[Q] What can I back up to SD - no usb and unrooted? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

OK my phone (GT 19300 4.1.2 build number JZ ...) is not rooted and due to a recent update it's no longer recognized by USB W7 or probably any system.
This problem is now all over many forums
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876028
A reset hasn't helped anybody so far but in case I have to do one when a solution is found, how can I presently backup everything that's possible.
Apps included.
Thanks for any help,
Michael

you cannot backup your apps because you don't have root.
You can back up the files via ftp

Glebun said:
you cannot backup your apps because you don't have root.
You can back up the files via ftp
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thanks for the fast reply.
What does "files" include?
I have already backed up contacts.
I'm pretty computer literate but what I know about Android could be written on the back of a stamp
Michael

I mean pictures/documents/whatever you store there

Glebun said:
I mean pictures/documents/whatever you store there
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Thanks. I think that I already have all that in dropbox.
I downloaded Samsung GS3 Int ToolKit but it can only help me when the USB connection is resolved.
As far as I know, and I spent several hours searching, nobody has so far resolved this by doing a reset.
So when Samsung resolve the issue I'll root the phone and back up everything.
This takes me back to W98 when it first came out
Michael

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[Q] Update Error

I've tried over and over to update this thing. I've searched around, tried to do the undo webtop mod with no luck. Factory reset it twice. I'm still on the original software that came on it and want to update really bad.
It gets about 1/5 through and goes to the ! android guy. When I pull up the recovery menu after the ! guy it gives an error with AppandSyncsettings.apk...any help would be greatly appreciated.
So I guess my question is has anyone else experienced this/know the solution?
Thanks
You need to sbf first.
Thanks! Do you have a link to that file? And is there anyway to back up my info?
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
Found in the dev forum.
I use Titanium Backup. Make sure you transfer the backup files to your ext or comp or dropbox, that way you can always get it back.
omnxbeast said:
I've tried over and over to update this thing. I've searched around, tried to do the undo webtop mod with no luck. Factory reset it twice. I'm still on the original software that came on it and want to update really bad.
It gets about 1/5 through and goes to the ! android guy. When I pull up the recovery menu after the ! guy it gives an error with AppandSyncsettings.apk...any help would be greatly appreciated.
So I guess my question is has anyone else experienced this/know the solution?
Thanks
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The most likely reason you can't get through the update is because you have either frozen or deleted one of the original Motorola apps. This will always stop future updates. If you did freeze any apps, unfreezing/thawing prior to updating will allow you to update without flashing a sbf. If you deleted files/apps, then you definitely have to flash sbf as was stated by WiredPirate.
WiredPirate said:
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
Found in the dev forum.
I use Titanium Backup. Make sure you transfer the backup files to your ext or comp or dropbox, that way you can always get it back.
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Thanks guys! All updated. Last question. So I used titanium backup..i copied the backup folder to my computer and now copied it back, but TB wont recognize that backup?
CaelanT said:
The most likely reason you can't get through the update is because you have either frozen or deleted one of the original Motorola apps. This will always stop future updates. If you did freeze any apps, unfreezing/thawing prior to updating will allow you to update without flashing a sbf. If you deleted files/apps, then you definitely have to flash sbf as was stated by WiredPirate.
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+1 for freezing/deleting will fail the update.
I havnt done the webtop mod but I was assuming that was what was causing the moto check to fail. Do you know if that is a fair assumption or if anyone has reported succesfully updating with that mod enabled?
omnxbeast said:
Thanks guys! All updated. Last question. So I used titanium backup..i copied the backup folder to my computer and now copied it back, but TB wont recognize that backup?
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Have you checked that the folder you placed the backups matches TiBU> preferences> backup folder location ?
WiredPirate said:
I havnt done the webtop mod but I was assuming that was what was causing the moto check to fail.
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Another +1.
I do believe that will cause a fail also.
WiredPirate said:
Have you checked that the folder you placed the backups matches TiBU> preferences> backup folder location ?
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Yes I did, it's the same. Which is what's weird.

[Q] Not able to uninstall apps

Alrighty, so I rooted using the Indirect method and I have tried unsuccessfully for a long time to unroot it. I have come to terms with the fact that I can't unroot it.
My biggest issue that I need help with is uninstalling/installing apps. Uninstalling apps removes them from the app tray, but only until the device is rebooted. Nothing STAYS uninstalled. Same with installing apps. It installs and runs while the device is on, but as soon as it reboots, the app is gone.
Anybody got any ideas?
wipe it clean and start over.
go to the Adam Outler post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470910
old_fart said:
wipe it clean and start over.
go to the Adam Outler post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470910
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...yeah, as I said, I've tried everything multiple times and I can't "wipe it clean." I've accepted that fact. I just want to know how to fix the app issue.
xoxomissashlee said:
...yeah, as I said, I've tried everything multiple times and I can't "wipe it clean." I've accepted that fact. I just want to know how to fix the app issue.
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please describe what happens when you try. maybe one of the 'experts' will post a solution ( when there's more details ).
old_fart said:
please describe what happens when you try. maybe one of the 'experts' will post a solution ( when there's more details ).
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I already went through all that on another thread months ago. Nobody could fix my problem. The only thing I need help with now is my app problem and I've already described that
tobdaryl said:
I don't flame noobs as I am one, but question. Why did you post this question if you wouldn't accept help and no one can help?
The suggestion you were given is proper if you have a 16gb NT that came as 1.4.0. It will work if you are able to complete the task properly. It formats appropriate partitions and then rewrites them with zeros then places 1.4.0 recovery and reboots recovery. It does work; for me at least. I have used numerous times.
I keep an sdcard with this and another with cwm boot ready at all times as I tend to try new things regularly.
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I'm asking for help on my app problem. I'm not flaming anyone. I'm just saying that I already asked for help a month ago on how to unroot my NT and, while lavero.burgos was very helpful, it was never solved, even trying the several ways to unroot she and others suggested. I'm not looking for help on how to unroot/reroot. I've tried the Adam Outler post and it doesn't work on my NT. It won't boot into CWM. And I can't use ADB. (see here for my original post on unrooting)
As I've said, I accept that I cannot unroot my device for whatever reason. I just need help with my app problem. I even installed Titanium and uninstalled the unwanted apps. Rebooted and they all came back. My NT is like 10-Second-Tom from 50 First Dates, I swear lol
Also, side note, I'm pretty sure the reason the acclaim update doesn't work is because my NT doesn't have the B&N firmware on it anymore. I brought my NT to B&N and the guy tried resetting it for a while and he couldn't get it to reset. He said it was because there wasn't any B&N firmware left.
Don't have a NT, but planning on getting one.
However major post-root tool is this: http://roc-city.com/android/SdxAppRemoval-1.5.apk
Does that help? Make sure you backup any apk before you delete them - if you mess up, then you can always restore the apk.
I will have to try when I get home tonight. I'll let you know, thanks.
Like I said, it was rooted using the Indirect method. So it was reset to 1.4.0 before rooting. It now reads as 9.9.9. It's a 16g.
OK, sorry...haven't been able to get to trying out the suggestion.
When I do the Adam Outlet Ubuntu method, it just reboots a bunch of times (almost like 8 failed boots) and then boots up like normal. No Ubuntu, nothing. Just boots up like there's no SD card in.
Next suggestion?
bump.
Anybody?
xoxomissashlee said:
bump.
Anybody?
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Did you try the Sdx App Removal Tool?
altimuh said:
Did you try the Sdx App Removal Tool?
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Yes, it didn't fix anything. Everything uninstalled until I rebooted and then they were all back and the SDX Removal tool was no longer installed. Same thing with Titanium backup.
Can you save any file into internal memory?
mm_d said:
Can you save any file into internal memory?
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No. I saved a text file named "test" to the internal memory under documents. It showed there until I unplugged the NT from my computer and then I couldn't find it manually on my NT. Plugged it back in, went to the documents folder and it was gone.
It seems that you have the same problem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606444
xoxomissashlee said:
Alrighty, so I rooted using the Indirect method and I have tried unsuccessfully for a long time to unroot it. I have come to terms with the fact that I can't unroot it.
My biggest issue that I need help with is uninstalling/installing apps. Uninstalling apps removes them from the app tray, but only until the device is rebooted. Nothing STAYS uninstalled. Same with installing apps. It installs and runs while the device is on, but as soon as it reboots, the app is gone.
Anybody got any ideas?
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I think this is going to be more than you want to do, but I used this method last night on two 9.9.9.9 rooted NT 16g to repartition internal card and start from scratch. This is the easiest method I have found. Worth a shot for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663836
mm_d said:
It seems that you have the same problem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606444
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I have same problem with xoxomissashlee. I have read this thread, but can it solve ?
I can't solve this problem(yet). It can be some kind of software lock or bad memory chip. My NT is booting from sdcard now.

[Q] Stock Firmware for Android Tablet

Dopo TD-1010 http://doublepowertech.com/bopo_tablet_td1010.html
I really need to find a stock firmware img for this tablet. I accidentally removed something from the system that i shouldnt have and my wife is going to kill me if I dont get it back! LOL someone PLEASE HELP!!!
Ernewein said:
Dopo TD-1010 http://doublepowertech.com/bopo_tablet_td1010.html
I really need to find a stock firmware img for this tablet. I accidentally removed something from the system that i shouldnt have and my wife is going to kill me if I dont get it back! LOL someone PLEASE HELP!!!
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If anyone Owns the dopo td-1010 and still has all stock system apps there is a very easy way that you could really help me out! all you would have to do is install titanium backup and make a back up of every single app in the list (besides things you have installed) and then upload the backups somewhere for me . you can get titanium back up here: http://www22.zippyshare.com/v/86267062/file.html . you have to have the device rooted in order to use it. you can root the dopo td-1010 with this: http://sourceforge.net/projects/androidroot/ ( works perfectly on this device, i have done it myself) PLEASE if there is anyone out there that can help me with this PLEASE get back to me as soon as possible.
You scrath my back, and I'll scratch yours
I have the TD-1010, I can and am will to help you out here, but I am running into a problem you seem to have already figured out.
I was googling the Internets for drivers to TD-1010 for Windows, for the same program/script/batch file you were recommending for rooting the TD-1010. I need to get said drivers before I am able to root the TD-1010 and backup redistribute said OS to you my good sir. At current the script can't find the device without the drivers. Hopefully I'll hear from you soon so I can do you a favor in return.
PS do you have the problem with it randomly freezing, or is that just me...?
Thomaseo1 said:
I have the TD-1010, I can and am will to help you out here, but I am running into a problem you seem to have already figured out.
PS do you have the problem with it randomly freezing, or is that just me...?
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THank you so mucjh for the reply. I havnt had any issues with this device that i didnt create myself. lol. even now i have not seen any random freezing... ive seen it maybe hang for about 3-5 seconds when loading large apps, is that what you mean , or is it actually freezing right up and needing a reset?
PS: , its been a while since i rooted it and cant seem to find the drivers i used, i am searching now, will post a link as soon as i find them.
drivers
Ernewein said:
PS: , its been a while since i rooted it and cant seem to find the drivers i used, i am searching now, will post a link as soon as i find them.
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couldnt find where i downloaded them from so i uploaded it myself: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/01ewwvj4bzkvrxg/JJQfec-iP1
please let me know if you have any other issues, thanks again for your help!
I sent you a PM with the link.
Thomaseo1 said:
I sent you a PM with the link.
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YOUR THE MAN!!!
downloading files now, ill let you know how it works out. thank you !!!!!!
there was one more thing
I almost forgot. Another thing i did was wipe out the dalvik cache and i think i may have lost something there. if you could go into data/dalvik-cache and make a copy of that whole folder for me would be a huge help as well. thanks again!
BUMMER
I have never used titanium backup before, i thought that it would work, but it does not appear to actually back the applications up, just the settings and configurations for them or something. unfortunately, That will not help me fix this. it looks like the only way to do it is to use this app: http://www15.zippyshare.com/v/78017991/file.html . it is called "root uninstaller pro". i didnt want to ask someone to use this if i didnt have to because it is how i messed mine up, but if you make sure not to delete anything while your in there and just back everything up it will not harm your device at all. im a dumbass and started removing stuff i didnt really know what it was and then i lost my back up so i could not reinstall. thank you again for all the time you have taken on this already. would you be willing to use the root uninstaller program to make proper backups that will work for me?
Ernewein said:
I have never used titanium backup before, i thought that it would work, but it does not appear to actually back the applications up, just the settings and configurations for them or something. unfortunately, That will not help me fix this. it looks like the only way to do it is to use this app: http://www15.zippyshare.com/v/78017991/file.html . it is called "root uninstaller pro". i didnt want to ask someone to use this if i didnt have to because it is how i messed mine up, but if you make sure not to delete anything while your in there and just back everything up it will not harm your device at all. im a dumbass and started removing stuff i didnt really know what it was and then i lost my back up so i could not reinstall. thank you again for all the time you have taken on this already. would you be willing to use the root uninstaller program to make proper backups that will work for me?
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or maybe there is a way with titanium backup and i am just not seeing it...are you familiar with it at all?
Ernewein said:
or maybe there is a way with titanium backup and i am just not seeing it...are you familiar with it at all?
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i think i figured it out,
lol... i just had to resresh the app list and then they were there to restore.
YAYYYYYY!!!!!
It worked! I can not tell you how much I appreciate it! thank you so much.
So I looked up info on both backup programs, and they are both equivalent to using the add/remove OR uninstall feature of windows. I used Nandroid for the full images you already should have the link to my drop box. Since this is a full copy of my system I do require you not distribute it and remove any of my account settings you may find. Feel free to keep any of the apps I have already installed (they were all free anyways). Good luck
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Thomaseo1 said:
So I looked up info on both backup programs, and they are both equivalent to using the add/remove OR uninstall feature of windows. I used Nandroid for the full images you already should have the link to my drop box. Since this is a full copy of my system I do require you not distribute it and remove any of my account settings you may find. Feel free to keep any of the apps I have already installed (they were all free anyways). Good luck
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HAH!!! I just did a backup and everything and you've had it working to the past 2 hours lol...
PS I think I now know that my power adapter is making my device freeze since it only happens when plugged in, I think.
Thomaseo1 said:
HAH!!! I just did a backup and everything and you've had it working to the past 2 hours lol...
PS I think I now know that my power adapter is making my device freeze since it only happens when plugged in, I think.
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sorry if you wasted any of your time, i did get what i needed from your first upload. thanks again!!! huge help!!
Can someone please upload a rom dump nand dump of the image's it can be easily dumped with rkflash on Linux. I did a full nand backup as a test but I currently am not running the stock image it is a protab 30 firmware but the screen resolution is off, Im about to RMA it, when I get it back in a week or so I will make a dump of the various .img's like kernel.img, system.img,
Drivers
IMaybe a little help? I have been following your post and cannot seem to get the drivers to install. I have tried on both w7 and xp. Both computers see it in usb mode but once switched to usb debugging and directed to the driver file you posted it gives me the error the error message incorrect drivers. Any suggestioned would be greatly appericated.
Titanium back up creates compressed file with apk.gz extension. That is where the app is and you can use 7zip or your favorite util to get tin the install file which will have a .apk extension. Once you do that you can install the app. Copy the app to SD or via cloud drive like dropbox and install.

How to reinstall stock samsung packages

All,
I am an idiot. Last weekend I rooted my Galaxy S2 and was really happy that everything worked well. Yesterday morning I removed some packages which I thought are not required using Titanium backup without making a backup of them before!
That was in fact a big mistake, what's now happening is that after system reboot a popup appears telling me:
process com.sec.android.socialhub was terminated unexpectedly and what's even worse when I start the stock email application (com.android.email) it is terminated, too.
I need that program to connect to my work, they check remotely what application is used.
So my question to you guys is:
how can I find out what I need to reinstall, where do I get it and how can I reinstall it?
Any hints are greatly appreciated, thanks a lot.
benny.2004 said:
All,
I am an idiot. Last weekend I rooted my Galaxy S2 and was really happy that everything worked well. Yesterday morning I removed some packages which I thought are not required using Titanium backup without making a backup of them before!
That was in fact a big mistake, what's now happening is that after system reboot a popup appears telling me:
process com.sec.android.socialhub was terminated unexpectedly and what's even worse when I start the stock email application (com.android.email) it is terminated, too.
I need that program to connect to my work, they check remotely what application is used.
So my question to you guys is:
how can I find out what I need to reinstall, where do I get it and how can I reinstall it?
Any hints are greatly appreciated, thanks a lot.
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think it is worth to mention, Android version 2.3.3, base I9100BUKE1, kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100BUKE2-CL188370 [email protected]#2, Build Gingerbread.BUKE2
If you make a factory reset you should have all back. make a backup of your existing apps first!
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If you make a factory reset you should have all back. make a backup of your existing apps first!
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No, all the data is gone but the problem is still there. Obviously, not all the packages are reinstalled automatically after a factory reset. Is there a way of forcing that?
Please help, I am totally lost.
Unfortunately no as you have found out factory reset just deletes data for all applications but doesn't reinstall anything you may have deleted.
Only thing I can think of is to find a copy of the stock Rom you are on that matches your current version and flash that.
I assume you have an S2 based on the info you posted, try the link below and you should be able to find something that helps:
http://www.sammobile.com
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can't delete any files with root access -SOLVED

Hi!
Im new here. I see that there are many experienced members here, and i hope that could help me solve the problem.
I have rooted galaxy s2, JB 4.1.2 and kernel siyah v6.0b5.But suddently my usb storage,sdcard0 and micro SD Card became protected.
I can't move or delete files. (error access denied) Can't download anymore from google play, and applications can't save on sdcard0 anymore.
But my phone is rooted and i can use all applications that i have installed.
Also when i connect phone with pc, and if i want to delete any folder, i get a warning 'the storage is write protected' (sdcard0). But phone is rooted.
I already did factory reset, and i try to format usb storage but files always come back. I also rooted again I've put all my knowledge, but i can't find a solution.
sorry for my bad english
Can anyone help me?
Sugarfreee said:
Hi!
Im new here. I see that there are many experienced members here, and i hope that could help me solve the problem.
I have rooted galaxy s2, JB 4.1.2 and kernel siyah v6.0b5.But suddently my usb storage,sdcard0 and micro SD Card became protected.
I can't move or delete files. (error access denied) Can't download anymore from google play, and applications can't save on sdcard0 anymore.
But my phone is rooted and i can use all applications that i have installed.
Also when i connect phone with pc, and if i want to delete any folder, i get a warning 'the storage is write protected' (sdcard0). But phone is rooted.
I already did factory reset, and i try to format usb storage but files always come back. I also rooted again I've put all my knowledge, but i can't find a solution.
sorry for my bad english
Can anyone help me?
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Get correct stock firmware for your region from sammobile.com and flash through odin and see what happens.
Press thanks it we help you :good:
Jimsilver73 said:
Get correct stock firmware for your region from sammobile.com and flash through odin and see what happens.
Press thanks it we help you :good:
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Before installing im also deleted all permissions from system recovery (apollo kernel).
And then downloaded and installed from sammobile my stock firmware, but no luck.
Is there any other option, because I want my phone back?
Sugarfreee said:
Before installing im also deleted all permissions from system recovery (apollo kernel).
And then downloaded and installed from sammobile my stock firmware, but no luck.
Is there any other option, because I want my phone back?
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Sorry - I don't have any more knowledge here, someone else will need to take over, whilst you are waiting I suggest you search and scour xda and google for answers :good:
Good luck
i have the same issue right now. i need help. i dont wanna lose my phone...please does someone know the solution for this?
OP have you find it?
You both need to flash stock firmware in download mode with Odin as many times as you need to until your phone works normally again. If you have problems with Odin or flashes appear successful but the phone still won't boot normally, search for Hopper8's 'Odin troubleshooting' thread & try the stuff in that thread. Specifically, If you're in a situation where flashes appear to be successful but the phone still bootloops, flash the 3 part firmware linked to in his thread (only if you defnitely have an I9100 though; if you have another variant, don't).
xubeiga said:
i have the same issue right now. i need help. i dont wanna lose my phone...please does someone know the solution for this?
OP have you find it?
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I finally found a solution:laugh:
ROOT BROWSER
I somehow copied root browser from pc to sd card, and then deleted most of folders on sdcard0. And suddenly all permissions disappear.
ah and Root Browser need permission from superuser before deleting something.
Sugarfreee said:
I finally found a solution:laugh:
ROOT BROWSER
I somehow copied root browser from pc to sd card, and then deleted most of folders on sdcard0. And suddenly all permissions disappear.
ah and Root Browser need permission from superuser before deleting something.
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Great to hear! OP : please edit the title if this thread to include the word 'SOLVED' and coy the solution to first page to help others
Sugarfreee said:
I finally found a solution:laugh:
ROOT BROWSER
I somehow copied root browser from pc to sd card, and then deleted most of folders on sdcard0. And suddenly all permissions disappear.
ah and Root Browser need permission from superuser before deleting something.
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can you explain that in details? I can't seem to erase anything in my internal usb storage. says it's write protected. thanks in advance

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