So I have this weird problem
I have a SD card inserted into my tablet and for a while it was working fine, but a few days ago it went funny
It mounts fine ie it shows in notification and I can access it via /mint/sdcard but it does not show any media in any app, is this related to ICS update? I'm running 4.0.5
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DarkhShadow said:
So I have this weird problem
I have a SD card inserted into my tablet and for a while it was working fine, but a few days ago it went funny
It mounts fine ie it shows in notification and I can access it via /mint/sdcard but it does not show any media in any app, is this related to ICS update? I'm running 4.0.5
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OK so I rebuilt the media database and it seems to be working again, will let you know if it happens again
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Is that the MicroSD card that you're talking about?
I use one exclusively for videos and using the Archos video app I have no troubles detecting it. Haven't used any third-party apps though.
theguy said:
Is that the MicroSD card that you're talking about?
I use one exclusively for videos and using the Archos video app I have no troubles detecting it. Haven't used any third-party apps though.
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Yes the MicroSD
Stuff wasn't showing up in gallery, music, google music or videos
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My microSD card suddenly became read only... Don't know since when exactly, i think after official upgrade to 4.0.5
Tried to remount several times, yet still read only
Will try reformat, but since almost 24gb on it that's not the easiest solution..
VOODOOS!L said:
My microSD card suddenly became read only... Don't know since when exactly, i think after official upgrade to 4.0.5
Tried to remount several times, yet still read only
Will try reformat, but since almost 24gb on it that's not the easiest solution..
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Sounds like some trouble with the filesystem or data corruption on your card.
Try using a linux host and run some file system checks.
Normally it should be possible to fix it.
BTW, have you checked dmesg output if you insert the card into your Archos device?
Regards,
scholbert
VOODOOS!L said:
My microSD card suddenly became read only... Don't know since when exactly, i think after official upgrade to 4.0.5
Tried to remount several times, yet still read only
Will try reformat, but since almost 24gb on it that's not the easiest solution..
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I noticed this too. Apparently all firmwares after the very first release of ICS (So, not including that one) have this bug. Archos is not only aware of it, but apparently is said to have fixed it with the latest test firmware according to what an archos employee said over at archosfans forums. I'm about to install the test firmware to try it, and I'll report back in a bit.
Update: I can confirm that the permissions for the SD card have been fixed in the 4.0.6 TEST firmware. Which means all apps can now read AND write to the SD card again.
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VOODOOS!L said:
My microSD card suddenly became read only... Don't know since when exactly, i think after official upgrade to 4.0.5
Tried to remount several times, yet still read only
Will try reformat, but since almost 24gb on it that's not the easiest solution..
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Found this on the net and it worked for me (now have full r/w on SD card)
Simple solution for external sdcard write access on Android 3.2...if you're rooted
I've found a simple solution for gaining write access to the external sdcard (/mnt/sdcard2) on Android 3.2. The sdcard is mounted r/w, but the owning group is media_rw which is linked to the WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE permission. Unfortunately, this permission was not required for access to the external sdcard prior to 3.2 so most file management utilities do not request it when they run...meaning they only have read access to the card.
The simple solution, if you're rooted, is as follows:
1. Using a root-enabled file manager, navigate to /system/etc/permissions and make sure you have mounted the file system r/w.
2. Edit platform.xml and find the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission.
3. Add an additional group definition for this permission...<group gid="media_rw" />
4. Save the changes to the file.
5. Restart your tablet.
After this change, any apps that request the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission (which includes almost anything that access either of the sdcards) will gain group membership in both sdcard_rw AND media_rw, giving them r/w access to both sdcard filesystems.
It works for 4.0.5 too as that's what I'm running atm .
Psi.
Or you could just try to update to the test firmware. It runs stable and fixes the issue without needing to root or modify permissions. (And It still fixes it if you are rooted too, like I am)
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Thx a lot psiman24, i followed your instructions. using Rom Toolbox I was able to overwrite the file and now it seems to be working all fine again. Will wait for official release before installing 4.0.6
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For one reason or another, on the CM7 that has been released (this may change when the fix for the SDCard formatting comes out), some apps from the market display:
Error
Couldn't Install on USB storage or SD Card.
Apps Effected
Aldiko
Line Runner
Wordpress
Workaround
Go to Settings->Storage->Unmount SD Card
Once the SD Card Unmounted message is shown in you notifications, install the app
remount SD Card and Enjoy
Simple fix but I hope it helps
Also if you know of another app giving this error, please reply and I'll add it to the list so this workaround pops up in search results.
Unfortunatelly, doesn't work for apps like Evernote, which want to use sdcard partition and refuse to work without it.
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DarkDvr said:
Unfortunatelly, doesn't work for apps like Evernote, which want to use sdcard partition and refuse to work without it.
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...umm I just installed Evernote, ran it, doesn't even need the workaround
another app for the list
This applies to other Android devices - i see the same issue on an HTC Legend.
Another affected app is Wordpress
diogenesthesceptic said:
This applies to other Android devices - i see the same issue on an HTC Legend.
Another affected app is Wordpress
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Thanks, added to the list
I finally got around to installing the CM7 Alpha yesterday. There were several apps from the Amazon Appstore that would not install without the SD card being mounted (but then would not install because they were too large).
I took my Titanium Backup and opened the .tar.gz files in Ubuntu (there are two ... the one with the longer name) and was able to get the apks. Then I moved them to internal storage, unmounted the SD card, installed, remounted the SD card, and restored data from TiBu.
ckevinwelch said:
I finally got around to installing the CM7 Alpha yesterday. There were several apps from the Amazon Appstore that would not install without the SD card being mounted (but then would not install because they were too large).
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Not a matter of them being too large but their apks were set up to prefer sdcard installation.
ckevinwelch said:
I took my Titanium Backup and opened the .tar.gz files in Ubuntu (there are two ... the one with the longer name) and was able to get the apks. Then I moved them to internal storage, unmounted the SD card, installed, remounted the SD card, and restored data from TiBu.
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An easier way is to set your TiBu preferences to install only to internal.
jeffml said:
An easier way is to set your TiBu preferences to install only to internal.
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I'm pretty sure I tried that in the original build and it didnd't work
It's all fixed in the current build anyway though so no need to worry to much about it
ckevinwelch said:
I finally got around to installing the CM7 Alpha yesterday. There were several apps from the Amazon Appstore that would not install without the SD card being mounted (but then would not install because they were too large).
I took my Titanium Backup and opened the .tar.gz files in Ubuntu (there are two ... the one with the longer name) and was able to get the apks. Then I moved them to internal storage, unmounted the SD card, installed, remounted the SD card, and restored data from TiBu.
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I've had good results using this method. Until the revised Cm7 is released, I'll continue doing it this way. Just my experience.
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Workaround
Go to Settings->Storage->Unmount SD Card
Once the SD Card Unmounted message is shown in you notifications, install the app
remount SD Card and Enjoy
Simple fix but I hope it helps
Also if you know of another app giving this error, please reply and I'll add it to the list so this workaround pops up in search results.
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Thanks so much for this thread! Aldiko was really the only major usage app I was missing in CM7. Works great now!
Another app this also fixes...Minecraft PE! SWEET!
The new-to-Android "Readability" app also is victim to this bug. The workaround is effective.
I flashed CF-Root 5.4 and the problem solved.
THANKS
great help. worked for me .
I desperately tried to install "lane splitter" on my sgs2 , ics, and failed.
un mounting sd card did it .
Well i have 20gib of space still left but if i download a game and try to install it tells me i have i dont have enough memeory any ideas on how to fix would be great
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First, wrong forum, and memory on a sd card or internal storage?
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internal storage ,sorry on the wrong forum
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Swap the SDs usiing root explorer. Shouls solve your issue.
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Try looking for a folder called "LOST.DIR" this folder is like the "recycle bin" on windows systems and sometimes gets full of data that didn't get deleted properly.
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Debian Kit Install guide for all android devices that I'm writing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240397
Or
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ssVeIhdBuuy8CtpBP1lWgUkG6fR6oHxP20ToYPPw6zI/edit?usp=drive_web
Its not my sd , and ok but i thought lost.dir was on my sd this is a problem with my internal storage and even if this is a problem with my sd card why are my apps being installed there instead of my internal and how do i fix that
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techpick said:
Swap the SDs usiing root explorer. Shouls solve your issue.
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What do you mean ?
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Sevyth said:
Its not my sd , and ok but i thought lost.dir was on my sd this is a problem with my internal storage and even if this is a problem with my sd card why are my apps being installed there instead of my internal and how do i fix that
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I'm unsure as to why that's the default behavior then and if its not lost.dir filling up with junk; then it could be a bad partition table on the SD or the similar info that's stored in some of the system directories may have some malformed information (loops and soft or hard links) that are preventing you from writing to "sectors" (there's other names for the physical bits that store the data bits that might be used for SD's though its a similar concept) if one of these is causing the issue with space not being available then a "re-flashing" of the system folders (flash your ROM and kernel if you don't know how to manually do this) and reformatting the card; first in a PC (choose the "Full" and slow way Not "Quick") and reformat the SD card again with the now re-flashed device... Warning though: backup everything on your device to a *different* SD card "nandroid" backup style and then backup everything that's on both SD cards to a computer first. This is because if it's a hardware issue with the space, then that card can't be trusted with your backups, and the formatting that I suggest will wipe both so it would be better to back it up before wiping
And on the subject as to why your device might be installing everything to your SD by default that (I don't think has been suggested yet... correct me if I'm wrong ) try taking a look though your "build prop" there may be a "one liner" in there somewhere that sets this behavior, kinda like "svc wifi preferred" caused me issues when that was set and I'm not big on WiFi so it caused all sorts of strangeness with my data.
So yeah it's been a few days; I've been working elsewhere on XDA, but, at least I came back for a minuet hope ya get it all sorted so life can go on to more fun activities.
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Hi,
I need to copy large amount of files from my PC to the phone and preserve the time modified for the files.
I've tried all the solution I could find on xda forums such as:
using adb push
using adbsync
using localsync app
using quick pic app after copy and activate "fix date" function (didn't do anything)
Every time the result is the same, the modified date is set to the time of transfer,
I'm really out of ideas at this point.
help?
Copy to ext sd card via card reader ???
JJEgan said:
Copy to ext sd card via card reader ???
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I dont have sd card :\
And forgot to mention i also tried installing several ftp servers on device and transfer the files with preserve timestamp command. But apparently ftp servers for android does not support MFMT.
Do you really need the date? And I think it is modified because they just appeared on the SD Card. it's like saving a doc file for the first time. Try rebooting into recovery and mount USB Storage. I've seen that so it moves everything how it should be. For example, I can't move by just connecting the phone to PC any kind of zipped ROMs. Try this and then come to report
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Do you really need the date? And I think it is modified because they just appeared on the SD Card. it's like saving a doc file for the first time. Try rebooting into recovery and mount USB Storage. I've seen that so it moves everything how it should be. For example, I can't move by just connecting the phone to PC any kind of zipped ROMs. Try this and then come to report
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Hi Andrey!
Tried you're suggestion and result is weird.
First of all usb storage is not working in CWM recovery, Iv'e read that its broken since version 6.0.1.0.
So i just used adb push, and then this happened (looks good..):
* please look at attached photo (I'm new user and therefor cant post links :|)
but then i reboot device and files are just not there!
tried search with root user and its just gone..
For me it works. Used it in the morning. You can try latest Philz or TWRP.
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Hey guys I'm having an issue with setting my sd card as my download directory, when I set it to external sd and try to download anything wether it be a picture or a document I get Message saying their is not enough space cannot finish download, now I thought it might be my sd card going bad so I went out and purchased a New one 64GB, old one was 32gb but I'm still getting the same message, I can set it to internal memory dl the file and then transfer it to my sd after just fine so I know now it's not an sd issue.
Anyone have a solution to this issue or advice on what I should try thanks
Btw I'm using boat browser if it matters
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have u tried running fix permissions or formatting sd card from ur pc
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bayniner said:
Hey guys I'm having an issue with setting my sd card as my download directory, when I set it to external sd and try to download anything wether it be a picture or a document I get Message saying their is not enough space cannot finish download, now I thought it might be my sd card going bad so I went out and purchased a New one 64GB, old one was 32gb but I'm still getting the same message, I can set it to internal memory dl the file and then transfer it to my sd after just fine so I know now it's not an sd issue.
Anyone have a solution to this issue or advice on what I should try thanks
Btw I'm using boat browser if it matters
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You could try the app SDFix by NextApp in the Play Store. It's free.
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OP - Are you rooted?
KitKat has issues with access to microSD depending on what you are doing.
You will need to enable full access to SD.
Look in the root thread ot use Xposed with Tweakbox.
smokeuout said:
have u tried running fix permissions or formatting sd card from ur pc
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Yes I've tried both with no luck
tech_head said:
OP - Are you rooted?
KitKat has issues with access to microSD depending on what you are doing.
You will need to enable full access to SD.
Look in the root thread ot use Xposed with Tweakbox.
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Yes I am rooted, All I'm trying to do is set the sd card as my dl directory, so files save to my sd card and not internal memory.
I have xpososed as well as tweak box already installed
bayniner said:
Yes I am rooted, All I'm trying to do is set the sd card as my dl directory, so files save to my sd card and not internal memory.
I have xpososed as well as tweak box already installed
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boat browser is not a privileged app. It will not write everywhere on the sdcard with default kitkat privileges. you can change them manually or since you are rooted use an app like sdfix or an xposed module to do the change for you.
more details here
http://www.droidviews.com/restore-write-capability-to-external-sd-card-on-kitkat-manually/
I have the same problem with the internal card. i can't download anything off of playstore anymore because it says insufficient memory. I am going to have to flash the stock b06 thing and start over. blows. Oh and there is like 12 gig available on the internal card and I dont see any other way around it. Maybe after refreshing I will be able to implement the newest root method and that will clear it up. Also I DON'T have a problem saving random objects to the samsung evo 64gb (omg you have to get one) because I did the kitkat fix and it worked fine.
I'm having this problem since I acquired my z5c I just can't save files to SD card. All files I download can only be saved in internal storage and then I can only move them manually to SD card. Any solution for this issue? Thanks
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Root is the solution. This is google's fault. Began from kitkat
rolo143 said:
I'm having this problem since I acquired my z5c I just can't save files to SD card. All files I download can only be saved in internal storage and then I can only move them manually to SD card. Any solution for this issue? Thanks
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Yep, you can fix it. There's an easier fix.
It's about this app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684188
Install SD Fix: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en
I know it says it's designed for KitKat, but it still works on my device
The manual way of doing it.
/system/etc/permissions/platform.xml needs to be modified in a certain way.
"The /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml is modified to specify that all applications which have the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission are registered as members of the Android UNIX group "media_rw". Membership in this group is necessary to write to the MicroSD card."
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Yep, you can fix it. There's an easier fix.
It's about this app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684188
Install SD Fix: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en
I know it says it's designed for KitKat, but it still works on my device
The manual way of doing it.
/system/etc/permissions/platform.xml needs to be modified in a certain way.
"The /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml is modified to specify that all applications which have the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission are registered as members of the Android UNIX group "media_rw". Membership in this group is necessary to write to the MicroSD card."
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But it says I need root, and I haven't rooted my device yet. (I won't do that until there's a more stable way to do it)
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Filemanager (eg. Total commander) will ask to set up permission when copying files from int. to ext sd without root. Not sure if it's a per app permission or system wide.
rolo143 said:
But it says I need root, and I haven't rooted my device yet. (I won't do that until there's a more stable way to do it)
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Ok, sorry. In that case I didn't ever hear about a solution for that problem.
It's ok. I've always rooted all my devices but I really don't want to mess up with this one, I'm really happy with it and don't want to have troubles. Maybe later
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