, they should stick.
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no, clearing data for an app will only erase the settings and data on the app itself.
the only way to erase media on your SD card is by doing it manually through your computer, or by going to settings > storage > erase SD card.
use your recovery, or the v6 supercharger script to fix permissions, they should stick.
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But I won't last a reboot,and I don't want to lost my contact picture on msg
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I had a similar issue with andromadus test builds. The reason was a file named “.nomedia” (without quotes) in the root folder of my SD card, although I did not create it. This file tells media scanner not to search for media in this folder and its subfolders. Note that this issue persists even after factory reset or after installing a new ROM. If you find this file in the root directory then simply erase it.
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I had a similar issue with andromadus test builds. The reason was a file named “.nomedia” (without quotes) in the root folder of my SD card, although I did not create it. This file tells media scanner not to search for media in this folder and its subfolders. Note that this issue persists even after factory reset or after installing a new ROM. If you find this file in the root directory then simply erase it.
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Thanks ¦>
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The PC shows my device and my external and internal drives.
If I browse through my external or internal sdcard, it shows my folders and the files in them. If I try to paste something in either storage, it tries to move the file for like 3 minutes then it gives me the message that my device might not be able to view or play the file. If I tell it to move it anyway, it gives me a message saying that it can't copy it and also "My device might be unresponsive or disconnected". I tried to paste a song as well but it denied my request saying how "the device doesn't support .mp3 files" which can't be right since I did it before.
Also, if I go to recovery and try to mount it, the pc doesn't show any drives for it.
I thought it might of been a hardware id issue so I followed this method found here but it didn't help me. I have version 1.4.6.0 of the samsung usb drivers installed and I have Kies installed as well. I'm running the Anthrax Kernel w/ Jellybomb v. 14.
I've tried looking at other threads but I've had no luck with them. I would be grateful if someone could help me
Edit- I ran a troubleshoot program on the device manager for windows and it said it was a driver problem. I clicked the box for more info and it said the MTP USB Device failed to install. If i reconnect the usb cable, it installs fine on MTP mode. On PTP Mode, it fails to install. Regardless, I'm still not able to paste anything to the internal or external memory. Another strange occurence that I found out was that I waited like 10 minutes and tried to copy my files to the internal storage, and it worked! But, I tried copying the same files to the external right after that and it gave me "the device has either stopped responding or is disconnected" error.
Noob here, but I have a similar issue. Just watched an XDA video discussing the problem. ... MTP is the issue. It works differently than mass usb storage. I'll try to find the thread again and post the link.
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Noob here, but I have a similar issue. Just watched an XDA video discussing the problem. ... MTP is the issue. It works differently than mass usb storage. I'll try to find the thread again and post the link.
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https://www.google.com/url?q=http:/...ds-cse&usg=AFQjCNF_CTSQUwRTm2vqPqRj5a8NId-gPA
i know this dosen't fix our problem, just explains it. right now i have to remove my sd card and use an adapter to mount it on my pc to transfer data
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Noob here, but I have a similar issue. Just watched an XDA video discussing the problem. ... MTP is the issue. It works differently than mass usb storage. I'll try to find the thread again and post the link.
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https://www.google.com/url?q=http:/...ds-cse&usg=AFQjCNF_CTSQUwRTm2vqPqRj5a8NId-gPA
i know this dosen't fix our problem, just explains it. right now i have to remove my sd card and use an adapter to mount it on my pc to transfer data
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Interesting, the video helps explain it clearly. I'm wondering if it's a ROM issue though. I was gonna try switching ROMs...maybe even do a factory reset if I get a free day.
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Interesting, the video helps explain it clearly. I'm wondering if it's a ROM issue though. I was gonna try switching ROMs...maybe even do a factory reset if I get a free day.
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It has to do with how TW handle the PC connection when you plug it in, so its only specific to stock or stock based
AOSP always has and will allow you to mount as a drive
I'm running JellyBomb v14 , and do not have that issue. One thing you may want to try is reformatting your SD Card. Ran into the same issue on a friends device. Turned out it was his SD Card. You can use sd formatter. It works quite well, and it's free.
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I'm rooted, but running the stock ROM. At this point I'm sure it's the ROM. I'm going to load the gs3 toolkit on my pc, see if it works before I try a different ROM.
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So I've got a work around for us, air droid or WiFi droid.
I tried Wi-Fi data transfer, but I couldn't access the external SD card.
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See above work around, it may work for you...
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I'm really liking Air Droid, thanks
You could try to install Kies, it comes with samsung usb drivers. Then you can uninstall it and the drivers will remain.
Also, microsoft mtp drivers are included with the latest media player. Maybe update that.
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You could try to install Kies, it comes with samsung usb drivers. Then you can uninstall it and the drivers will remain.
Also, microsoft mtp drivers are included with the latest media player. Maybe update that.
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Which media player?
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Which media player?
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I'm thinking wmp if you have windows.
For the PC duh, sorry. Thanks
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Strange question, but do you have USB debbuing checked?
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Yup it's checked.
Maybe this is relevant, when in clock work mod recovery, I tried to format ext SD. said it completed, but it didn't wipe the card...
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I know this isn't ideal, but you could always use 'adb' to push and pull files to/from phone. I do that frequently when on linux as MTP support is meh.
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Yup it's checked.
Maybe this is relevant, when in clock work mod recovery, I tried to format ext SD. said it completed, but it didn't wipe the card...
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Did you ever format the SD Card? What I mean is actually pulling the SD Card out of the Device, and formatting it. Copy your stuff to the Desktop. Then format the SD Card. You can use SD Formatter as I suggested before.
I've formatted the ext sd. Tried different cables. Tried connecting in download mode. Nothing works. Right now I'm just pulling the sd and using a adapter for the pc to transfer data, it's a pain, but faster than Wi-Fi....
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I've formatted the ext sd. Tried different cables. Tried connecting in download mode. Nothing works. Right now I'm just pulling the sd and using a adapter for the pc to transfer data, it's a pain, but faster than Wi-Fi....
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Do you have an SD Card adapter? If so, look on the left side of it. There should be a little tap. When insert your Micro SD Card in make sure the tap is all the way up. Up is unlocked on most SD Cards.
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I tried various methods to resolve this copying problem (settings, drivers, cables, different USB ports etc.). Eventually I gave up and tried the WifiDroid and AirDroid style apps to transfer files reliably. They worked without error but were clunky to use. Especially if you wanted to copy multiple folders at once and still use the phone for other tasks. The best product I found to do this was Solid Explorer on the Play store. Its very easy to create a FTP connection between PC and phone and then simply to drag/drop multiple files/folders in the traditional Windows manner. Better still I can walk around at home listening to music or a book on the phone while the files copy in the background. Quick, reliable and no annoying file copy errors.
Hi All,
I went and looked at the HTC One M8 today and was very very impressed. Looking to uograde from an s4 to the M8.
The salesmen said something interesting though and after a little research I am concerned.
He said that 3rd party apps will not be able to access the sd card at all. I know there have been conplaints about this in regards to KitKat.
As I live in Australia all the plans have horribly low data so cloud really isnt an option here, especially to store music and video.
I was just wondering if this were true? Are they able to be installed on the sd? are they able to write to sd?
Thanks for any advice
Spoorman88 said:
Hi All,
I went and looked at the HTC One M8 today and was very very impressed. Looking to uograde from an s4 to the M8.
The salesmen said something interesting though and after a little research I am concerned.
He said that 3rd party apps will not be able to access the sd card at all. I know there have been conplaints about this in regards to KitKat.
As I live in Australia all the plans have horribly low data so cloud really isnt an option here, especially to store music and video.
I was just wondering if this were true? Are they able to be installed on the sd? are they able to write to sd?
Thanks for any advice
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Just tried and yes you can but I am rooted don't know if that's why it moved
I'm not rooted. Using solid file explorer, I'm not able to write to the card. Very frustrating.
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It's a new security feature of Kit Kat, stops apps from having full read/write access to the whole sd card. The developers just need to update there apps to resolve the issue. I had the same problem moving files across but came across the answer in another thread on here.
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What about the camera? Can you change the default storage for that?
Spoorman88 said:
What about the camera? Can you change the default storage for that?
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Yes you can
Is there anyway to restore write on SD Card capabilities? Did anyone proove it?
I have just got a HTC one m8 it's not rooted(yet) I can save photos to the sd card but cant copy from internal to it. I can't even create a folder in the ext sd card where is the stock file manager I can only see Polaris if that's what it's called If I try to copy a file in that app it will not even show the ext sd card. Help any one
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I have just got a HTC one m8 it's not rooted(yet) I can save photos to the sd card but cant copy from internal to it. I can't even create a folder in the ext sd card where is the stock file manager I can only see Polaris if that's what it's called If I try to copy a file in that app it will not even show the ext sd card. Help any one
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root it..
This is a feature of google kitkat 4.4.2. Anyway is supposed to work with default file manager. If not, you need to root and instal Sdfix from play store.
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"Feature"
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Root and install SDFix from playstore or root it and flash a custom ROM. AFAIK all the custom roms have that fixed by default now without having to install an app.
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Root and install SDFix from playstore or root it and flash a custom ROM. AFAIK all the custom roms have that fixed by default now without having to install an app.
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I tried the SDFix on stock rooted rom, but titanium backup still cant write on SD card. (It says: this folder is not writable) i even tried modifying system/etc/permissions/platform.xml manually but still no luck.
Is it an issue with titanium backup, or am i doing something wrong?
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You need to flash a custom kernel with system write protection turned off then you can use something like SDfix or foldermount to enable writing to the external SD for all apps
Try Elemental kernel, it worked for me.
Stock and rooted here and sdfix worked fine. Titanium and all other apps write to SD fine.
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You need to flash a custom kernel with system write protection turned off then you can use something like SDfix or foldermount to enable writing to the external SD for all apps
Try Elemental kernel, it worked for me.
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No, not true! I am on stock rom / kernel, just rooted and SDFix installed, and Titanium and all other apps read /write on extSD. No custom kernel requied!
Didn't work for me, were you s-off?
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Didn't work for me, were you s-off?
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I am. I've no idea if that effects this though.
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Tried using the SDFix. Checked the permission.xml file. The changes has been made. However, once restarted the phone, changes have been revoked.
Using stock rom/kernel, rooted. Still no luck...seriously wtf.
Workaround for storing/modifying files on SD card
Hey guys,
I'm myself in shock what Google did in KitKat - that's just pure stupidity.
However, I'd like to share with you a simple hint on how to actually make use of SD card, using tTorrent as an example.
As you know, it is no longer possible to select a directory on SD card to store downloaded data - apps no longer have permissions, including file browser in Polaris Office. Well... it is not entirely true.
Let's say you want to select a directory on SD card, so tTorrent has as much space as big your SD card is.
All you have to do is to select a directory which your app has an access to.
What's the directory? It's the directory of particular app:
/storage/ext_sd/Android/>>your app's directory<<
In particular case of tTorrent that would be:
/storage/ext_sd/Android/hu.tagsoft.ttorrent.lite/
That's all. If you select above path in tTorrent, tTorrent will have a full access within it, so it can create/modify/delete files in this directory.
The same rule applies to any other apps - all you have to do is to select your app's directory/put files in it and your app will be able to fiddle with these files, inside its directory on SD card.
I know it is not as elegant solution as rooting device and modifying /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml file, but at least it's something.
Have fun, folks, and let's wait for an update from crazy Google - I heard that they are receiving tons of complaints about this "security feature" which I personally call simply a bug.
So that's the problem with KitKat?? For example I couldn't unpack zip on sd card, I had to unpack it to the internal memory. Since m8 hasn't default explorer, is there any explorer that doesn't have this issue, or I strictly have to root it??