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So I recently Romed my Viewsonic G Tablet.
I followed this guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
Everything is fine..except when I put a SD card into the SD slot the Tablet doesn't recognize it. It just tells the the internal Space not the SD card space.
I used ZPad Clean v3.0 for the ROM and I used cwmod_internal.zip instead of cwmod_microsd.zip
I then used my friend's G Tablet and put the SD card in it..It read it just fine.
So I wanted to test it out while it was rooted. (to double check)
I then Rooted my friends GTablet also. I rooted it the same way but the only change I did was have a SD card in the tablet the whole time. Still the same problem.
Is there any way to fix it? DO i need to use cwmod_microsd.zip....instead of cwmod_internal.zip??
I'm really confused if someone can help me that would be amazing!
Is there an APP that tells you the storage of your installed SD Cards?
Thank you
You mean flashed the rom when you say romed. Have you checked to make sure the sdcard is getting mounted? If there is no data on it you might try reformatting it in either of the g tabs. If you can get to a shell you might reboot, and look at the last 20 lines or so of dmesg. Insert the card and take another look at dmesg and see if the kernel is picking up the insert at all. If so it is likely just a mounting issue.
muqali said:
You mean flashed the rom when you say romed. Have you checked to make sure the sdcard is getting mounted? If there is no data on it you might try reformatting it in either of the g tabs. If you can get to a shell you might reboot, and look at the last 20 lines or so of dmesg. Insert the card and take another look at dmesg and see if the kernel is picking up the insert at all. If so it is likely just a mounting issue.
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Well I reformatted it and I mounted it. Still nothing..How can I check if the kernel is picking up the SD card at all?
Would changing Kernel's fix the problem? I'm just using the Stock Kernel that the ROM came with.
Thanks
You were able to reformat and mount it via the g tablet with the zpad software on it? And even having done that it doesn't list it as having any free space?
muqali said:
You were able to reformat and mount it via the g tablet with the zpad software on it? And even having done that it doesn't list it as having any free space?
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Not yet. So should I go to Storage and devices and unmount and format the SD card via the tab?
Try it on the tablet.
If I reformat the SD card wouldn't I loose the root? or no right because I did external
My understanding of root is that it modifies files on your tab/phone, not an external sd card. Worst case you lose root and reroot the device.
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Try it on the tablet.
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steveojp said:
Not yet. So should I go to Storage and devices and unmount and format the SD card via the tab?
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When I tap click mount it says 11.3 gigs available.
when i unmount it says unavailable.
The card is only 8GB.
It should be internal storage 16GB.
SD card like 8gb.
Not sure what's going on.
If I format I think I'll wipe it all.
Ok, there is an internal 16GB, yes. Of which you have 11GB free. The SD card you're having the issue with is a separate uSD 8GB, right?
I'm meaning for you to try to mount/unmount or possibly format the 8GB SD card. If it isn't showing at all then the issue is something beyond it simply not being mounted.
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Ok, there is an internal 16GB, yes. Of which you have 11GB free. The SD card you're having the issue with is a separate uSD 8GB, right?
I'm meaning for you to try to mount/unmount or possibly format the 8GB SD card. If it isn't showing at all then the issue is something beyond it simply not being mounted.
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Yeah. It's a separate card that I plugged into it.
Was there ever a fix/resolution for this? I am having the same issue.
Everyone,
I've written this a bunch of times -- but here's one more:
/sdcard -- internal memory of the tablet
/sdcard2 -- miniSD card in the external slot
/usbdisk -- USB key slot
Put your recovery folder and update.zip on /sdcard, turn off the tablet, the press power
and volume + to initiate standard recovery.
Second, put your recovery folder and update.zip on a miniSD card. Edit the command file
in the recovery folder with Notepad to change the location from /sdcard to /sdcard2 and
save it with the name "command" (NO .txt or other file extension). Then boot
recovery with power/volume + and the OS will use the sdcard (assuming you don't
have a live recovery/update.zip file in /sdcard).
Third, if you can boot recovery to CWM but can get your ROM to work, go in recovery to
the mount menu and go down to the mount USB memory option and choose it.
Then plug your connector cable from the miniSB port to your PC. When you plug into
your PC an Explorer window should open and you should have a drive letter representing
the G-Tablet (it's G: on mine) on you menu. You now can select that
letter and you have access to your tablet memory (/sdcard). I've even had a time or two
when not a single file showed!!! I added update.zip and recovery and loaded
a ROM!
The tablet boot process apparently checks /SDCARD. If it doesn't find a recovery files there
it does the same check if you have a miniSD external card installed. The large USB slot is not
useable for booting or recovery so far as I have determined or read.
I hope this helps you.
Rev
I own a visio tablet which I rooted with vegan and clockwork. I have a 32GB SD card but when I check the storage is says 12GB on SD and 2GB on internal. The tablet should have 16GB + my 32GB. Anyone have an idea why it wont come up?
Is the fix above the best way to take care of this issue?
Can anyone kindly help? I've read through a lot of the links and can't find anything. I have rooted my device with clockworm v8, Vegan, got the market place to work and now I just need to figure out what is going on with my 32GB SD card. Should I format it with FAT32? How can I get it to be recognized?
Thanks in advance!
Formatting to Fat32 would be a good start ;-)
SD Card Dilemma
I have the VEGAn-TAB-v1.0.0B5.1 installed in my G-Tab and, with the exception of the SD card issue, things are just peachy! I've read the entire thread but, even with butchconners description, I seem to still be missing something. Let me try to structure this a bit differently...
1. The sdcard2 DOES show up in ifilemanager (with only one file, LOST.DIR) but NOT in SETTINGS. Since it does not appear in SETTINGS, there is no way to mount or dismount it (although if it shows up in the file manager and I can see the file on it, one might infer that it is already mounted.)
2. Even though I can see it in ifilemanager, I'm not so sure how I can actually USE it. It seems to me that the system would need to know (via SETTINGS) that it is there and I would have to tell the system where to put my files (i.e., sdcard or sdcard2).
3. When I connect my G-Tab to my Win7 PC, I only have access to sdcard AND NOT sdcard2. This seems a bit unusual since I have always had access to the removable sd card AND NOT the system memory on all my other devices (EVO, Blackberry, etc.)
My goal is to be able to set applications (some or all) to use the sdcard2 (at least for data) and be able to access it via the usb connection to my PC. Does anyone know how to accomplish this?...Has a solution for this already been posted somewhere?
Many thanks.
I am not an expert but the pc sees(?) only sdcard(internal) but no sdcard2(microsd).
Right, Guys?
I am now able to see both sdcard1 and sdcard2 using pershoots latest oc kernal released 4/25 when hooking up gtab via usb to computer. I am using Vegan tab gingeredition.
where does one find that kernel and how do i install it? Im running vegan ginger right nowand have the same sd card issue.
thanks!
Hey!
Again sorry for the possibly Noob question...I searched and didn't find anything.
How do I access my microsd card when it is installed in the GTab and the GTab is connected to my Windows 7 laptop?
This is driving my sort of crazy...there has to be a better way than swapping from the GTab to a card reader!
Thanks in advance!
Pat
As far as I know your computer only sees the internal Sdcard. I'm running VEGAn, not sure if it does it that way on other Roms.
I use ES File Explorer or Astro to move files from sdcard to sdcard2.
Get a microSD to SD adapter and physically plug it in...you can also get some "empty" USB sticks that will take a microSD card for the memory...
I just carry one around in my laptop bag and when I need to transfer files (music, video) to the external card, I pop it out of the tablet and into the converter...
How do I transfer playlists to the microSD card from my computer using Winamp?
Yep, unfortunately the only way to access the physical micro SD card is to remove it and use some sort of separate card reader (I'm using my DSLR camera!).
I also read somewhere that you have to shut down the tablet before removing the SD card and replace it before booting up again. Otherwise there may be issues (which I had) with the tablet recognizing the card. Not sure how broadly this issue applies but as rebooting is so quick I just do it to be safe.
Is there a way to mount sdcard2 to sdcard (like Galaxy Tab does?)
I used Multi Mount SD Card Lite (in market) to mount sdcard2 when usb is connected. It worked very well on TNT lite, however I haven't yet used it on Vegan, but I imagine it will work as well.
The app requires root access, and uses a widget to enable/disable mounting. It claims to be able to mount both sdcard and sdcard2 simultaneously, however I have yet to see that work.
Can't post a link, but simply search "Multi Mount SD-Card" in market.
Problem is that the Micro SD card is very hard to get in and out. You almost need a special tool to push down on the edge of the card to activate the spring release. Possibly a plastic stylus from an old PDA could be the "tool" to pop the Micro SD card out. - Craig
couchmonkey said:
How do I transfer playlists to the microSD card from my computer using Winamp?
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That's really a Winamp question, and may depend on your computer.
It's certainly not a g-Tablet question.
brettdwagner said:
I used Multi Mount SD Card Lite (in market) to mount sdcard2 when usb is connected. It worked very well on TNT lite, however I haven't yet used it on Vegan, but I imagine it will work as well.
The app requires root access, and uses a widget to enable/disable mounting. It claims to be able to mount both sdcard and sdcard2 simultaneously, however I have yet to see that work.
Can't post a link, but simply search "Multi Mount SD-Card" in market.
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agreed. I found this out too the hard way, but works great on vegan! I hit a widget and my sdcard mounts perfectly.
The Multi Mount SD Card Lite works great. Just using the free version and it works exactly how we would want it. Just remember to use the widget instead of the Android USB connection.
Thanks for the heads up on this app!
Hi
Yesterday I install CM7.It works well but when I input my 32gb sd card it doesnt recognize (also i tried it with my 4gb card and it works)and also when i plug it to my computer it just only charching I cant see the partititons of nook.
Do you know anything about it?
I'm not 100% sure about the SD card, you could try booting into recovery, then wipe cache & dalvik factory reset then reinstall your CM7.
For the USB problem, I've noticed some computers won't recognize your device if auto mount is turned off and/or USB debugging. So try switching those settings around and hopefully that will work.
Also make sure you plug your device into 2.0 usb port in your PC, as 3.0 port won't make it.
~ Veronica
ouzbal said:
Hi
Yesterday I install CM7.It works well but when I input my 32gb sd card it doesnt recognize (also i tried it with my 4gb card and it works)and also when i plug it to my computer it just only charching I cant see the partititons of nook.
Do you know anything about it?
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I have spent all my time to solve this problem and find out a way.
*SD CARD PROBLEM (SANDISK 32GB CLASS 4 CARD)
It happens all Sandisk Cards,I also tried to mount an 2gb sandisc card,it didint mount to CM7 too like 32gb version.
Here my solution.
Make CWM to your card,and let it repartition to your card.
Download Minitool Partition Wizard Home (FREE)
Find your partition in the program (70mb FAT32 the other unlocated)
Change the 70mb part size to (resize) 29.7gb
It will seen by the Nook
USB problem:
make update.zip(build.prop) file by using CWM,its instructed somewhere in the forum in the 55thpage CM7 feedback tread
Hey,
So I have the latest version of Clockwork recovery mod which lets me use an external sd card but Cyanogenmod 9 ROM doesn't recognize the external card and in fact wants to format it.
I'm using a 64GB Sandisk card and the latest nightly build of CM9. Any help appreciated.
Your SDcard is formated to FAT32 or exFAT?
Because CM9 is not able to use exFAT
ExFat formatted sdcards are not supported because its proprietary. XM will never support it.
Reformat it to FAT32 and it should work fine.
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It's formatted to exFat. What's the best software to format it to Fat32?
CWM wiped my ext sd when I flashed new rom to so just updated to latest cwm touch as well... Lost my nandroid backup was on ext sd
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It doesnt wipe your ext card, it should only be unable to read it. Use "HP Usb format tool" or any of the other tools you can find throqgh forum search. You're net the first to ask =)
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I've been trying all the suggestions I can find in the forum to format my card to fat32 but nothing is working. Still exFat and not working in phone.
Would mounting the sd card in a usb connected reader rather than in a card adapter help?
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I had a similar problem. After installing CM10 my 64gb sd card was no longer readable whether on the phone or a computer. I simply restored my nandroid backup to a Samsung rom and used the phone to format it back to exFat. I would suggest you let the phone format it for you.
On a side note, would using a exFat capable kernel such as Siyah Kernal enable exFat support on CM9 or 10?
/edit nvm, re-read the Siyah Kernel post, it says its supports CM9, AOSP and Samsung roms! exFat on CM9&10 here we come!
I made this mistake of putting my nandroid backup on my external sd card which has now presumably been wiped. Can re install base Samsung rom, but jp really keen to do that.
Let me know how the kernel goes, if it works I might try flashing it as well. Would be great to have exFat support. Will updating CM9 nightly mess with the kernel?
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got fat32 working with HP USB Disk Storage Format and other phone
Took me some time, but finally this fixed it for me:
0) As you need to wipe the 64gb exFAT sdcard, first backup the stuff you want to restore later.
1) I did put the micro sdcard into an sdcard / USB adapter.
2) Then mounted this into my Windows 7 PC and formatted FAT32 with 'HP USB Disk Storage Format'
(free to use/download).
Do not use quick format, do a full FAT32 format, yes this takes some time..
3) Put the formatted card into another smartphone and just do a quick wipe/format again.
I used my (old) HTC Desire S for this with CM7
Did read this on an other forum, there a samsung galaxy s2 was used.
4) Finally put the sdcard in your Samsung Galaxy S3 with the CM9. :silly:
5) Restore your saved stuff from step 0. :good:
Now ex FAT is removed this sdcard now also mount easy on my main Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
You can replace steps (2) and (3) with the HP Usb Format tool: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool.shtml
It allows you to format >32GB disks to FAT32 on the computer without having to rely on another phone
64GB SD Card Now Works
tux821 said:
Took me some time, but finally this fixed it for me:
0) As you need to wipe the 64gb exFAT sdcard, first backup the stuff you want to restore later.
1) I did put the micro sdcard into an sdcard / USB adapter.
2) Then mounted this into my Windows 7 PC and formatted FAT32 with 'HP USB Disk Storage Format'
(free to use/download).
Do not use quick format, do a full FAT32 format, yes this takes some time..
3) Put the formatted card into another smartphone and just do a quick wipe/format again.
I used my (old) HTC Desire S for this with CM7
Did read this on an other forum, there an samsung galaxy s2 was used.
4) Finally put the sdcard in your Samsung Galaxy S3 with the CM9. :silly:
5) Restore your saved stuff from step 0. :good:
Now ex FAT is removed this sdcard now also mount easy on my main Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
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Thanks a lot, your instructions worked. I did part 3 on my old ZTE Blade and now my Galaxy Note sees my 64GB SDXC card.
How to mount an USB stick formatted ext2/3/4?
When I connect a FAT formatted stick, it works, NTFS too using the Paragon_NTFS TC plugin.
I thought ext2/3/4 is supported, when the system and internal storage is on an ext4 partition.
Has the tablet to be rooted?
Tried also an ext3 formatted SDCard in the tablet, the result is the same - it says the card is empty or an unsupported filesystem..
The format it is told to read the sd card is different from the format it's told to read the system as. I'd say you'd have to be rooted if making any changes to what's readable versus what's not. The only thing is I'm not too sure on how exactly you'd do that other than using a cwm recovery and adding an extension partition on your card.
I'm afraid I need to do something like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/dell-venue/general/guide-ext4-microsd-card-dell-venue-8-t3042906
The main problem is, I can't root my Venue because I've encrypted the filesystem.
I'm afraid I have to reformat my USB sticks to FAT32/NTFS ...
Decrypt then? Root and recrypt?
Edit: did you buy a large as card?
My 32 is in but have only had issues with higher cards like 64 and 128. There's an application I once used to format the card on board but when I plugged it into PC whether Linux or win, they'd get corrupted. So now the 128 lives in my laptop and the 64 in phone. 32 for the tablet for me is plenty. Onboard formatted to exFat I believe. Backup your goods. [emoji12]
Edit 2: I'm sure there's an app for that. No? Sorry, I was talking micro SD like a MF, lol! Stuff like that is not cool but I throw everything on my biggest USB 128 and it's formatted to NTFS but my others are just fat and don't read either.
According the instructions when encrypting, there is no decrypting, only factory reset.
I have a 64GB card, formatted to FAT32, no issues so far.
The idea was to use an EXT3 formatted USB thumb drive for big files (movies), so far I'm bypassing the problem with a NTFS formatted USB thumb drive and the Paragon_NTFS TC plugin but I have to copy the big file to the internal storage because the plugin doesn't make the NTFS drive visible for other apps than TC (Total Commander).
Edit: There are apps for mounting USB EXT2/3/4 (USB OTG Helper, USB Mount All, StickMount) but they all require root.
Then follow the crowd and. ..
Root it, root it, root it.... lol
Those were the apps I've used before and I root every device I own before I even get comfy with it.