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You need a app to use USB Mass Storage mode with OSX...REALLY Google?

Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users

Google don't like apple simple and its vice versa
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Infra said:
Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users
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It's not that.. the nexus doesn't support USB mass storage.. it uses MTP (a microsoft protocol) for media transfer..
OS X doesn't have native MTP support like Windows does.. so google provides a program you can use to transfer files..

Infra said:
Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users
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As opposed to you really needing a clunky bloated itunes app to get any apple products working with windows

Andrmgic said:
It's not that.. the nexus doesn't support USB mass storage.. it uses MTP (a microsoft protocol) for media transfer..
OS X doesn't have native MTP support like Windows does.. so google provides a program you can use to transfer files..
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+1
This is the sad truth.. there is an advantage to it (which is why they chose to do it); the entire storage can be used for apps.
If it's a big issue for you, just wait until an ICS device with an SD card comes out. the SD card will allow regular USB mass storage (without any extra PC/Mac software)

Infra said:
Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users
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Just wait until Google's OSX app crashes for the n'th time in a row. Then you will really question Google's choice of MTP.
Google wrote that using this scheme allows Android to keep the drive mounted and provide access to the host. And with respect to MTP, well most people use Windows and MTP is well support on that platform.
Sigh...

i downloaded the app and haven't thought about it since. not a big deal.
eric b

I can't say i've really noticed it being a problem, it was the same with the xoom. It exactly the same process,just the 3 minutes it takes to download the app the first time that is the difference.
Not really a major issue.

There's also things like Wifi File explorer and also a DAV server - so you can mount the phone remotely as a drive - available on the android market.
No real need to use the cable, unless you're doing development with it.

Or you can run Windows in a VM on your MAC like I do. I need windows for certain apps so I have Parallels 6.0 and I get everything I need without compromise. The BLAME sites squarely with APPLE.

wilbur-force said:
As opposed to you really needing a clunky bloated itunes app to get any apple products working with windows
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lol so true

whats the name of the app in market place?

jeezy85 said:
whats the name of the app in market place?
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The app isn't downloaded to be used on the phone, its downloaded and used on the computer.
http://www.android.com/filetransfer/

thank u

That app seems to barely work for me with my tab 10.1. It worked fine at first, but now it never seems to work regardless of the ROM I'm using (which is typically stock). Hopefully the Nexus won't/doesn't have that problem.
If you're wondering, it doesn't show the data on the device. It just shows <none> for the folder and file.
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google Mobile/thread?tid=0c05526a9bdd1a92&hl=en
http://blog.surfsoftconsulting.com/2011/06/samsung-galaxy-tab-usb-issues-explaine/

Andrmgic said:
It's not that.. the nexus doesn't support USB mass storage.. it uses MTP (a microsoft protocol) for media transfer..
OS X doesn't have native MTP support like Windows does.. so google provides a program you can use to transfer files..
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MTP is NOT a Microsoft protocol (though might've been developed by them). It's a USB standard and has been since 2008. Apple has just been slow to implement it.

Infra said:
Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users
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There's a traumatic experience If I ever saw one.
Loves and kisses,
Mommy

First world problems, haha!
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Infra said:
Got my new Galaxy Nexus today, and the day went pretty much playing with it.
One thing that I don't get is that if you're using Mac/OSX you need to download an OSX app from android.com to use USB Mass Storage mode in OSX.
Really Google? You really can't be serious with this BS towards OSX users
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its actually a very basic app which simplifies transfer for many osx users. its not all that bad? why the rage! lol!

MrYuzhai said:
its actually a very basic app which simplifies transfer for many osx users. its not all that bad? why the rage! lol!
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Not raging, just wondering why it is this way. But I got good responses, and couple of idiots here also trying to boost their egos.
The thing why I'm complaining is that the app that google tells you to install, doesn't work very well It usually hangs on the first run, and you have to force-quit it, and open it again to get it working.

Best Application for Transferring Files without Cord

I am currently running ics-deck-pa8 and after some research it seems there is no USB support for mounting, however I found this app that works great! Its easy install to. No port forwards, no firewall issues, no user/pass needed, just install, start, and change away
https://market.android.com/details?...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5seXkuc29mdGRhdGFjYWJsZSJd

um, dropbox?

I dont like dropbox. Never did. Also this uses LAN not WAN access to sync everything. As well, its an FTP client so I can drag, drop, modify, share to any folder on the phone. As opposed to: drag files to Dropbox folder, wait for sync on both sides, then use a file browser to drag and drop files where you need them.
Im doing a lot of file moving back and fourth for mod'ing right now on the ICS Rom and dont have USB SD mount support.

Ftpserver app (pretty sure it's that its simple) and filezilla is what I use when cable is not an option. You can use it over wifi and 3g ... I believe that's what you are asking about. hope it helps
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Es File explorer works great. You can bookmark local shares and it can treat dropbox and box.net accounts like a folder, seemlessly. Root access, etc

I use Airdroid and it works pretty well.

Android 17 said:
I use Airdroid and it works pretty well.
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+1 on airdroid
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THREESTRIPEBRAND said:
+1 on airdroid
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I tried AirDroid for ICS pa8 and it wasnt co-operating. It looked like a great App. It kept giving my my 3G IP Address and not my WiFi IP address.
hmmm. I just though about turning off 3G and trying it. Either way they both accomplish the same thing.

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A long time ago I couldn't get my computer to recognize my Evo, so I bought this app called Websharing or something. It uses webdav, and I've found that too be the best option for dragging and dropping files without USB. If you can find a free app that uses webdav then I'd try that out. Once you have it setup it's just like having your phone connected via USB, except transfer is a bit slower.
The app I bought hasn't been updated in over a year. There's a free version but you only get webdav with the paid version. If you can find a free app that does the same then I'd save your money.
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Try searching that forum for USB Mass Storage app, works like a charm. Or pm me and i can send it to you.
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Joshmccullough said:
Try searching that forum for USB Mass Storage app, works like a charm. Or pm me and i can send it to you.
Sent from my Evo 4G running Decks ICS Alpha 8.
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For future reference if anyone looking for it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389375
Sent From my Verizon powered Evo 4G!

Yea ive been using airdroid, it does the job pretty good so far

App for TV- Out

Hi,
Since LG's new phones have this ability to turn the usb into a tv out port, doesnt Galaxy W have any apps to do that too? I would suspect that its not really the hardware which matters (since i dont insist on it to be HD) so an app or smth like that should have the ability to do that.
I mean everytime i want to gather the family to watch a film i took or a picture, i have to move that file from my W to a hard disk in the laptop, then stick the laptop to the tv!!! Isnt there any direct way to just stick the phone directly to the television?!
Thanks in advance.

Woops im sorry this should have been posted in the q&a forum. im sorry

sevenmad said:
Hi,
Since LG's new phones have this ability to turn the usb into a tv out port, doesnt Galaxy W have any apps to do that too? I would suspect that its not really the hardware which matters (since i dont insist on it to be HD) so an app or smth like that should have the ability to do that.
I mean everytime i want to gather the family to watch a film i took or a picture, i have to move that file from my W to a hard disk in the laptop, then stick the laptop to the tv!!! Isnt there any direct way to just stick the phone directly to the television?!
Thanks in advance.
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Can you enable USB mass storage mode on your phone and plug into a usb port on the TV?

HW x SW
1. I am almost sure there is no hardware in out SGW to transmit video sognal thru USB. We already discussed this in different place here.
2. If TV has mass storage support, this might be a solution for you as hundred_miles_high mentions.

Streaming audio+screen (mirroring) wirrless would also be a cool idea. Dont think this is possible though
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TV rooted
piefert said:
Streaming audio+screen (mirroring) wirrless would also be a cool idea. Dont think this is possible though
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There is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.onaips.vnc&feature=search_result but then you need to have your TV with VNC client installed.

Add Moto X's storage with Meenov MicroSD Reader

Tiny reader to add android phone's storage
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57607574-251/meenova-adds-a-microsd-reader-to-android-devices/

Have you purchased one of these?
jeffpan said:
Tiny reader to add android phone's storage
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This looks like a great idea, but I'm wondering how they hold up. (I always worry about losing the caps to my keychain thumbdrives. :silly:

It Works, But
I got one. A nice little piece of kit. But so far it isn't a seemless experience.
The default Apps don't seem to recognize it. Neither Gallery nor QuickPic will find any of the photos on it until I navigate to it using ES File Explorer. Gallery will only show the photo I open from File Explorer. QuickPic will allow me to browse the directory of a photo I select, but not move up the directory tree.
As for music files, Play Music will do so for the file selected from ES File, but won't allow me to search the memory card.

CedarSprings said:
I got one. A nice little piece of kit. But so far it isn't a seemless experience.
The default Apps don't seem to recognize it. Neither Gallery nor QuickPic will find any of the photos on it until I navigate to it using ES File Explorer. Gallery will only show the photo I open from File Explorer. QuickPic will allow me to browse the directory of a photo I select, but not move up the directory tree.
As for music files, Play Music will do so for the file selected from ES File, but won't allow me to search the memory card.
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Cedarsprings thanks for letting us know.. Kinda interested now!
Do u have root on ur Moto X? If so, can you pls give chainfire's stickmount from the play store a shot?
I think it may solve your problem by auto mounting the OTG device on boot.
If it works, I'm definitely getting one for my X too!
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dr3wster said:
Cedarsprings thanks for letting us know.. Kinda interested now!
Do u have root on ur Moto X? If so, can you pls give chainfire's stickmount from the play store a shot?
I think it may solve your problem by auto mounting the OTG device on boot.
If it works, I'm definitely getting one for my X too!
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Nice! As soon as I read Cedarsprings review I was kinda bummed cause I just ordered one of these today. But if stickmount works, this little drive will be my new favorite toy

When I had my nexus 7 and used some random OTG, it worked like a charm on it .. So here's hoping! The meenova looks so much more schmick than the clunky OTG I used to have!!
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Not Rooted Yet
While I got the Developer Edition, I haven't rooted it yet as I'm still deciding whether or not to put either my company e-mail (with their MaaS360 Mobile Device Management) or my client's e-mail (and its Citrix Recevier security - speaking of, what poor reviews!). Either Maas360 will detect Root, or it is just company "policy" to not allow rooted devices, and I'm still trying to find out which is is before I move on things.
I'd thought changing the USB Computer Connection setting in teh Storage settings from Media Device (MTP) to Camera (PTP) might help, but no joy. In fact, I was a bit surprised that there wasn't anything about the attached device there.
And while I'd also like to get Titanium Backup in place, there aren't any ROMs with real appealing capabilities that are pushing me to unlock and root. Now, when there's a Menu patch like Jason Robitaille's Advanced Launcer Options in WebOS, I'll be rooted & ROMing in a heartbeat.
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CedarSprings
dr3wster said:
Cedarsprings thanks for letting us know.. Kinda interested now!
Do u have root on ur Moto X? If so, can you pls give chainfire's stickmount from the play store a shot?
I think it may solve your problem by auto mounting the OTG device on boot.
If it works, I'm definitely getting one for my X too!
Sent from my XT1058
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CedarSprings said:
While I got the Developer Edition, I haven't rooted it yet as I'm still deciding whether or not to put either my company e-mail (with their MaaS360 Mobile Device Management) or my client's e-mail (and its Citrix Recevier security - speaking of, what poor reviews!). Either Maas360 will detect Root, or it is just company "policy" to not allow rooted devices, and I'm still trying to find out which is is before I move on things.
I'd thought changing the USB Computer Connection setting in teh Storage settings from Media Device (MTP) to Camera (PTP) might help, but no joy. In fact, I was a bit surprised that there wasn't anything about the attached device there.
And while I'd also like to get Titanium Backup in place, there aren't any ROMs with real appealing capabilities that are pushing me to unlock and root. Now, when there's a Menu patch like Jason Robitaille's Advanced Launcer Options in WebOS, I'll be rooted & ROMing in a heartbeat.
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CedarSprings
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Totally understandable .. I think in theory it should work, but just wasn't sure about motox compatibility with the stickmount and otg setup... Apparently Motorola phones dont seem to work with Carbon/Helium backup so I was wondering if something in the system might interrupt the setup.
hells yeah... Another webOS fan!! So rare to find one these days.. I'm only on Android becuz things went south ... At least matias is design the UI for android now.. And with HP's alleged intention to sell webOS patents, we just might find that Android becomes more webOS-y in the future!
The patch system was awesome! I think Rod Whitby setup Nexus Internals a while back when HP started giving up on webOS... Not sure if they are working on any solutions similar to preware? Closed framework is very similar in concept tho... Have u installed it?
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Whoops my bad.. Forgot xposed framework needs root lol.. Sorry about that!
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Response from Meenov
I sent a note to the Meenov support site yesterday, giving them a heads-up about the Moto X issue and this thread, and got this quick response:
"Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately that's because Moto X removed certain support for external USB storage, while Moto's other models (Droid series) have better support for external USB storage."
So hopefully the smarter among us will figure out what the problem is and it in a future ROM.
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CedarSprings

Just got mine in, works with ES like a champ, which is all I care about. Great little accessory.

_MetalHead_ said:
Just got mine in, works with ES like a champ, which is all I care about. Great little accessory.
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How do you write file into SD card on your phone? Need rooted or not?

jeffpan said:
How do you write file into SD card on your phone? Need rooted or not?
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No root needed. I just use es file explorer. It comes up as a folder in /storage.
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Any news with Root Explorer working with the Meenov without any hassles?

lensgrabber said:
Any news with Root Explorer working with the Meenov without any hassles?
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Works fine for me.
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_MetalHead_ said:
Works fine for me.
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Okay great. I just ordered one.

_MetalHead_ said:
No root needed. I just use es file explorer. It comes up as a folder in /storage.
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Is it stock rom? what format of SD card do you use? FAT32, exFAT etc. And does it automatically mounted?

jeffpan said:
Is it stock rom? what format of SD card do you use? FAT32, exFAT etc. And does it automatically mounted?
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Stock ROM, FAT32, and sort of. It doesn't need to mount like a typical SD card. Plug it in and it will automatically show up in /storage. Unplug it when done, no need or way to unmount.

_MetalHead_ said:
Stock ROM, FAT32, and sort of. It doesn't need to mount like a typical SD card. Plug it in and it will automatically show up in /storage. Unplug it when done, no need or way to unmount.
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Really cool.:good:

Just ordered one. Should be here in a few days. Thx OP
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Ok, so I've had mine for about a week now and it works great with my 32GB UHS-1 class card.
To get your media to read in other apps, such as music in Google Play Music, download the app by Chainfire called Stickmount. Mount the Meenov. Second, if you wanna go the free route, download the app called Rescan Media Root and run it. (obviously, you need to have root access) Give it about 10-20 seconds (your Meenov will start to blink) and your music should start appearing in Google Play Music. Just remember to Unmount when you want to remove the Meenov reader. And to remove all your music stored on the card that still appears in Google Play Music, run Rescan Media Root again.
Or, you can just drop $2.49 on the pro version of Stickmount and it will automatically trigger a rescan on mount and unmount.

[game]asphalt 8 goes free on android

Asphalt 8 goes free on android...time to take some advantage guys..
hit the link below:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA8HM

Cool...my device is not compatible? Lol side load I guess
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It was basically a free to play game even when it cost 99cents to buy.

eksasol said:
It was basically a free to play game even when it cost 99cents to buy.
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Oxymoron

nedooo said:
Oxymoron
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Gameloft games are made for maximum profit, they're the EA of mobile gaming. They forced their employees to work long hours, while this is the norm for gaming industry, 120hours a week has been quoted. They have poor users policy as well. They will purposefully make older games incompatible with newer devices or take them off the market even though you purchased the game and the device can run it, to promote their new ones. They originally charged 99cents for Asphalt 8, but the game is designed as free to play, as in you play for long hours to gain points/money in order to progress or upgrade and utilize in game purchases that way, milking more money from its users that way.

eksasol said:
Gameloft games are made for maximum profit, they're the EA of mobile gaming. They forced their employees to work long hours, while this is the norm for gaming industry, 120hours a week has been quoted. They have poor users policy as well. They will purposefully make older games incompatible with newer devices or take them off the market even though you purchased the game and the device can run it, to promote their new ones. They originally charged 99cents for Asphalt 8, but the game is designed as free to play, as in you play for long hours to gain points/money in order to progress or upgrade and utilize in game purchases that way, milking more money from its users that way.
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Anyway, it is a crap game compared to NFS and RR 2 (my extended elaboration), and I was just kidding
p.s. it is an oxymoron for real

my account banned due to suspicious activity, how to fix this?

The latest update runs better, even on high graphics its looking smooth
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Since the latest update i'm completely unable to open anything from within the menu. I have no access to any races, options, multiplayer whatsoever, it just won't open and i'm stuck in the menu. I can't even quit the game with my device's back-button.

Preyker said:
Since the latest update i'm completely unable to open anything from within the menu. I have no access to any races, options, multiplayer whatsoever, it just won't open and i'm stuck in the menu. I can't even quit the game with my device's back-button.
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Try disabling AdBlock or Ad-Away. I was also mad about this and the problem was a hidden AD on top of the Menu.

The game is stuttering on kit kat 4.4 builds, the car seems to going back on high velocity. Wierd.

carlosmg2 said:
Try disabling AdBlock or Ad-Away. I was also mad about this and the problem was a hidden AD on top of the Menu.
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Really? Well thank you for the advice and info but i will certainly not disable my ad blocker for a paid game to show me ads i haven't had before. Also disabling is not that easy in my case since the ad blocker is included within my ROM (ARHD for HTC One). In order to disable it i would have to completely reflash it which i'm also not going to do just for this insolence on the part of Gameloft.
In what way is this even legal procedure by Gameloft making me pay for a game first and patching it to unplayability with an unrestorable update later on?

You have to add *gameloft* to the host whitelist, and everything will work.

Tuningszocske said:
You have to add *gameloft* to the host whitelist, and everything will work.
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This is what I was looking for but didn't know how to. Thanks

Tuningszocske said:
You have to add *gameloft* to the host whitelist, and everything will work.
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Sounds promising but the hosts file itself is rather a blacklist isn't it? How do i configure a hosts whitelist then?
Thanks in advance.

Wow just to download the game it's at least 1 gig! Geez no thank that's a big app!
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1.5 Gigs... totally worth it... \m/
Sparta507 said:
Wow just to download the game it's at least 1 gig! Geez no thank that's a big app!
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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error low memory
hello friends,,
i have samsung galaxy s dous 2 and try to install asphalt 8 but every time when i try to install game it gives error ""error while downloading asphalt 8:airborne.there is insufficient space on external storage."" i have 16 gb external memory card.

rahulmeena said:
hello friends,,
i have samsung galaxy s dous 2 and try to install asphalt 8 but every time when i try to install game it gives error ""error while downloading asphalt 8:airborne.there is insufficient space on external storage."" i have 16 gb external memory card.
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Have you tried formatting your sd card?

let me try
shaggydiamond said:
Have you tried formatting your sd card?
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hmmm now :crying::crying: i have formate my device nd extrnal stroage too:crying:..... i have alrady rooted my device is there any setting for make extrnal stroage to defult app installation.. plz help