HI all,
can anyone tell me how to mount PHONE memory as computer drive as all I can get is the SDcard only or phone appears as GT-I9300 in my computer with sdcard and phone? but I need phone memory as drive only! I have tried easy UMS etc and cant figure it out grrr, I lost all my pics on phone as it wiped itself
Thanks
If i connect my phone to a PC via USB then in Windows Explorer i get two drives .
Phone SD Card and Ext SD card .
or are you asking for the phone internal stuff of the OS and firmware .
In which case ADB Android Commander or one of the similar tools .
jje
JJEgan said:
If i connect my phone to a PC via USB then in Windows Explorer i get two drives .
Phone SD Card and Ext SD card .
or are you asking for the phone internal stuff of the OS and firmware .
In which case ADB Android Commander or one of the similar tools .
jje
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cant get 2 drives in explorer, appears only as Media device or Camera Device with 2 drives in each..need as standard separate 2 drives
Do you have kies installed?
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Arsaw said:
Do you have kies installed?
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Yeah I have Kies Installed
bunglebp said:
cant get 2 drives in explorer, appears only as Media device or Camera Device with 2 drives in each..need as standard separate 2 drives
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Two drives for me .
Win Explore shows phone icon open that and its two separate sd card drives .
jje
I have kies on my computer and it works (but maybe you only need samsung drivers...)
bunglebp said:
Yeah I have Kies Installed
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I think your samsung driver is not working as it should. Try reinstall samsung driver and see how it goes.
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JJEgan said:
Two drives for me .
Win Explore shows phone icon open that and its two separate sd card drives .
jje
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Yeah it does show Phone Icon and when I open that it shows as 2 drives but I need it as 2 drives NOT in phone icon eg. NEED AS h:\phone memory NOT as GT-I9300 then phone memory?
bunglebp said:
Yeah it does show Phone Icon and when I open that it shows as 2 drives but I need it as 2 drives NOT in phone icon eg. NEED AS h:\phone memory NOT as GT-I9300 then phone memory?
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Not possible for internal memory with SGS3 as there is no more mass storage mode
Possible for your external SDcard with the UMS app
Mopral said:
Not possible for internal memory with SGS3 as there is no more mass storage mode
Possible for your external SDcard with the UMS app
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Ah ok.....GRRRRR...any ideas on how you run a photo recovery on phone internal memory? :S
bunglebp said:
Yeah it does show Phone Icon and when I open that it shows as 2 drives but I need it as 2 drives NOT in phone icon eg. NEED AS h:\phone memory NOT as GT-I9300 then phone memory?
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or are you asking for the phone internal stuff of the OS and firmware .
In which case ADB Android Commander or one of the similar tools .
Not in a Nandroid backup this data ???
Multiple i lost my photos posts so it might be worth a trawl .
jje
bunglebp said:
Ah ok.....GRRRRR...any ideas on how you run a photo recovery on phone internal memory? :S
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there may be a little chance that you can mount your internal memory (no guarantee!)
-root your phone
-install this mod (it will make an inversion of mount point between internal and external memory)
-use the UMS app (with inverse mount point, it "should" apply to your internal memory)
Never test this so it is just a wild guess (and surely your only chance if it works)...
JJEgan said:
or are you asking for the phone internal stuff of the OS and firmware .
In which case ADB Android Commander or one of the similar tools .
Not in a Nandroid backup this data ???
Multiple i lost my photos posts so it might be worth a trawl .
jje
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I mean the DCIM folder on Phone memory, I need to see if can data recover as phone wiped itself and I lost all my photos but someone advised we cant do USB mass storage mode so looks like at a loss unless your advising to use android commander to give it a shot! no nandroid backup created which im going to start doing :S
Android commander
Data/
Data /Media/ DCIM
jje
Couple of apps that can help sometimes: Hexamob recovery and Undelete .
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Hi all,
I just noticed that my mass storage is not displaying my actual 32GB as it used to when It had Gingerbread on...instead it now displays only 11.4GB as the mass storage space available...can somebody clarify this to me? Am I missing something? I have checked my apps usage and there's nothing that's using up all the space, I don't even have any movies or anything that may take up the space..so i'm not sure what's going on here. I also remember it used to show around 29GB instead of 32, but not 11GB as it is doing now !!!
I'm on OMEGA Rom Series 7 (ICS)
ehab78 said:
Hi all,
I just noticed that my mass storage is not displaying my actual 32GB as it used to when It had Gingerbread on...instead it now displays only 11.4GB as the mass storage space available...can somebody clarify this to me? Am I missing something? I have checked my apps usage and there's nothing that's using up all the space, I don't even have any movies or anything that may take up the space..so i'm not sure what's going on here. I also remember it used to show around 29GB instead of 32, but not 11GB as it is doing now !!!
I'm on OMEGA Rom Series 7 (ICS)
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did you mount your external sd on pc and check the size? goto disc management in windows and see if you accidentally partitioned your card.
bala_gamer said:
did you mount your external sd on pc and check the size? goto disc management in windows and see if you accidentally partitioned your card.
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On the pc it shows my sdcard as 11.4GB too....i'm 100000% sure I haven't partitioned anything by mistake...this is weird !!
ehab78 said:
On the pc it shows my sdcard as 11.4GB too....i'm 100000% sure I haven't partitioned anything by mistake...this is weird !!
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Typical of a fake memory card .
Test with .
http://sosfakeflash.wordpress.com/2...standard-in-detecting-usb-counterfeit-drives/
jje
JJEgan said:
Typical of a fake memory card .
Test with .
http://sosfakeflash.wordpress.com/2...standard-in-detecting-usb-counterfeit-drives/
jje
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Btw, I'm talking about the Mass storage not the memory card...my memory card is fine.
A friend just told me that something may have partitioned my mass storage by mistake or something...is there a way to fix this Via CWM without having to erase everything??
That is common for people that flash a rom with the wrong pit (which you should never use) The only fix is to get the right pit file and flash your phone again.
shadowofdarkness is correct, if not you are seeing your external as internal (some custom roms or CWMs tend to mix this up) and it's a partitioning problem.
Thanks alot shadowdarkness for the hint...I was going nuts...I reflashed with the correct pit file and the mass storage is correct now :thumbup:
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raxidian said:
shadowofdarkness is correct, if not you are seeing your external as internal (some custom roms or CWMs tend to mix this up) and it's a partitioning problem.
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Thanks raxidian...fixed it now and all is ok
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i thought mass storage was 16gb....
dmo580 said:
i thought mass storage was 16gb....
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nope...as the topic title says it's 32GB mass storage
Any pointers?
I am currently looking for some information on this also.
Definitely keep this thread alive. Also annoying to not have a Charge Only mode.
I'm not the only one with this problem?! WTF is going on? I can't transfer anything from my computer into my phone!
I seen in the SGS3 MANUAL that debugging must be unchecked in order to view the sd card. Very strange but its in there.
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vinnyjr said:
I seen in the SGS3 MANUAL that debugging must be unchecked in order to view the sd card. Very strange but its in there.
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But mine won't let me view internal
Are your drivers installed from the SGS3?
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There's no mass storage mode, because apps and data are no longer stored in separate partitions so there's no way to unmount a partition (in order to remount as mass storage on the computer) without borking running processes. Don't know why Samsung/carriers couldn't have included mass storage mode for the external card only (and there's a hack for the international SGSIII (rooted) that does this) but they didn't - only MTP/PTP.
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There's no mass storage mode, because apps and data are no longer stored in separate partitions so there's no way to unmount a partition (in order to remount as mass storage on the computer) without borking running processes. Don't know why Samsung/carriers couldn't have included mass storage mode for the external card only (and there's a hack for the international SGSIII (rooted) that does this) but they didn't - only MTP/PTP.
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Try using the app named USB switcher. Galaxy S2 Epic Touch on 4.0.4 has the same "feature/issue."
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.zatta.USB_switch&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImluLnphdHRhLlVTQl9zd2l0Y2giXQ..
There is an app. Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711009
I have the international i9300 but it should work fine for you as well.
There's a bunch of ways to get at the SD card... you can use any number of free apps to do it, try what vinnyjr suggested, or even just pop the SD card out and plug it into your computer.
I think the bigger problem is the internal storage...
I'm completely aware of the partitioning issue Google created in ICS (see plaut's description above) as it was covered heavily when the GNex was released, but I must admit I forgot about it for a while. Now I'm starting to regret shelling out the extra $50 for the 32GB version when the data is so difficult to access.
Does anyone know of a way to get at the internal storage without having to put stuff on the SD card and manually move it using a file manager?
Why is the data so difficult to access..? I have no problems transferring files to and from and I'm using Windows 8..
Yeah I agree. I miss the old USB storage method. Anytime I try to copy a file off of the memory card (in stock [MTP] mode), I get an error. However half the time if I copy and paste it works.
joshnichols189 said:
Why is the data so difficult to access..? I have no problems transferring files to and from and I'm using Windows 8..
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Because I'm not talking about the SD card... I'm talking about the internal storage. I don't have my SGSIII yet, so anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but it can't mount the internal storage. And I've also been unable to find 3rd party apps to do it. That is why I said it's difficult to access.
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Why is the data so difficult to access..? I have no problems transferring files to and from and I'm using Windows 8..
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U would have no problem on windows as mtp is a Microsoft protocol, but not every one uses stupid windows..lots here use Linux
Some even use osx
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Accessing internal and external memory on T-Mobiel S III
I have a T-Mobile Galaxy S III with 32 GB internal and 64GB external.
The internal memory shows up as the sdcard and the external memory can be found in /mnt/extsdcard.
This is causing problems with many applications that are not aware of this potential.
I use File Expert Pro and though cumbersome to go through the mnt directory it isn't too difficult.
I was thinking of creating a hard link on the pseudo sd card for the external sd card but I'm not sure how Android handles soft and hard links.
I hope someone figures out how to correct the problem at the android level or many application programmers are going to need to fix this in their code.
The Root said:
Try using the app named USB switcher. Galaxy S2 Epic Touch on 4.0.4 has the same "feature/issue."
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.zatta.USB_switch&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImluLnphdHRhLlVTQl9zd2l0Y2giXQ..
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Product F(RED) said:
There is an app. Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711009
I have the international i9300 but it should work fine for you as well.
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Thanks, but neither of these apps work on the AT&T SGS3 (SGH-i747).
So any word on how to access internal from Linux/MacOSX? I have MacOSX by the way...
I'm on Win7 and have been moving mp3s and apk back and forth on both internal and external.
It'd be nice to have UMS (USB Mass Storage), but doesn't look like that's coming anytime soon.
For those that are new to the SGS3, if you're on W7 or W8 you can xfr files if you open the Samsung-SGH-I747 Portable Media device on your Windoz computer while the phone is hooked up to your computer.
Double click and it will expose Card and Phone. Click on either and you should be able to see all the files and do drag and drops to either card. I've been moving files back and forth using this method. You MUST have the SGS3 drivers installed for this to work!
The down side is, if you have applications that sync from your desktop, like Ewallet, that expect a UMS connection - they don't work anymore. Or at least I haven't figured out how to make them work.
That definitely sucks.
hello
first, i can't english well.
please described as an easy word.
and.. i need your understand if i use wrong diction
i want recovery photo.
so, download recovery program.
and connect PC and PHONE
but... devices recognition not SDCARD but MEDIA PLAYER.
recovery program require "EXTERNAL HARD(same SD CARD)"
how to recognition "EXTERNAL HARD(same SD CARD)"?
NO ROOT and NO FLASH ROM!
ahja0313 said:
hello
first, i can't english well.
please described as an easy word.
and.. i need your understand if i use wrong diction
i want recovery photo.
so, download recovery program.
and connect PC and PHONE
but... devices recognition not sdcard but media player.
recovery program require "EXTERNAL HARD(same SD CARD)"
how to recognition "EXTERNAL HARD(same SD CARD)"?
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When you connect your phone to the computer you get Media Player but in Media Player you will find EXT SDCARD and Phone memory
Install easy UMS apk from themes section, run the app now it will mount your external sd as usb mass storage, now you can recover it. There is no way to mount your internal sd
《tapatalked from galaxy s3》
bunglebp said:
When you connect your phone to the computer you get Media Player but in Media Player you will find EXT SDCARD and Phone memory
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but no recognition in device manager....
example.. my XPERIA ARC is select USB CONNECT MOD "MTP" or "MSC"
MTP same MEDIA PlAYER
MSC same SDCARD(DISC I:
but SGS3 is don't select mod..
SGS3 unconditional MTP mod...
I want recognition DISC I: ...
how to?
bala_gamer said:
Install easy UMS apk from themes section, run the app now it will mount your external sd as usb mass storage, now you can recover it. There is no way to mount your internal sd
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that app usable in NO ROOT stauts?
Do you have SGS 3 you have been posting help questions in the Kindle forum this morning .
jje
JJEgan said:
Do you have SGS 3 you have been posting help questions in the Kindle forum this morning .
jje
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sorry... i can't understand this reply meaning...
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sorry... i can't understand this reply meaning...
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Question is What phone have you .
jje
JJEgan said:
Question is What phone have you .
jje
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i have XPERIA ARC, SGS III, KINDLE FIRE
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I'm having a Samsung Galaxy S3 phone, I want to recover deleted files in the internal memory, is it possible?
clar83 said:
I'm having a Samsung Galaxy S3 phone, I want to recover deleted files in the internal memory, is it possible?
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As per other identical posts
Recuva may recover deleted files but it will not recover if INT SD card has been formatted .
jje
I have tried this app before. However, when I plug in my phone the app never detect my phone. I try install an app on my phone to enable usb mass storage, it keep giving me error saying unable to mount the sd card as some app is accessing it. What should I do so the recuva can detect my phone internal memory?
AFAIK you can't. That's one of the many reasons I miss the USB Mass Storage mode, under which both internal memory and sd card can be managed as ordinary USB drives.
Thanks for everyone feedback. I think the files are unable to recover back since I wipe it when reboot in recovery mode, it is equal as formatting the sd card.
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clar83 said:
Thanks for everyone feedback. I think the files are unable to recover back since I wipe it when reboot in recovery mode, it is equal as formatting the sd card.
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You can still give it a go by removing and inserting your SD card to a card reader and plug it to your PC/Laptop. Recuva isn't designed to detect and recover files from your smart phone. Instead, it can still recover files from various types of USB or flash devices.
Good Luck otherwise.
oliverpowell said:
You can still give it a go by removing and inserting your SD card to a card reader and plug it to your PC/Laptop. Recuva isn't designed to detect and recover files from your smart phone. Instead, it can still recover files from various types of USB or flash devices.
Good Luck otherwise.
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Read the OP its not a card you cannot remove the internal memory .
Plus why hijack a two month old thread ???
jje
JJEgan said:
Read the OP its not a card you cannot remove the internal memory .
Plus why hijack a two month old thread ???
jje
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I have the same issue. I am trying to recover deleted files from the internal storage (sdcard0) I tried recurva as well and it Windows can't detect the storage when in USB Mass Storage. It shows up as a drive but when you click it in Windows it says "Please insert disk".
If I can get the files to show up in Windows while in USB Mass Storage I can then use Recurva.. any help?
You can try Undelete from the market .
Otherwise as posted answers .
jje
tiffany9123 said:
From internally memory? you sure that the deleted files can be recovered?
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99% no.
My 2 cents...
You cannot mount as mass storage so no PC software will work.
There are things on the market but you have to pay and many probably wont work.
Think of any lost data as gone forever.
Proactively, get foldersync from play and have it schedule sdcard syncs to the cloud or even better, a home computer wirelessly
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You may check out this android internal memory data recovery tutorial which claims that it can recover deleted files from android phone and tablet internal storage.
Just backup in cWM
Hi,
I'm planning to get a Galaxy S3 soon. I love everything about it but im confused about one thing. Thats the USB mass storage option. I currently use an Xperia Arc S. So when i plug my Arc S to my Laptop, the SD Card shows up and i can put my files in and out of the phone. the problem is there is no mass storage option on the galaxy s3 . Suppose, you want to put in Mp3 files onto your new GS3.Im not saying just mp3 files im saying all types of files in general. How do i put it in?I'm new to the whole MTP/PTP thing. and i dont understand it much. Could you please tell me like, how to transfer a file from your Windows pc/laptop onto your galaxy s3? I've had a hard time with this so If you make a vid on this it will gladly help me out. Simple English please. i'm a noob.
PLEASE help me.
Thanks
hopefully this will clear up my confusions.
iTzSam said:
Hi,
I'm planning to get a Galaxy S3 soon. I love everything about it but im confused about one thing. Thats the USB mass storage option. I currently use an Xperia Arc S. So when i plug my Arc S to my Laptop, the SD Card shows up and i can put my files in and out of the phone. the problem is there is no mass storage option on the galaxy s3 . Suppose, you want to put in Mp3 files onto your new GS3.Im not saying just mp3 files im saying all types of files in general. How do i put it in?I'm new to the whole MTP/PTP thing. and i dont understand it much. Could you please tell me like, how to transfer a file from your Windows pc/laptop onto your galaxy s3? I've had a hard time with this so If you make a vid on this it will gladly help me out. Simple English please. i'm a noob.
PLEASE help me.
Thanks
hopefully this will clear up my confusions.
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plugin the S3 and you will have it as normal drive (mass storage) on your PC. Same process. You will have access to your internal as well as external SDcard
Just don't install Kies and you're good to go
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ch0ka said:
Just don't install Kies and you're good to go
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Why do you say that? I was planning to root it but you need Kies to root using the ODIN method.
chrismast said:
plugin the S3 and you will have it as normal drive (mass storage) on your PC. Same process. You will have access to your internal as well as external SDcard
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I thought the galaxy s3 had no mass storage option? Sorry for being a noob :| Just a bit confused.
and, i shouldnt be worried about this, right?
You can add/delete files from your pc as you normally do using explorer.
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Why do you say that? I was planning to root it but you need Kies to root using the ODIN method.
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Odin & KIES are not playing well together. What you need are the Samsung USB drivers, that is all.
chrismast said:
Odin & KIES are not playing well together. What you need are the Samsung USB drivers, that is all.
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could you link me to them please?
iTzSam said:
could you link me to them please?
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via the stickied INDEX .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
youzune said:
In fact, it is very important for all Android users backing up their phone to computer, so that you can keep and restore all Android data from computer whenever the they are deleted/lost or gone due to formatting SD card, deleting accidentally, resetting to factory data, rooting phone, etc.
Okay, how can we backup and restore Android to computer?
Android to PC Transfer makes it easy, which provides you the easiest way to backup contacts, text messages, calendar, Call logs, playlists info, apps, photos, music and videos from Android device fast.
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If u root and have a custom recovery, u can backup using a nandroid backup and copy it to ur computer.
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