Is there way to delete photos when using stock Google Photos app? I know i can use any file explorer but it is bit
frustrating
Bazilli said:
Is there way to delete photos when using stock Google Photos app? I know i can use any file explorer but it is bit
frustrating
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This is a problem if you are on any MM ROMs AND your photos are in sd card(Because apparently apps can't write to sd card in MM) OR if you haven't provided the "storage" permission for 'photos' app.(if your photos are in internal storage)
Try to use an xposed module called 'X internalSD' (I am not sure if this works but try it.) to give access to sd card for photos app.
sankarshan said:
This is a problem if you are on any MM ROMs AND your photos are in sd card(Because apparently apps can't write to sd card in MM) OR if you haven't provided the "storage" permission for 'photos' app.(if your photos are in internal storage)
Try to use an xposed module called 'X internalSD' (I am not sure if this works but try it.) to give access to sd card for photos app.
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I'm on stock lollipop.
When I was on stock ROM, I used Piktures : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.diune.pictures
In fact, SD is not managed since Android KitKat. On Marshmallow too except if you merge internal and external storage.
saintshakajin said:
When I was on stock ROM, I used Piktures : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.diune.pictures
In fact, SD is not managed since Android KitKat. On Marshmallow too except if you merge internal and external storage.
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Thanks. That app looks nice, and i never liked Google Photos anyway.
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hi,
im trying to play gameloft games on my phone.
i downloaded and installed six guns and downloaded the additional files which is about 300mb. the problem is the additional files are downloaded to my sd card and i dont have too much space left. i was just wondering how i can move the addidtional files to the internal space (10gb).
alos is there anyway to set the phone to automatically save files like these to the internal space.
thanks
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michaelatrix said:
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ive tried moving the files with a root explorer but when i load the game it just asks to download the files again because it cant find them on my sd card
You can't just move files/dirs like that. You have to set up symlinks too.
If you don't know how to do that, it might be best if you don't mess around anymore.
ravilov said:
You can't just move files/dirs like that. You have to set up symlinks too.
If you don't know how to do that, it might be best if you don't mess around anymore.
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isnt there a way i can get the data to automatically save on to my internal storage space?
which rom you use?
In CM (and CM based) roms you can change the storages so that you will be able to use the internal storage as the app storage. notice that it will change the storage settings for all the other apps (For example, the camera storage location will be in the internal instead of the SD card)
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Moonshield said:
which rom you use?
In CM (and CM based) roms you can change the storages so that you will be able to use the internal storage as the app storage. notice that it will change the storage settings for all the other apps (For example, the camera storage location will be in the internal instead of the SD card)
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yh im using neutrino rom, ive seen that setting but i dont want to move everything to phone storage, ive seen some apps that say they can transfer the data so i might try that
Every time I try to download anything the default location is the internal sd card. I try to switch it to choose the external sd card but it says "Can't find file or directory. Please make sure your SD card is ready, and USB Mass Storage is turned off."
I can not find the setting for the USB Mass Storage. But I'm able to see the sd card and see the folders and files I have on there with ES File Explorer.
Any help on this! Thanks!
*edit 4/14/2014*
Solved the problem but it requires root. See my tutorial.
_eroz said:
Every time I try to download anything the default location is the internal sd card. I try to switch it to choose the external sd card but it says "Can't find file or directory. Please make sure your SD card is ready, and USB Mass Storage is turned off."
I can not find the setting for the USB Mass Storage. But I'm able to see the sd card and see the folders and files I have on there with ES File Explorer.
Any help on this! Thanks!
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In KitKat, write access to external SD card is blocked, you need to wait for a dev to MOD the system to allow for writing to external SD card.
idtheftvictim said:
In KitKat, write access to external SD card is blocked, you need to wait for a dev to MOD the system to allow for writing to external SD card.
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Great....Thanks! I never noticed it on my S4, but then again I was rooted and running a custom rom on Day 1.
_eroz said:
Great....Thanks! I never noticed it on my S4, but then again I was rooted and running a custom rom on Day 1.
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That is why you didn't notice it....the custom ROM probably had the MOD in it...
idtheftvictim said:
That is why you didn't notice it....the custom ROM probably had the MOD in it...
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Try using the My Files app that is built in. As it is not third party it should have full access to the SD card
Gladyscoleman said:
You need to install application from Google play store. Apps names are MY File and ES File Explorer File Manager . its a internal application for android and with the help of this you full access of SD Card.
In case of any further assistance please feel free to contact.
Thank you.
Regards,
Coleman
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I couldn't find my file.
What is that?
Can you provide a link.
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Gladyscoleman said:
You need to install application from Google play store. Apps names are MY File and ES File Explorer File Manager . its a internal application for android and with the help of this you full access of SD Card.
In case of any further assistance please feel free to contact.
Thank you.
Regards,
Coleman
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Those apps let you read your external sd card. but my original question was about downloading to the external sd card which was already answered by idthiefvictim.
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Gladyscoleman said:
Did you got required application or not ? if not then I can tell you alternate applications.
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I already have those apps. They do not let me download off the web and save it on my external sd card.
_eroz said:
I already have those apps. They do not let me download off the web and save it on my external sd card.
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No problem I have a solution for this issue. Please tell me your cell phone specs first ? like cell phone internal memory? and SD card memory?
Solved the problem but it requires root. See my tutorial.
Anyone tried using this app to fix the write permissions ... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
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I just bought my very first sd card and Id like to know how to move entire folders to it.
For example I have a folder named "whatsapp images" There are roughly 10thousand pic in it. How can I move it ?
I'd also like to know if it is possible to set whatsapp to sabe future incoming media directly to the sdcard.
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higgs_ said:
I just bought my very first sd card and Id like to know how to move entire folders to it.
For example I have a folder named "whatsapp images" There are roughly 10thousand pic in it. How can I move it ?
I'd also like to know if it is possible to set whatsapp to sabe future incoming media directly to the sdcard.
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you cannot move all folders to sd-card or generally in new path.
for example for whatsapp; that s the directory created by app itself and may use it in future
if you remove this folder whatsapp will recreate it when needed but maybe u miss some files from whatsapp.
(in Android 4.4.+ 3rd party Apps cannot create file in External Memory (only system app can do this))
sd-card is good for your media music, photos, videos
if you don't want to miss any important folder use this setting;
Settings > Storage > (scroll down) Transfer Data to SD card
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Geeks Empire said:
you cannot move all folders to sd-card or generally in new path.
for example for whatsapp; that s the directory created by app itself and may use it in future
if you remove this folder whatsapp will recreate it when needed but maybe u miss some files from whatsapp.
(in Android 4.4.+ 3rd party Apps cannot create file in External Memory (only system app can do this))
sd-card is good for your media music, photos, videos
if you don't want to miss any important folder use this setting;
Settings > Storage > (scroll down) Transfer Data to SD card
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Already did that.
What I want to do is avoid whatsapp and other apps to save media in local storage.
Is that possible? Thanks in advance.
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higgs_ said:
Already did that.
What I want to do is avoid whatsapp and other apps to save media in local storage.
Is that possible? Thanks in advance.
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I already told u
(in Android 4.4.+ 3rd party Apps cannot create file in External Memory (only system app can do this))
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So App won't do this
unless u use Root App
app that get root access (so u need to root ur device and etc.)
example of pre-install app is Camera App that has option to store both in internal and external but other app cannot do this.
+ hit thanks Button instead of typing it
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Geeks Empire said:
I already told u
So App won't do this
unless u use Root App
app that get root access (so u need to root ur device and etc.)
example of pre-install app is Camera App that has option to store both in internal and external but other app cannot do this.
+ hit thanks Button instead of typing it
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My phone's already rooted. So I have to find a modified version of whatsapp ?
YES you can do what you want, get an app called foldermount, with that you can symlink ANY folder you want (including WhatsApp, large game folders, camera directory or whatever) from your internal sd card to the external sd card.
Edit: sorry you will also need handle external storage from xposed for it to be able to use the external sd
Your welcome
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higgs_ said:
My phone's already rooted. So I have to find a modified version of whatsapp ?
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Well u got ur answer
i m not sure about it But maybe thr s some whatsapp client app (unofficial app) that support something more or less.
u need to search
Good Luck
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I set spotify to download two playlist in order to be able to play them in offline mode.
Spotify alone is occupying 7gb of my internal memory. How can I move those files to the memory card (sd) ?
Folder mount
I tried wiping my SD card but it is asking for a PIN password.
I have no idea what is it.
I tried 0000 1245 but failed.
Does anyone know?
Any info in any of those XML files?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4ZURYjska-NWXFoZk9ZOFVhR00/edit?usp=sharing
P.S. WhatsApp is saving media in the internal memory, right ?
Yep, whatsapp is saving to internal memory.
Hey guys I'm having an issue with setting my sd card as my download directory, when I set it to external sd and try to download anything wether it be a picture or a document I get Message saying their is not enough space cannot finish download, now I thought it might be my sd card going bad so I went out and purchased a New one 64GB, old one was 32gb but I'm still getting the same message, I can set it to internal memory dl the file and then transfer it to my sd after just fine so I know now it's not an sd issue.
Anyone have a solution to this issue or advice on what I should try thanks
Btw I'm using boat browser if it matters
Delete
have u tried running fix permissions or formatting sd card from ur pc
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Hey guys I'm having an issue with setting my sd card as my download directory, when I set it to external sd and try to download anything wether it be a picture or a document I get Message saying their is not enough space cannot finish download, now I thought it might be my sd card going bad so I went out and purchased a New one 64GB, old one was 32gb but I'm still getting the same message, I can set it to internal memory dl the file and then transfer it to my sd after just fine so I know now it's not an sd issue.
Anyone have a solution to this issue or advice on what I should try thanks
Btw I'm using boat browser if it matters
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You could try the app SDFix by NextApp in the Play Store. It's free.
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OP - Are you rooted?
KitKat has issues with access to microSD depending on what you are doing.
You will need to enable full access to SD.
Look in the root thread ot use Xposed with Tweakbox.
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have u tried running fix permissions or formatting sd card from ur pc
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Yes I've tried both with no luck
tech_head said:
OP - Are you rooted?
KitKat has issues with access to microSD depending on what you are doing.
You will need to enable full access to SD.
Look in the root thread ot use Xposed with Tweakbox.
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Yes I am rooted, All I'm trying to do is set the sd card as my dl directory, so files save to my sd card and not internal memory.
I have xpososed as well as tweak box already installed
bayniner said:
Yes I am rooted, All I'm trying to do is set the sd card as my dl directory, so files save to my sd card and not internal memory.
I have xpososed as well as tweak box already installed
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boat browser is not a privileged app. It will not write everywhere on the sdcard with default kitkat privileges. you can change them manually or since you are rooted use an app like sdfix or an xposed module to do the change for you.
more details here
http://www.droidviews.com/restore-write-capability-to-external-sd-card-on-kitkat-manually/
I have the same problem with the internal card. i can't download anything off of playstore anymore because it says insufficient memory. I am going to have to flash the stock b06 thing and start over. blows. Oh and there is like 12 gig available on the internal card and I dont see any other way around it. Maybe after refreshing I will be able to implement the newest root method and that will clear it up. Also I DON'T have a problem saving random objects to the samsung evo 64gb (omg you have to get one) because I did the kitkat fix and it worked fine.
Is it possible to install apps to your sd card?
At this point I'm unable to download larger apps (2gb+) due to the smallish internal memory of the phone. An example App is Icewind Dale, I'm able to get the apk and install it, but it will not download obb data to the sd card at all.
Thank you for any help!
Trasc said:
Is it possible to install apps to your sd card?
At this point I'm unable to download larger apps (2gb+) due to the smallish internal memory of the phone. An example App is Icewind Dale, I'm able to get the apk and install it, but it will not download obb data to the sd card at all.
Thank you for any help!
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If u r on ur stock ROM then go to apps, scroll sideways to find SD Card press the check box and then tap move to SD Card
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Try link2sd. I can change the default install location but mine's rooted. Move as many of your other apps to SD as you can.
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Root required
I don't think this is possible without a rooted phone. Oh well!
Trasc said:
I don't think this is possible without a rooted phone. Oh well!
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What I've observed is that some apps can be moved to SD and some can't. Being rooted and having link2sd helps, and link2sd will let you set the default install path to SD (with root). But some things like Chrome can't be moved. I think it has to do with hard-coded paths in some apps and not others. And then there's the Android 5+ nonsense about not using SD to promote the cloud. Might be worth looking into Ubuntu instead of Android. Sadly, Google is a company making decisions they think will maximize profit. Ubuntu doesn't have a vested interest.
2 gigs for one app, no way would I want such a thing unless I had a terabyte of internal memory. That's bloatware.