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[Q] I Can't access MicroSD through the PC

Hi. I'm new to the forums and android. Sorry if this is not the correct place to post this.
When I connect my phone to the PC via USB I only see a few folders and none of the media files in the phone. I've tried accessing through Media Link and Windows Explorer and nothing.
Weird thing is that I see some folders and photos, like the photos taken with the RetroCamera Application.
I have been able to access my files before, it just suddenly stopped working.
Any ideas?

Try using different USB [if already did]
Go to your Hardware devices, change the MTP devices drivers to USB drivers manually [update them choose them manually from list]
Hopefully you'll get it working again

First,you should make sure that your MicroSD's file system is OK.

hpzf89 said:
First,you should make sure that your MicroSD's file system is OK.
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How do you do that?

VanDerFlaxen said:
How do you do that?
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Can you access the files with your phone's file browser?if you can do that,the sd card might be OK,then you can check the OS.But if you can't,you may have to format the sd card.

this is normal if USB mode is set to windows media sync, its some kind of security feature I think.
you have 2 options:
1. attempt to access via the moto web phone portal as above, you need to set the USB mode to 'motorola phone portal'. but this I find is a bit hit and miss, you can manually connect using this address:
http://192.168.16.2:8080/webfolder
this can be entered into start -> run, in windows explorer, or mapped directly as a network drive
2. go into USB options and change the mode to 'USB mass storage' this will mount the SD card as a proper removable drive and show all the files properly. This option may not be available depending on what firmware is loaded onto the phone though!
to change USB mode swipe the status/menu bar at the top of the phone down, and tap 'USB connection'

hpzf89 said:
Can you access the files with your phone's file browser?if you can do that,the sd card might be OK,then you can check the OS.But if you can't,you may have to format the sd card.
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Yes, I can access the files through the phone browser.
rubjonny said:
this is normal if USB mode is set to windows media sync, its some kind of security feature I think.
you have 2 options:
1. attempt to access via the moto web phone portal as above, you need to set the USB mode to 'motorola phone portal'. but this I find is a bit hit and miss, you can manually connect using this address:
this can be entered into start -> run, in windows explorer, or mapped directly as a network drive
2. go into USB options and change the mode to 'USB mass storage' this will mount the SD card as a proper removable drive and show all the files properly. This option may not be available depending on what firmware is loaded onto the phone though!
to change USB mode swipe the status/menu bar at the top of the phone down, and tap 'USB connection'
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I've used the moto web portal and I was able to access my files, however, it draggs when moving files. Also, the phone was in USB Mass Storage mode the whole time.
Today I connected my phone to my laptop at the office and even though the Motorola Media Link did not pick up my media files, I was able to access them through Windows Explorer. So I'm leaning towards a driver issue with my home PC.

ah ok, maybe the drivers haven't fully installed, check in the device manager to see of you can spot anything. you could also try changing the usb mode to a different setting then back again, see if that kicks the pc into installing the correct drivers

I re-installed the drivers, but still no go.
What surprises me the most is that I can't access or even see some of the folders in my SD Card. The Motorola Media Link recognizes that there is something in the card, but can't tell what it is.
Googling for days, I found this, but I don't know how to do it or even it is related to my problem:
"Finally i solve the problem. And everything in my ext sd card is back. Problem is emmc folder (means external sd card in cyanogenmod 7) not permitted for write and read.
I use QtADB Terminal for editing the directorys permition.
Step 1: type "su"
Step 2: go to root directory. If you type "ls" and can you see "emmc" you are right position.
Step 3: "chmod 777 emmc" or "$chmod 777 emmc" (for write and read permitted.)
Step 4: Reboot the phone and everythings are back in External Sd Card in EMMC
And Windows detect 2 Storage Drive now. One of 6GB Internal Sd Card, One of 8GB External Sd Card. And i can use my Music player Power AMP.
Everythings perfect for me now. Cyanogen is great ROM but this permision problem should bu fixed. Because i spend three day for solve this problem."

[Q] Handy Safe Pro Synchronisation with PC not possible for GN?

Has anyone been able to sync Handy Safe Pro with the PC Handy Safe software? The help info refers to USB and SD card options which are not available on the GN.
I purchased Handy Safe Pro for my Android phone, which is a Samsung Galaxy Nexus running the new Android 4.
I have Desktop Handy Safe on my PC and have imported all my data into that.
Now I want to sync the data between my PC and my Android phone, but I cant follow the instructions given in your help because the Android 4 phone does not have the USB option of ‘USB storage’ and ‘Mount SD’
How do I get my Handy Safe data onto my phone?
Please help...
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Handy Safe on the PC says that there are two ways to sync. One is to set the phone to USB mass storage. I believe this is not possible with the GN, so that options out.
The other option is to 'use a PC suite', Is there a PC suite for the GN? And does it require the unavailable USB mass storage?
Please someone...

Update:
Paragon reponded with the following:
"Unfortunately Handy Safe has not been tested with Android 4, that's why I can't give you any answer about synchronization. In this situation, if you want to transfer your data base to the decktop version, I can only advise to download any file manager and find folder "com.epocware.handysafe which contains files "Safe.ind, Safe.dat and Safe.tmp" in your internal memory and copy and copy to the folder Handy Safe Desktop on you computer.(MyDocuments/HandySafeDesktopProffesional)"
The technique suggested worked for me

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workaround for sync
I have a Xperia S (ICS) and it can´t connect to PC using mass storage, only MTP.
To sync Handysafe, follow these steps:
1. Connect your phone to PC;
2. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to your SD card or Phone memory;
3. Using Windows Explorer, create a new folder named "com.epocware.handysafe";
4. Start Handysafe Desktop and sync!
If you have created a database in Android using Handysafe app there should be already a folder named "com.epocware.handysafe", but this folder is invisible to PC using MTP. So you should delete it on Android memory and create it using Windows Explorer.

Folder Mount and LG G4

Hello all.
I recently bought LG G4 (European unlocked version H815) and rooted it mostly because I wanted to use Folder Mount since many games nowaday take so much storage space. I updated my phone before rooting to the most recent firmware (5.1). With my previous phone (Samsung Galaxy S4 Active) Folder Mount worked perfect. With LG G4 Folder Mount seems to mount everything but when starting a game it wants to download the game data again. I checked if I can find the mounted directory (in Folder Mount) from internal memory;it was found but seems to be empty.
With ES File Explorer those mounted directories can be found but are shown with question mark.
I tried SDCard Fix but it told that apps already have write access to my external SD card and no fix is needed (Folder Mount probably fixed it).
I e-mailed Folder Mount developer but still waiting for a reply.
Please suggest any similar program that works with LG G4 or tell me how to fix this problem. Much appreciated!
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crisse78 said:
Hello all.
I recently bought LG G4 (European unlocked version H815) and rooted it mostly because I wanted to use Folder Mount since many games nowaday take so much storage space. I updated my phone before rooting to the most recent firmware (5.1). With my previous phone (Samsung Galaxy S4 Active) Folder Mount worked perfect. With LG G4 Folder Mount seems to mount everything but when starting a game it wants to download the game data again. I checked if I can find the mounted directory (in Folder Mount) from internal memory;it was found but seems to be empty.
With ES File Explorer those mounted directories can be found but are shown with question mark.
I tried SDCard Fix but it told that apps already have write access to my external SD card and no fix is needed (Folder Mount probably fixed it).
I e-mailed Folder Mount developer but still waiting for a reply.
Please suggest any similar program that works with LG G4 or tell me how to fix this problem. Much appreciated!
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Have you tried xposed "OBB to Sd" that you can save space by moving the games obb data to sdcard

Mangtas_666 said:
Have you tried xposed "OBB to Sd" that you can save space by moving the games obb data to sdcard
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Hello. Thanks but Google Play tells my device is not compatible with OBB to Sd.
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crisse78 said:
Hello. Thanks but Google Play tells my device is not compatible with OBB to Sd.
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Install it via xposed app

Like this one

Incase you need a guide in xposed installation here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/guide-installing-xposed-locked-t3181593

Many games put the bulk of their data on the SD anyway. If you have FM try to move it, it will get lost. Just had this issue. Delete the FM redirect and try it.

CM13 + USB Drive?

First I backed up all my apps onto a USB drive using Titanium Backup, than I updated my Nexus 7 to CM13. I can't get the USB drive to mount to the system properly so I can restore all my apps. I've done all the things that TB needs such as enabled root access, etc... The system recognizes the drive, and I can browse the files using the CM13 popup. But it doesn't seem to be mounted to the file system in a way that TB can find it (using detect -> whole device). I also can't find by using a 3rd party file manager to browse the system. I tried using stickmount. It complains about the SU that CM uses, and it never has the toast message whenever a driver is inserted, even though I set it to open stickmount by default whenever a USB drive is inserted. Installing all the apps I need will take up most of the file space, so I can't just copy over all of the TB backedup files.

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First I backed up all my apps onto a USB drive using Titanium Backup, than I updated my Nexus 7 to CM13. I can't get the USB drive to mount to the system properly so I can restore all my apps. I've done all the things that TB needs such as enabled root access, etc... The system recognizes the drive, and I can browse the files using the CM13 popup. But it doesn't seem to be mounted to the file system in a way that TB can find it (using detect -> whole device). I also can't find by using a 3rd party file manager to browse the system. I tried using stickmount. It complains about the SU that CM uses, and it never has the toast message whenever a driver is inserted, even though I set it to open stickmount by default whenever a USB drive is inserted. Installing all the apps I need will take up most of the file space, so I can't just copy over all of the TB backedup files.
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Have you tried this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-usb-marshmallow-1-0-t3272072 ?

That's for the phone showing up as a drive on a computer. I can get that to work. I was trying to get a USB drive connected directly to the phone over OTG and mounted in the filesystem. I finally gave up.

chris.arney said:
That's for the phone showing up as a drive on a computer. I can get that to work. I was trying to get a USB drive connected directly to the phone over OTG and mounted in the filesystem. I finally gave up.
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It also solved OTG mounting issues on my N7, that's why I suggested the module. Well, don't give up

How?
I'm on cm13 and I'm having the same problem with opening files and I installed what you recommended but I don't see any options when hooking up a USB drive over otg cable. I have been able to see the device in the included file manager enabling root but I seem to lose it and it's not helpful. What do I do? Thanks
Edit: it's definitely installed properly as it does remember my PC connection preference.

Need help in WhatsApp support for W10M.

Hi, I am a long time a go without a phone number on my Lumia but before that I registered WhatsApp to that number. After that I lost my numer but I keept using WhatsApp.
A few days ago I did a several backups of WhatsApp from the app, to sd card and One Drive. Them I sent my Lumia to repair (without sd card, case and battery). When I recieved I started to install some apps, included WhatsApp. I saw for some apps to restore settings but the problem is:
- The restore backups apps do the backup of the app data folder to a zip file.
- WhatsApp do the backup from the following files and folders:
> db_* folder that contains the next files
· calls.db
· messages.db
· onedrive_manifest.db (in case you do the backup to OneDrive)
· settings.db
> media folder
My intention is to place the db files in the correct path of the WhatsApp folder but the problem is:
The installed location is in C:\Data\PROGRAMS\WINDOWSAPPS\5319275A.WhatsAppBeta_2.17.60.0_arm_cv1g1gvanyjgm
The app data location is in C:\Data\Users\DefApps\APPDATA\Local\Packages\5319275A.WhatsAppBeta_cv1g1gvanyjgm
The both locations have the same folder were we have the next path: \LocalState\settingsv2
Here we have 2 more folders: nv and volatile
Both folders have the same file name: settings.db
My question is, what folder is the correct to copy the files (the same to other files)?
Hope someone can help me. I need to use WhatsApp with the same number for personal reasons.
Thanks.

1. as long as nobody else gets your old number with a new contract that works fine (if you still have a complete valid backup with registration token, which isnt stored on the sd backup imho, nor in the onedrive backup)
2. you need the backup from the phone directly, stored in C:\Data\SharedData\OEM\Public\WhatsApp (to copy that from and to the phone make a shortcut to u:\... instead of c:\...)
you can simply copy it back and its activated etc. since you havent done -> sorry no chance. you are missing the RegToken file from the internal Storagefolder. Without that you cant use a that backup for the old number cause you cant receive the verification sms again on that number

you can't keep files/folders order in case of flashing/resseting. There is uniqe ID for each run with SD card. You did lost it

yes you can! maybe only the internal files (dont know about backups on the sd for example). have done it multiple times when i needed to reset my 920 and even done it now when i migrated my data to the 950. just copied all stuff (means the mentioned whatsapp folder) from the internal storage from the 920 to the internal storage of the 950, installed WA. it recognized all data and took over the regtoken (so no need to resend the verification sms). and thats the problem here -> he hasnt backed up the regtoken and has no access to his old phone number. no way to reactivate whatsapp with that number/backup cause the token is missing

How do you get access to the phone folder's like 'C:\Data\Users\DefApps\APPDATA\Local\Packages\'?
All app I've tried dont allow you to browse here. Also via the USB developer mode I see no way.

jmvermeulen said:
How do you get access to the phone folder's like 'C:\Data\Users\DefApps\APPDATA\Local\Packages\'?
All app I've tried dont allow you to browse here. Also via the USB developer mode I see no way.
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Using PC. and full FS acces on phone.