I do a backup in NanDroid, to the external SD card. And plug the phone to mac/pc using usb cable
Browsing the SD card on computer clearly shows that about 1 GB is used now (it was empty before backup)
But the backup itself is not visible, on both OSX and Windows 7
Only when browsing in the phone itself I see the backup file/folder
When I open file browser in Android, it looks like the backup folder has CHMOD permissions set to only allow access for Owner and Group (not others), but I can't change it there (it's just for viewing properties I guess)
Tried installing Root Browser and change permissions for the backup folder (to give read access to everybody). Result: "not possible on some systems" o.0
Is CHMOD permissions the reason, or is it because the computer cache is not refreshed for the file browsing? (but the used SD card space IS updated on computer, so I doubt that's it)
How to fix or get around this?
Phone is a rooted Sony Xperia Go with Android 4.4.4. Backup is CWM
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I have a few hundred apps on my SDCard from my MYTOUCH but I can't seem to find a way to put them n the SDCARD for my X10 using the SE PC Companion....I could just use the other SDCARD in my X10, but then the phone does not recognize my folder where my pictures are. I also have word documents on that SDCARd I would like to keep along with mybackup pro app back up files are there also.
Just mount the drive onto the PC so the computer sees your X10 as a removable drive. Then you can just stick the APK or whatever into the right folder through your PC. PC Companion is used for backup and restore for the most part. Not really transferring files, its not that efficient.
possible work around
you can't directly open files on the SD card, but you can use any file manager app from the android market to access the SD card and open files (APKs) from there
i personally use AndFTP which is also an ftp client
Hi
I had some really strange issues with my SD card files and I was wondering if anyone could help.
Let's start with the start .
I'm running a GB ROM (OneDroid GB06) with Franco's kernel from 02 oct. Using a 16Gb class 6 SD card from A-Data. Partitions made with CWR version 3.1 (I think).
Anyway the problem is like this. I am using my phone as a voice recorder with AndRecorder Free from the Market. Usually record 10-15 minutes (up to 15MB) interviews and sometimes I record like 10 of them without downloading them to the PC. The problem I had was that after I recorded a few of them, when I connect the phone to PC with data cable, I can't see the recorded files in Explorer.
At first I had an issue when connecting the phone in USB storage mode it told me that I had some errors that had to be fixed. I could not see the files I needed in explorer and after dissconnecting from PC the files were gone from OI File Manager as well. I was however able to find them in the LOST.DIR.
I took the card out, put it in a card reader, backed up my files and did a full format and put all my files back. No more "need to fix" messages when connecting to PC, however I still cannot see the files that I record in Windows Explorer while connected in USB storage mode. In Oi File Manager I can see them, play them and even send to Dropbox via WiFi. Or if I take the card out and put it in a reader I am able to see them in Explorer as well.
Anyone has any idea about this? Kernel or ROM issue?
I used the same program (AndRecorder) before on 2.2 and I'm using it on another O1 running official 2.2.2 and never had a problem like this.
Blueyedevil said:
Hi
I had some really strange issues with my SD card files and I was wondering if anyone could help.
Let's start with the start .
I'm running a GB ROM (OneDroid GB06) with Franco's kernel from 02 oct. Using a 16Gb class 6 SD card from A-Data. Partitions made with CWR version 3.1 (I think).
Anyway the problem is like this. I am using my phone as a voice recorder with AndRecorder Free from the Market. Usually record 10-15 minutes (up to 15MB) interviews and sometimes I record like 10 of them without downloading them to the PC. The problem I had was that after I recorded a few of them, when I connect the phone to PC with data cable, I can't see the recorded files in Explorer.
At first I had an issue when connecting the phone in USB storage mode it told me that I had some errors that had to be fixed. I could not see the files I needed in explorer and after dissconnecting from PC the files were gone from OI File Manager as well. I was however able to find them in the LOST.DIR.
I took the card out, put it in a card reader, backed up my files and did a full format and put all my files back. No more "need to fix" messages when connecting to PC, however I still cannot see the files that I record in Windows Explorer while connected in USB storage mode. In Oi File Manager I can see them, play them and even send to Dropbox via WiFi. Or if I take the card out and put it in a reader I am able to see them in Explorer as well.
Anyone has any idea about this? Kernel or ROM issue?
I used the same problem before on 2.2 and I'm using it on another O1 running official 2.2.2 and never had a problem like this.
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Few times the same problem happens to me I am using a sandisk 4gb SDHC card and i clicked some photos from the camera and those photos were visible in the gallery but when i connected to usb storage on computer, photos were not visible... I'm also using FRANCO.KERNEL for gingerbread 2oct but with stock ROM..
First - install Root Toolbox or Dual SD mount widget and try double-mounting the card when connected. If it fails try copying the parent folder to PC or try to list via typing (Should be on the sdcard directory you store the files) dir /a:h or dir /a:s in cmd (Should be your last hope, though).
Otherwise, try setting up a FTP Server and make sure the card is using a FAT32 file system.
Ianis, thanks for the solution, but I just want a way to make it work as it should, not to try and go back in DOS mode just to copy some freaking files.
Did you try:
Ianis G. Vasilev said:
First - install Root Toolbox or Dual SD mount widget and try double-mounting the card when connected.
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Try fix permissions in CWM. If that is not helping, use Root Explorer an check file or folder permissions. Also try to swich between R/O and R/W modes.
Try to buy another phone and sd card!
s0v3r3ign69 said:
Try to buy another phone and sd card!
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Next time keep your mouth shut. At least this way the other people won't be aware of the disaster that lies within.
I made a few backups using CLockwormod onto my int and ext SD cards. I now want to transfer them to my computer to save some space, but that's where the problem lies. I'm not sure why but it automatically disconnects me and gives me an error as soon as I attempt to move any of the backup folders from the SD cards to the PC. Moving image files to and from the phone and PC is fine. It's as if some program locked those folders and I can't figure out why. I have Rom Manager and Clockword Mod Recovery installed. Please help, my only other option is to delete the backups through rom manager. USB Debugging mode is on
THanks
Found a guide outlining the steps. My problem is with Step 4.
www dot vikitech dot c o m/10347/perform-nandroid-backup-restore-android-device
Droid explorer
Download this program to your computer to transfer the files
http://de.codeplex.com/releases/view/87215
I managed to connect my device using droid explorer, located the backup folder in the internal sd, and clicked on "copy to local computer" and it is still hanging at the transferring files screen with 0 bytes moved and "Copying 0 items". I'm wondering these backup files are being used during the transfer, which could be preventing me from moving them. Doesn't make any sense since i dont think any background processes would need to use backup files...
I gave up. The same thing. Phone doesn't stay connected. So I went back to my old habit of using ftp file transfer. I use Filezilla on the PC and use FTPServer (https://play.google.com/store/search?q=ftpserver) on the S3.
I've already accounted for the usb disconnecting on screen lock. Set display to never turn off while idling, turned off power saving mode, disabled screen lock, and that maintains the usb connection...but the problem is that i can't transfer files! Guess my only other option is to upload to dropbox u.u
UPDATE: I see my phone in My Computer but kies will not recognize it. This is a stock rooted Samsung S3 SGH-T999. Turned USB Debugging off, Updated Kies to latest version, Installed samsung usb drivers
Verizon HTC Rezound, rooted, using stock ROM with some bloatware uninstalled. Android 4.0.3 (4.03.605.2 710RD, received OTA from Verizon ages ago... I really haven't messed much with this phone).
Windows 7 Pro (both my laptop and my desktop... I've tried this two places now).
Whenever I plug it into one of my computers, I can only open the drive that has TL-Bootstrap.exe and the drv and img folders. The SD card and the internal storage (faked SD card, I guess it is) come up as Removable Disks, but they're greyed out and I can't open them in Windows Explorer. I don't get a popup for connection type whenever I connect the phone to a computer, but I have gone in the settings and set it to ask every time and also to default to disk drive.
I've cleaned my system of drivers, installed HTC_BMP_USB_Driver_x64_1.0.5375.msi and HTCDriver_4.2.0.001.exe and the drivers appear to have installed correctly. I don't think this is a computer problem... I'm thinking it's a Rezound problem. Phone works fine otherwise, and I can see the SD card using Astro and/or Root Explorer.
I've tried it with USB Debugging on and USB Debugging off. Fastboot is off.
I've uninstalled almost every program (I'm going to wipe it and give it to a friend, but want to fix this issue first).
Still installed:
Titanium Backup
TrustGo
Twicca
Verizon Messages
SMS Backup & Restore
SuperSU
SD Maid + Pro Unlocker
Android Lost
Greenify
Better Battery Stats
Barcode Scanner
BatteryGuru
Apex Launcher
BusyBox
AdFree
Can anyone help me figure out WTF is going on? I just want to copy stuff to and from the SD card to my computer, and she's going to want to do the same to restore her programs.
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Verizon HTC Rezound, rooted, using stock ROM with some bloatware uninstalled. Android 4.0.3 (4.03.605.2 710RD, received OTA from Verizon ages ago... I really haven't messed much with this phone).
Windows 7 Pro (both my laptop and my desktop... I've tried this two places now).
Whenever I plug it into one of my computers, I can only open the drive that has TL-Bootstrap.exe and the drv and img folders. The SD card and the internal storage (faked SD card, I guess it is) come up as Removable Disks, but they're greyed out and I can't open them in Windows Explorer. I don't get a popup for connection type whenever I connect the phone to a computer, but I have gone in the settings and set it to ask every time and also to default to disk drive.
I've cleaned my system of drivers, installed HTC_BMP_USB_Driver_x64_1.0.5375.msi and HTCDriver_4.2.0.001.exe and the drivers appear to have installed correctly. I don't think this is a computer problem... I'm thinking it's a Rezound problem. Phone works fine otherwise, and I can see the SD card using Astro and/or Root Explorer.
I've tried it with USB Debugging on and USB Debugging off. Fastboot is off.
I've uninstalled almost every program (I'm going to wipe it and give it to a friend, but want to fix this issue first).
Still installed:
Titanium Backup
TrustGo
Twicca
Verizon Messages
SMS Backup & Restore
SuperSU
SD Maid + Pro Unlocker
Android Lost
Greenify
Better Battery Stats
Barcode Scanner
BatteryGuru
Apex Launcher
BusyBox
AdFree
Can anyone help me figure out WTF is going on? I just want to copy stuff to and from the SD card to my computer, and she's going to want to do the same to restore her programs.
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Guess this phone is kind of a dead model, eh?
Download the latest HTCSync and install as administrator.
Try a live Linux CD... I am guessing this is more a PC config than anything else.
If all else fails, use ES Explorer or something similar and copy every thing to external SD and do a factory default with the card removed and try again
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Tl;Dr what are some good methods of copying files to and from the computer, on Windows and Mac
HI. I haven't rooted my Pixel 4 but I heard you could get the unlock menu to ungrey by adding an unactivated Google FI sim or other sim.
So I'm saying I could consider Titanium Backup.
But I'm trying to figure out how to backup pictures with folder structure. Mostly.
Maybe apps and settings, other files.
My main problem is Android File Transfer I'm using on my Mac stops completely when a single file fails and barely shows any info, just the last file in an error message. And then have to reCopy the whole folder overwrite or manually some files.
Is there a good wireless file transfer option?
Or as I'm saying maybe another computer software, or to mount storage or use an SD card but the Pixel 4 doesn't have. Maybe use ADB but will that quit on fail too but more verbosely?
Android is awesome; I tend to love it for its filesystem and USB mounting.
Isn't there just a way to natively mount it? Or next time get a phone with SD (and better battery). And root.