If someone hasn't already done this; can someone please make an app that lets you download strait to the sdcard. I only have access to a computer at home. It would be nice to download the newest ROMs from my phone and skip the computer all together.
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Depending on the file, my phone downloads directly to /sdcard/download/
mine to but I want to be able to download a rom directly to the root of the sdcard. If its in a folder it won't work.
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ive had roms in folders before, worked for me
Download Astro file manager go into downloads.. Long press and hold on the ROM and copy it.. hit the bottom on the top which will take it to the root of the SD card and there you go!
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Depending on the file, my phone downloads directly to /sdcard/download/
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How can I set it up do that my phone downloads to my sd card?
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Terri M said:
How can I set it up do that my phone downloads to my sd card?
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Usually you download the file directly from the webpage using a Browser, like Dolphin...
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joeld82 said:
mine to but I want to be able to download a rom directly to the root of the sdcard. If its in a folder it won't work.
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You can also utilize a terminal application and utilize the command "mv" to move from /sdcard/downloads/ to /sdcard/. Also, you should be able to install from a folder as long as you mount the system and select install zip from sdcard.
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How do I delete unwanted backups in twrp??
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RevosFTS said:
How do I delete unwanted backups in twrp??
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Go in to your TWRP folder either via file explorer, root explorer, or hooking up to your PC via USB, then go to back ups, then you should see "00000000000", go there, and make sure you delete the right one.
Anyone knows where can the backup folder be? I searched on CWM folder but it's not there. I'm trying to move the backup files to my computer.
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theedon323 said:
Anyone knows where can the backup folder be? I searched on CWM folder but it's not there. I'm trying to move the backup files to my computer.
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/data/media/clockworkmod/backup
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/data/media/clockworkmod/backup
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Not there either. I've searched every folder. It's only shows when I go into recovery.
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theedon323 said:
Anyone knows where can the backup folder be? I searched on CWM folder but it's not there. I'm trying to move the backup files to my computer.
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Mount>shell>emulated>cwm>backup
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/data/media/clockworkmod/backup
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my data folder on root is empty
heat361 said:
Mount>shell>emulated>cwm>backup
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Mnt>shell is empty on my stock ROM
I had cwm made many backups and just changed to twrp but my internal storage is all filled up and I cannot field the previous backups to delete... Any help?
I am having this same problem too and am searching for solution... I have asked all over the forum and also googled but to no avail. Help please....
Need to search harder...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38857026&postcount=18
But my /data folder is empty. I use root explorer and couldn't find anything in /data folder. Was previously looking for WPA_supplicant for my ap list also....
I am currently using root explorer and es explorer v3. ES explorer v3 doesn't have the root settings. I'll download the stable version from play store and try.
Update : I've got it working. This means only es explorer can see CWM backup and wpa_supplicant
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Need to search harder...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38857026&postcount=18
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Yes it does as I'm using it! Seriously, follow EVERY instruction on my post and look at the pictures
I did some testing on my own. Root explorer works too. Just need to toggle r/w from root location. Data folder populated after that. As for the latest es explorer v3, toggling root explorer will enable data folder contents to be viewed.
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Were does the .apk file go when i download from Google play store and/or can i set it to download to the sd card.......
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jezcullen09 said:
Were does the .apk file go when i download from Google play store and/or can i set it to download to the sd card.......
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There are two ways to move apps to sd
1 - go into applications in phone settings
select the app you want to move
select move to sd card
Note this option is not available with all apps and may break them
Widgets cannot be moved to sd card this way - they will not work
2 - use link2sd
Create 2nd ext partition in cwm (it will format sd card so backup)
Install & run link2sd app & select the correct ext for your kernel (EXT4 is most common)
Go to settings in app select auto link
Your can manually move (link) apps to sd card by clicking them & selecting create link
Note this method requires root & is much better than option 1 as apps will not break
For more info see link2sd thread
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There are two ways to move apps to sd
1 - go into applications in phone settings
select the app you want to move
select move to sd card
Note this option is not available with all apps and may break them
Widgets cannot be moved to sd card this way - they will not work
2 - use link2sd
Create 2nd ext partition in cwm (it will format sd card so backup)
Install & run link2sd app & select the correct ext for your kernel (EXT4 is most common)
Go to settings in app select auto link
Your can manually move (link) apps to sd card by clicking them & selecting create link
Note this method requires root & is much better than option 1 as apps will not break
For more info see link2sd thread
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He didn't mean that..he meant about the .apk file..not the app..
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jezcullen09 said:
Were does the .apk file go when i download from Google play store and/or can i set it to download to the sd card.......
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It is downloaded first and then installed..if u want to keep a copy of the apps instead of backing them up..open any root file explorer and go here..
/data/app
You'll find all your play store installed .apk files over there..
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U won't get apk file when u download from playstore the app will directly get installed.. if u want apk file then use androzip file manager r titanium backup to backup ur app as .apk file for future reinstallation..
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U won't get apk file when u download from playstore the app will directly get installed.. if u want apk file then use androzip file manager r titanium backup to backup ur app as .apk file for future reinstallation..
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U can get it..read my above post..try it..u'll find all ur .apk files..
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It is downloaded first and then installed..if u want to keep a copy of the apps instead of backing them up..open any root file explorer and go here..
/data/app
You'll find all your play store installed .apk files over there..
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That is correct - you can also use root uninstaller which can back them up for you and can also be used to reinstall apps not currently installed on phone that you have previously downloaded
@eatheat u r correct bro but the problem is he should have root acess to see that and if he uninstall a app then that apk file in root folder will also get deleted n he won't b having any backup to install in future..
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@eatheat u r correct bro but the problem is he should have root acess to see that and if he uninstall a app then that apk file in root folder will also get deleted n he won't b having any backup to install in future..
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Easiest way is Just download a file maneger like es file explorer or astro file maneger. You can easily backup installed apps without having to root.
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@Everyone ..he asked where it all went..not how to back them up..
If he wants to back up..he can just take anything off the store..I use Astro and DroidSail super app remover for backing up system apps..
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pavan_19 said:
@eatheat u r correct bro but the problem is he should have root acess to see that and if he uninstall a app then that apk file in root folder will also get deleted n he won't b having any backup to install in future..
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Well, thing is.. you dont need root access to see /data/app folder.. try opening ES file explorer and see root folder and you can copy those apk files to sdcard without root permission...
Anyway op's question has been answered..
Deadly. said:
Well, thing is.. you dont need root access to see /data/app folder.. try opening ES file explorer and see root folder and you can copy those apk files to sdcard without root permission...
Anyway op's question has been answered..
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Yeah..by the one and only.. ME..
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Hi, i have galaxy s4 i9500 rooted.
i accidentally copied .nomedia file into /storage/emulated but after i deleted it i still cant see any pictures or music in gallery or any other app, how to fix this ?
Thanks before hand
Rescan your SDcard. Either reboot your phone, or download rescanSD app from the play store.
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Rescan your SDcard. Either reboot your phone, or download rescanSD app from the play store.
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it did not help..
i tried Rescan SD from "sTOOPIDfiG" and "Kevinpr007"
it still not working
but, i did use the camera to capture new pictures,
the new ones i can see in the gallery, but the old ones still cant, all the picture in the same folder !!
1. Copy them (not the parent folder) to another file or off device
2. Reboot
3. Copy back to device original folder
4. Reboot
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1. Copy them (not the parent folder) to another file or off device
2. Reboot
3. Copy back to device original folder
4. Reboot
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thanks, it did worked, but i would be more thankful if you can tell me what was the problem ?
khalilman said:
thanks, it did worked, but i would be more thankful if you can tell me what was the problem ?
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Sorry, without actually seeing the folder before, I would only be guessing
Glad its sorted
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Hai, if you using dualboot mode, I just found the new way to install app in second rom without entering it, it's easy
- Open root explorer/ file explorer
- Choose the app you want[if you have the APK files], or take it from the folder data/app in your primary rom
- Copy the APK files to folder .secondrom/data/app [paste here]
- Don't rewrite the permission, it's automatic changed
- Now reboot, n enter your second rom
Note: I only try this in the primary rom, so if you wanted to try it in second rom, tell me it's works or not
Don't forget to hit THANKS button
nasheich said:
Hai, if you using dualboot mode, I just found the new way to install app in second rom without entering it, it's easy
- Open root explorer/ file explorer
- Choose the app you want[if you have the APK files], or take it from the folder data/app in your primary rom
- Copy the APK files to folder .secondrom/data/app [paste here]
- Don't rewrite the permission, it's automatic changed
- Now reboot, n enter your second rom
Note: I only try this in the primary rom, so if you wanted to try it in second rom, tell me it's works or not
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Or just install them regularly.
Luigi2012SM64DS said:
Or just install them regularly.
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It's works too
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