Unable to view/find files on Xperia S on PC - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

I only noticed this issue recently, not sure when it started.
Last time when wanted to copy stuff from my Xperia S to my PC, I could easily do it.
Now, some files seem to be invisible to me on my PC. I've even tried setting the option to "Show hidden files and folders" but nothing works.
I copy a folder (located on the phone) containing items, audio files, pictures and XML files to a common folder for easy access on my PC(Also located on my phone Internal Storage, using Astro). On Astro, I've checked and verified that the items are there.
However, when I open it on my PC, I only see some files, not all.
Worse still, even though I can only see some files and attempt to copy the whole folder to my PC, I end up copying an empty folder.
This has never happened to me before. (On the .452 ICS firmware anyways)
Sometimes, I can't even see anything in the folder.
Could it be the new 6.1.A.2.45 update or a custom kernel I installed?
Phone Details
Stock 6.1.A.2.45 FW(Updated with SUS) rooted with Advanced ICS stock kernel, followed by another flash of Xperia SSpeed kernel for OC.

Search for the mass storage mode addon

I get the same problem from time to time and found an unplug and re-plug back into the PC helped.
Or, as suggested above, mass storage mode addon :good:

waiflih said:
Search for the mass storage mode addon
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geekygrl said:
I get the same problem from time to time and found an unplug and re-plug back into the PC helped.
Or, as suggested above, mass storage mode addon :good:
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Thanks a lot for your help.
Just another question, the add-on is it found on the play store or from elsewhere?
Can't seem to find anything that matches it on the play store.
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acefiredx said:
Thanks a lot for your help.
Just another question, the add-on is it found on the play store or from elsewhere?
Can't seem to find anything that matches it on the play store.
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*ahem* post said search....soooo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25355673#post25355673

Thanks a bunch. ;D
I tried googling the thing but had no results.
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acefiredx said:
Thanks a bunch. ;D
I tried googling the thing but had no results.
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Haha yeah no worries
Generally when people say search here at XDA they mean search these forums :good:

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AllShare on 4.0.3?

After leaving stock for 4.0.3 (phone bricker 2.7) I no longer had allShare, app that I find great.
Is there an apk I could install to get it back?
Use root explorer and open a rom with allshare in it, copy the apk to your sd card, then go back to root explorer home find your copy, long press, then select copy again, then mount as r/w and paste it in the system/apps bin, voila you have allshare working like a charm
jthrasher47 said:
Use root explorer and open a rom with allshare in it, copy the apk to your sd card, then go back to root explorer home find your copy, long press, then select copy again, then mount as r/w and paste it in the system/apps bin, voila you have allshare working like a charm
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I'm also trying to figure out a way to get Allshare back on my device running 4.0.3 (SHOstock v3.0). I don't know who has the Allshare APK that runs smoothly on 4.0.3. I've seen (and tried) dlna.apk supposedly for ICS but it keeps freezing and crashing when doing the method quote above.
I am dual booting shostock and turbkey, with allshare on both, the dlna.apk, i extracted it out of aj's ucld4 leak and it runs fine ill see if i can upload it and post a link possiw
http://db.tt/y8jr9mjt, this is the allshare apk direct from ine of att leaks, runs fine for me
jthrasher47 said:
http://db.tt/y8jr9mjt, this is the allshare apk direct from ine of att leaks, runs fine for me
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You get a big THANK YOU for this. It works. Thanks. I must have been working with non-ICS dlna.apk files.
Glad i could help, it also works on i9100 ports even though it still says i777, anyways enjoy!
jthrasher47 said:
Use root explorer and open a rom with allshare in it, copy the apk to your sd card, then go back to root explorer home find your copy, long press, then select copy again, then mount as r/w and paste it in the system/apps bin, voila you have allshare working like a charm
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Hmm I seem to be having trouble here. I did this. I tried installing then it says "Application not installed." Any suggestions?
It works now. I think I just rebooted
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coughee said:
Hmm I seem to be having trouble here. I did this. I tried installing then it says "Application not installed." Any suggestions?
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Can't be installed, need to push it to /system/app and set permissions
will this work on 4.0.4? i tried installing and wont, and then put in /system/app, set permissions and still nothing.. ?
I found the best way is to use tibu to back it up rom a from that has it and then restore it on the new rom.
This way has always worked for me
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obtained said:
will this work on 4.0.4? i tried installing and wont, and then put in /system/app, set permissions and still nothing.. ?
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Only works on TW
coughee said:
It works now. I think I just rebooted
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right I never said click in install I said copy it and then paste it to your system /app folder, if it will not pay then you need to mount rw before clicking paste. It will not do anything besides just paste no confirmation but when you open your applications tab it will be there
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nakedninja42 said:
Only works on TW
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it does work on 4.0 .4 i run it on tasks aokp no problems so "it only works on tw" isnt true, you just need to push it exactly like i instructed
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jthrasher47 said:
it does work on 4.0 .4 i run it on tasks aokp no problems so "it only works on tw" isnt true, you just need to push it exactly like i instructed
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Interesting...everything I had found seemed to suggest that Allshare would only work with TW also. I'm running Task's AOKP also and have never been able to get it to work on my phone. I just tried with the .apk linked in this thread...placed it in the /system/app folder and made sure permissions were RW-R--R--. Rebooted, even tried to clear cache/dalivk but still nothing.
I wonder if there is anything else to try? Next time I'm ready to flash an update, I'll do a full wipe and try to place this .apk in the system/app folder before doing anything else.
msheikh25 said:
Interesting...everything I had found seemed to suggest that Allshare would only work with TW also. I'm running Task's AOKP also and have never been able to get it to work on my phone. I just tried with the .apk linked in this thread...placed it in the /system/app folder and made sure permissions were RW-R--R--. Rebooted, even tried to clear cache/dalivk but still nothing.
I wonder if there is anything else to try? Next time I'm ready to flash an update, I'll do a full wipe and try to place this .apk in the system/app folder before doing anything else.
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I can't get it installed on mine either. I'm running ParanoidAndroid. I wish there was a way to get this working? My tv and blu ray player both have allshare and I would definitely like to try it out.
obtained said:
I can't get it installed on mine either. I'm running ParanoidAndroid. I wish there was a way to get this working? My tv and blu ray player both have allshare and I would definitely like to try it out.
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You can get Skifta to use as a free alternative but I feel it doesn't work as well as AllShare did when I was able to use it (when on stock). Still hope to figure out how to get it working eventually though.
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I can't get it installed on mine either. I'm running ParanoidAndroid. I wish there was a way to get this working? My tv and blu ray player both have allshare and I would definitely like to try it out.
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It won't work on paranoid cuz of the kernal and permissions,if you want it that bad you're just going to have to switch roms
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There are a lot of alternatives. What makes allshare so spacial?

Problem downloading applications on LG P506.

So, I've been unable to find any threads on this so I don't know if this is a common problem or not. My phone is rooted but I'm not quite sure if I'm using a mod, if I am it's a clockwork mod or something, I honestly don't remember what I used to mod it cause it was months ago. Anyways, I'm having problems downloading certain applications from the Google Store. It downloads it then when it's about to install it gives me an Error saying, "Couldn't install on USB storage or SD card" and it only does this with certain apps, I'm able to download and install or update a lot of applications but it only does this to certain apps, I've tried turning my phone on and off, that does nothing, I would turn off my phone and take everything out but I'm not quite sure if that would work either.
I was wondering if there's a solution to this because I'm trying to download a new theme for my GO Launcher EX and it keeps telling me I cannot download it, it's done it to games that I've had before too, it's really weird.
Glad to know that none of you can help me.
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AfflictedMortal said:
So, I've been unable to find any threads on this so I don't know if this is a common problem or not. My phone is rooted but I'm not quite sure if I'm using a mod, if I am it's a clockwork mod or something, I honestly don't remember what I used to mod it cause it was months ago. Anyways, I'm having problems downloading certain applications from the Google Store. It downloads it then when it's about to install it gives me an Error saying, "Couldn't install on USB storage or SD card" and it only does this with certain apps, I'm able to download and install or update a lot of applications but it only does this to certain apps, I've tried turning my phone on and off, that does nothing, I would turn off my phone and take everything out but I'm not quite sure if that would work either.
I was wondering if there's a solution to this because I'm trying to download a new theme for my GO Launcher EX and it keeps telling me I cannot download it, it's done it to games that I've had before too, it's really weird.
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Try creating the symlink for cache\download folder on your system partition
How might I do that?
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DaMorte said:
How might I do that?
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May be this could help:
MarketFix
I also had this problem when i am new to android.i definitely know that u don't use any aap 2 sd script and use default app2sd.go to your sd card(do it in pc) then go to folder .android-secure and delete a file (i don't remember the name of file)which extension is different of all file.
The market fix thing don't work. And the only app2sd app I have is with android assistant app.
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Ok go to sd card then .android-secure and delete file "smdl2temp".do it in pc not in phone.
Thank you! It worked!
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Accelerometer Calibration?

I have noticed that ever since I've had my atrix, the accelerometer has been off by a few degrees to the left. Does anyone know if there is a way to calibrate it? Maybe someone who is really familiar with android could tell me where to look in order to modify the values for the default calibration... I have no idea where to start.
Anyone else have this issue?
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Maybe is silly but did you try to calibrate compass?
How does one do that?
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Settings, Location & security, Calibrate Compass
Don't see any such option on cm7.
Is that on the stock rom or some other blur based rom?
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<.!.> said:
Don't see any such option on cm7.
Is that on the stock rom or some other blur based rom?
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Almost stock.
I don't know about other ROMs, but CM-based ROMs don't have this option.
To calibrate the compass, install and run GPS Status & Toolbox, then go to MENU > Tools > Compass calibration.
Well I'm back on nottachtrix and I did calibrate the compass... accelerometer still off though.
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Same problem man
Hi, I have the same problem, and couldn't find a solution forthis problem, even sensor tester does not works. Does anoyone can please make an app that can solve that problem, like the one on the samsung phones?
Please.
fernandohual said:
Hi, I have the same problem, and couldn't find a solution forthis problem, even sensor tester does not works. Does anoyone can please make an app that can solve that problem, like the one on the samsung phones?
Please.
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Are you serious? You revive a dead thread to say you have the same problem and to request an app when ravilov's post has a link to an app?
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I tried the app, but it didn't work
I tried the app man, but it didn't work, I have tried so many things, I evens install cm7 and then tried to calibrate it using sensonr tester but nothing, the accelerometer is still off. Please any help? I can tell that that gps app doesn't work because after trying to calibrate it with that I downloaded labyrinth and lying the font flat on a table the ball was moving to the right. Please man I really need help here.
Another problem I have with the atrix is that the new version of yutube does not works, I don't knkow why, Many says that is because of some codes and the cpu, but I tried MIUI v5 and the youtube was working fine, so, please help me there too.
I am trying to upload a video review of miui v5 on the atrix 4g
Maybe is useless, but try to replace \system\lib\libnmea.so from attacmhent. Make backup of yours first.
permision problem
Zeljko1234 said:
Maybe is useless, but try to replace \system\lib\libnmea.so from attacmhent. Make backup of yours first.
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Hi man, sorry for bothering you again, but I tried to overwrite the file with the file that you gave me but when I tab on paste it says permission denied. My phone is rooted and I am ussing file explorer. What can I do to overwirte the file?
Depends of the file manager/explorer you must mount /system as r/w. In SE file explorer open left side menu, scroll down to root explorer, enable and tap it, you'll get menu with mount r/w option, select rw for system.
Yes, I have already done taht
Zeljko1234 said:
Depends of the file manager/explorer you must mount /system as r/w. In SE file explorer open left side menu, scroll down to root explorer, enable and tap it, you'll get menu with mount r/w option, select rw for system.
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I undestand what you say, I have already done that, that is why I can get to the system folder but when I try to overwrite the file it says permission denied. why? is it because the superuser app is updating its binary? I will wait until the update is over and try it again. Thanks
You may try to move file to safe location (BACKUP!!!) and then copy new one. Set permission as before.
yes man, Everything ready
Zeljko1234 said:
You may try to move file to safe location (BACKUP!!!) and then copy new one. Set permission as before.
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yes man, Everything ready . Just the last part left when I have to overwrite. the binary says updating working. maybe it maight take some time
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You may try to move file to safe location (BACKUP!!!) and then copy new one. Set permission as before.
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the binary just finished updating and I just overwrote the files. Is this it to fix the calibration problem? or do I have to do something else?
Reboot your phone (will reboot itself if you try to use gps), go outside and test with GPS Status & Toolbox. Maybe you need to select internal gps in phone settings.
Good luck
a little something
Zeljko1234 said:
Reboot your phone (will reboot itself if you try to use gps), go outside and test with GPS Status & Toolbox. Maybe you need to select internal gps in phone settings.
Good luck
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Man, sorry about this but before I replaced the file (with its original file) the g-sensor on the bubble app use to give me the number 00,1 and 04, but now it gives 01,7 and 05,9. So I think that must be something in that file that I can change to fix that problem. Please can you xplain to me how to change the code of that file or if you can can do it for me it would be wonderful. thanks again.
Have a nice day
So still doesn't work?

[Q] Move apps to external storage (Micro SD) on GO

Guys, I have a GO which is running android 4.0.4 and unrooted.
Recently I found out my internal SD is almost fulled,
therefore I want to move them to my micro SD but there is no such a button in settings.
(Only Internal SD <--> phone)
I googled that and I found out that this thing seems to be removed on android 4.
Now here's the problem:
I viewed a page from bongizmo (Im new here I cannot post links here so google these: "bongizmo app to sd" and click the first link)
and I tried to use adb tool to achieve that.
BUT, the adb cannot identify my device despite:
1) I have turned on Debug mode.
2) I have installed the latest driver which I found on Sony PC Companion.
3) Both Sony PC Comp. and Windows XP identified my device! Only adb DIDNT!!!
I really need some help very soon 'cause my phone is going to be fulled,
I really appreciate you guys if you can help me get this thing done.
THANX A LOT.
tom282f3 said:
Guys, I have a GO which is running android 4.0.4 and unrooted.
Recently I found out my internal SD is almost fulled,
therefore I want to move them to my micro SD but there is no such a button in settings.
(Only Internal SD <--> phone)
I googled that and I found out that this thing seems to be removed on android 4.
Now here's the problem:
I viewed a page from bongizmo (Im new here I cannot post links here so google these: "bongizmo app to sd" and click the first link)
and I tried to use adb tool to achieve that.
BUT, the adb cannot identify my device despite:
1) I have turned on Debug mode.
2) I have installed the latest driver which I found on Sony PC Companion.
3) Both Sony PC Comp. and Windows XP identified my device! Only adb DIDNT!!!
I really need some help very soon 'cause my phone is going to be fulled,
I really appreciate you guys if you can help me get this thing done.
THANX A LOT.
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did you try swapping enternal and external sdcard.....?????
@[email protected] said:
did you try swapping enternal and external sdcard.....?????
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Internal SD is fixed inside the phone, just like some tablets, so it's impossible to do that I think.
tom282f3 said:
Internal SD is fixed inside the phone, just like some tablets, so it's impossible to do that I think.
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Hmm I think there should be around the system file where there is a line 'sdcard' and 'ext_card' which you need to swap the word...
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tom282f3 said:
Internal SD is fixed inside the phone, just like some tablets, so it's impossible to do that I think.
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It is possible to do that not manually but making some changes in one file....
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Well I didn't get it can u explain more?
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tom282f3 said:
Well I didn't get it can u explain more?
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U need to search for sdfy for xperia go i guess
Mokiwipeout said:
U need to search for sdfy for xperia go i guess
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yes correct...... just search for sdfyin go dev section..........
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yes correct...... just search for sdfyin go dev section..........
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Really appreciate guys. Imma go root now. Wish me the best luck!
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U can always use the thanks button and ofcourse good luck . Also be patient... Things might not go as u want in 1st place so have patience and u will be ok
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Can't Access SD Card after Cyanogenmod 10.1

Hi guys, i searched the forum before making this thread so hopefully im not spamming like an idiot, heres the deal:
I recently switched to Cyanogenmod 10.1 from Stock ICS Rom on Amaze 4g, before switching i was able to see both my internal and external sd cards when i plugged the phone to windows, they would show as "Htc Storage" and "External Disk", however after i installed Cyanogenmod 10.1 whenever i plug in my phone i only get "Disk F" and its only the internal storage, i can still access my SD card from within the phone itself and i actually store there pictures and music and stuff, but if i try to connect to the pc to download the pictures from the camera im unable to, it just wont show up.
I tried turning usb debugging off, back on, tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers and i still cant seem to get it to work on windows, i tried this in two different pcs with both windows 7 and 8.
Its not a life or death situation but its certainly annoying, so any help would be greatly apreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Pepepedroo said:
Hi guys, i searched the forum before making this thread so hopefully im not spamming like an idiot, heres the deal:
I recently switched to Cyanogenmod 10.1 from Stock ICS Rom on Amaze 4g, before switching i was able to see both my internal and external sd cards when i plugged the phone to windows, they would show as "Htc Storage" and "External Disk", however after i installed Cyanogenmod 10.1 whenever i plug in my phone i only get "Disk F" and its only the internal storage, i can still access my SD card from within the phone itself and i actually store there pictures and music and stuff, but if i try to connect to the pc to download the pictures from the camera im unable to, it just wont show up.
I tried turning usb debugging off, back on, tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers and i still cant seem to get it to work on windows, i tried this in two different pcs with both windows 7 and 8.
Its not a life or death situation but its certainly annoying, so any help would be greatly apreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Backup your internal memory and run a ruu it'll solve your problem
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ravike14 said:
Backup your internal memory and run a ruu it'll solve your problem
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Excuse my newbness, how do i do this?
Pepepedroo said:
Excuse my newbness, how do i do this?
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1st try flashing a stock rom it'll help as well no need for ruu
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Pepepedroo said:
Excuse my newbness, how do i do this?
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You basically just download a ruu and run it in bootloader. You also have to out it on the root of the sd card (not in folders). And also name it to PH85IMG.
That's what I remember I'm not an expert on ruus.
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SuperAfnan said:
You basically just download a ruu and run it in bootloader. You also have to out it on the root of the sd card (not in folders). And also name it to PH85IMG.
That's what I remember I'm not an expert on ruus.
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Applies only if your s off or else download the correct ruu according to the cid number
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Yup.
I think he should use other Rom for this Bcoz according to my knowledge cynogenmod doesn't support two SD card mountind
Bcoz they made is as a standard.
But RUU is the best way I think.
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No your all wrong this has been said a thousand times if you need to access both card use mtp for mouting
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I fixed the SD card issue using MTP like he said, now my only problem is the broken video recording on cyanogenmod 10.1, has anyone found a fix for it? I tried searching the forum once again but i could not find one, i even tried flashing the 4.3 camera app and still, video recording is a no go.
Go in the dev thread and look for posts on July 1
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Pepepedroo said:
I fixed the SD card issue using MTP like he said, now my only problem is the broken video recording on cyanogenmod 10.1, has anyone found a fix for it? I tried searching the forum once again but i could not find one, i even tried flashing the 4.3 camera app and still, video recording is a no go.
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Can you please list down the steps to do this. ? It will be a great help for newbs. Thanks!
This link may or may not be a good start:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27510082
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neawasthi said:
Can you please list down the steps to do this. ? It will be a great help for newbs. Thanks!
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system settings > storage > menu button > usb computer connecttion > check MTP
Both cards will show up under Portable Devices in windows.

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