Hi there. I am using a 4GB AGL SD Card. Everything works fine, I can install on to the card and run stuff off it. But as soon as I try to put any MP3 or video (DIVX) files on to the card it shows ghost files and folders of huge sizes i.e. 200gb, 168gb and the name of the files and folders created are strange characters. I try to delete them and the access is denied. Have to reset b4 i can even delete them. The folders will not open and the card when read on my PC also shows the same ghost files and folders.
My question is , is anyone else also facing the same problem and is there a way around it. I bought this card to get everything in the same place i.e. my music, videos, sat nav and programs. I can get my sat nav and programs but no music or videos. I have tried formatting the card and still get the same result.
Help will be appreciated.
Thanx in advance
Ciao
Tunndoc
Note: I did post this on another thread but no response as this was on page no 3 and possibly unread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=287235&page=3
i THINK YOU SHOULD HAVE A NEW ROM. May be Aku 3.5 Ivan test 2. I'm using this rom and it can use SD4G very well.
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after several reg hacks and program installs, a lot of files and folders on my storage card are not there. For example the folder "Program Files" is not there so my apps are gone, also DCIM which has all my pics from my digital camera.
I know the files are still there because Its a 1 gig card and on spb today plug in it sas 570mb used but when i open it and select all the files and folders available and click on properties it says they are only 223mb so i'm missing 347mb worth of files, most of them pics which i really want, they're from my vacation last week and still haven't backed them up!
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got it!! i thought about it and figured out this wasn't a ppc specific problem, so i did some research, first got a couple hits to some websites that assist you in recovering pics off digital camera memory cards and figured out all i needed was a data recovery program. I used GetDataBack and its working perfectly!
hi
am having exactly the same problem. do you need a special format of getdataback to install on the wizard? once you find the files do you copy them elsewhere or do they just then show up on the memory card?
thanks
the other day i added about 30 songs to my memory card in mp3 format and now all of the sudden, my windows media player wont lrecogize the card to add the songs to the library... ive tried restarting, soft resetting, putting it in and taking it out. nothing is working. any help?
I have the same issue on my TyTN...
really frustrating but I found a workaround: browse the storage and delete the hidden folder MSMETADATA, then try to update media player library.
You won't find such folder using the file explorer provided with WM5: you must use an enhanced file explorer such as Resco one in order to view hidden and system files.
This was a fixed inanother subject and it worked for me, as I had the same problem as you.[/quote]
I just came across the same tip but you can use the built-in file explorer - just set it to show all files and the folder will appear.
Cool, works for me, but what is at fault here? Before I learned of this trick, when i went to update library without deleting this folder it took the tytn an age to add files, in the meantime all free memory on my microsd was filled. The only way to reclaim this space was to back up everything i wanted to keep, format the card then copy everything back on.??
Workaround
I have been looking into this for about 3 weeks and I am now 95% sure it is because the storage card is full when WMPlayer tries to write its DRM / Metadata to the card. Deleting the MSMETADATA folder is only part of the fix because it frees up space but it will continue to fail. It is still a bug and HTC should fix it up but the workaround it is to leave some space on the card, i.e. don't fill it full of music. I am trialling WMplayer 11 Beta on the PC and it has an option to leave some space free when syncing. Seems to be working fine. For me, this 'feature' is one of the most frustrating things about the device so if you are suffering too then I hope this helps
i dont think it is a strorage issue because it happend to me i have a 1gb micrisd card i used up about 300 to 400mb and it did the same to me when i went to add the files to the lib it found the songs but wouldnt add them it only added the ones from the internal hdd i deled every thing off the card and put it back on i havent had a prob with is since but glad to know if it does happen againg i can just del that folder
this might even happen your card has some error.
it happened to me last time, when i bought first my hermes and tried to install the WM5Storage. Theres a huge incompatibility and my microSD developed some FAT errors causing read/write issues. Once i removed WM5Storage and freshly formatted (make sure you backup) the microSD, thinks ran smoothly.
just a bit of info for you dont know if its just mine but when i had that problem and i tryed adding files to the lib it took ages so i removed the sd card and put it back it and i got a this card is write protected message
so maybe the prob could be caused by removing the card while the phone it trying to accsess it
yer its just happened to my tytn again am going to take a more detailed look at the folder as deleting it does seem to work there must be away create a fix ill let you all know if i find any thing
right ... got the xda mini which i think is a varient of the wizard ... ive read around this part and couldnt find anything related to my problem ..
basically up till last friday i could add media from my storage card to my library on windows media player ... fine
now it only sees what is in the phone memory .. unless i go into play file and open the file manually .. then i can play from the card there is no option to even go to the storage card like there used to be when you click on library only allows me to go to my device ..
when i try to add songs it comes up with 42 files found ... then another screen says 9 files sucessfully added click done ...
doing my tits in cause i use my xda to listen to music while in uni
any ideas ... tried soft reset and battery out .. usually solves most things but not this also tired reformatting the card to no avail
So the card is detecting in file explorer but not in WMP? Need to get that straight first.
I know the card slot can be really fussy in detecting cards sometimes and you need to insert it several times.
You will have two separate libraries, one for the storage card and one for the device memory.
In the library you have to select menu > library > storage card before updating the storage card library...
yes i can see it in file explorer
wmp will play the file if i go menu>library>menu>open file i can then open files on the memory card ...
changing the library from my device to storage card cant be done as the card doesnt appear there any more ... it did till friday ... i changed nothing ... it just stopped appearing
like i say when i update library the library sees all 40 tracks ... but only adds the ones on the phone to the library
Change your miniSD pal.
Trail_rat said:
right ... got the xda mini which i think is a varient of the wizard ... ive read around this part and couldnt find anything related to my problem ..
basically up till last friday i could add media from my storage card to my library on windows media player ... fine
now it only sees what is in the phone memory .. unless i go into play file and open the file manually .. then i can play from the card there is no option to even go to the storage card like there used to be when you click on library only allows me to go to my device ..
when i try to add songs it comes up with 42 files found ... then another screen says 9 files sucessfully added click done ...
doing my tits in cause i use my xda to listen to music while in uni
any ideas ... tried soft reset and battery out .. usually solves most things but not this also tired reformatting the card to no avail
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Hey Pal. I had the same issue, why dont you try with a friend's card. I bought a 1 GB Kingston Card and it works just perfect.
Well, the only thing I can suggest is deleting the library files manually from the card and the phone (.mlb files) and try again. Otherwise back up everything anf reflash with the original ROM.
Have the same issue on my TyTN.
Storage card works flawlessly but media player library only shows "My Device" in its selection drop-down, so the Storage Card cannot be selected.
When the card is inserted media player will look for and add files, but still the card doesn't appear in the drop-down.
After hard-reset it worked correctly for a very short while, but now the only way to get to the files is to open them manually with Menu -> Open File...
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1) I deleted all *.mlb files (just one, in fact, in phone memory)
2) I deleted MSMETADATA dir from card
3) started media player and updated library, the storage card it's showing now . Don't know for how long, though. (until first sync?)
see these too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288434&highlight=storage+card+media+player
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=283331&highlight=storage+card+media+player
how do i find the memory on my TyTN phone
Hi,
I have a Kingston MiniSD 2 gb, which is found by my device (under file explorer etc.).
I can play music without any problem, but I need to select it through the file explorer. They aren't found in Windows Media.
I synchronised my device with windows media player on my pc with 400 songs or something.
I saw all songs in the library, but when I opened Windows Media on my device again (after a soft reset), everything dissapeared.
I searched for new music, Windows Media found my 400 songs, then it was adding all the found songs.. guess what: only 8 songs found, these "songs" are wav files, located on the device itself. (So none of the songs I synchronised were found)
So I reinsterted my minisd and then Windows Media said it found a storage card, "Do I need to search for music?" I click yes and the cycle goes all over again..
He finds my songs, but doesn't add them.
When I click on Menu => Library, I can only choose for "My Device", so it says nothing about a storage card..
I'm using the following rom:
mUn_1.25.TE_AKU3.5.2_WWE
If I synchronise another song, the problem stays..
Anyone knows a solution to this?
Svenitos said:
Hi,
I have a Kingston MiniSD 2 gb, which is found by my device (under file explorer etc.).
I can play music without any problem, but I need to select it through the file explorer. They aren't found in Windows Media.
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Anyone knows a solution to this?
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Sorry I can't help with a solution but I can report that I am having this problem very often with the new HTC ROM. It happened once or twice in several months when I was on the old ROM but after the upgrade to the GPS-enabled ROM the Sandisk 2GB miniSD keeps disappearing from Windows Media player.
A temporary fix is to connect the phone via ActiveSync and delete the two hidden folders in the root of the card (MSMETADATA and WMDRM). This will allow the files to be added to the WM library again.
anonimo said:
Sorry I can't help with a solution but I can report that I am having this problem very often with the new HTC ROM. It happened once or twice in several months when I was on the old ROM but after the upgrade to the GPS-enabled ROM the Sandisk 2GB miniSD keeps disappearing from Windows Media player.
A temporary fix is to connect the phone via ActiveSync and delete the two hidden folders in the root of the card (MSMETADATA and WMDRM). This will allow the files to be added to the WM library again.
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Thanks a milion, that worked! I hope it doesn't dissapear again, I will leave my miniSD in the device...
Yes great tip, thanks
anonimo said:
A temporary fix is to connect the phone via ActiveSync and delete the two hidden folders in the root of the card (MSMETADATA and WMDRM). This will allow the files to be added to the WM library again.
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I had similar problem before, but worse, I couldn't add any file at all. Your method did solve the problem.
One more point to note: You could delete those two folders in File Explorer of the device. ActiveSync is not a must. Click Menu and check Show All Files.
kennykylechan said:
One more point to note: You could delete those two folders in File Explorer of the device. ActiveSync is not a must. Click Menu and check Show All Files.
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Good point! I had forgotten about that File Explorer option!
dang!!! thanks for posting the tip!!! this also solved my problem adding files to Windows Media. thanks again.
I still can't see Storage Card in WMP. 4Gb TopRAM card.
BS...
Brownstone said:
I still can't see Storage Card in WMP. 4Gb TopRAM card.
BS...
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That might be an issue with the 4GB card itself.
Similar problems
I had very similar problems and posted on the frum before.
Look at this thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=302309
Real HELPFUL...
I do want to thank you all since this thread resolved the "No-Adding-Files-Problem" I had for a long time now. I was helpless (didin't found this thread before :-() and had to format my 4GB SD card twice. What a moron! Therefore thank you very much.
I have just experienced a similar issue on the 3rd day of owning my brand new Trinity. Tried to play some music on my 2GB MiniSD and there was no option for STORAGE CARD in the library. I updated the library a zillion times, but after successfully FINDING quite normally the 190 files the the process would get stuck as it tried to ADD them, and I got nowhere. I ejected the card then put it back in. I tried a few OFF/ONs, then a SOFT RESET, then a HARD RESET, all to no avail. After reading this thread I deleted the MSMETADATA file as suggested and then updated the library - and whaddaya know - works fine (for now)!
Hi Guys' - I can't seem to find anything about this (maybe too bleeding edge ) but I don't want to commit my miniSD slot to just running TTN6.
Does anyone have any hacks or proceedures for getting it to run off the microdrive instead. I have the full package - DVD + miniSD.
I tried copying the entire 1GB miniSD to a folder on a 2GB one and trying to manually install from there. It does install but upon running claims it can't see any maps...grrr.
Regards
//copperwave
go Tiger!!!
you need to put the maps in the root folder of the sdcard/microdrive
pocket mech
pocket mechanic can move programs from one drive to another, cleaning up the registry, links etc.
but can it move programs from sdcard to another sdcard with only one sd-slot?
well you could still move it to the microdrive first and then change the cards.
mojo2000 said:
you need to put the maps in the root folder of the sdcard/microdrive
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Quick update - Fixed
I copied the contents that were in a separate folder on my working 2GB minSD to the root of the card and one quick install later thunderbirds are go!
Thanks Guys!
//copperwave
new card
well, if you're just upgrading cards.. do it on the pc, with a cardreader to/from your HD.. much faster