Anyone can tell me How to remove Hardware like SD card safely drom W8?
i don't know if there's an easier way than this, but you can go to windows explorer and right click on the removable device, then select eject.
quite odd that i don't see the device under "Device" section for metro tho...
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How can I see if a program is installed on the SD card or the device?
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Check your "Programs" folder, there will be one on the SD card as well if you have already installed something on it. Even if it shows on SD it doesn't mean it hasn't left some things in the main memory, like dlls etc. If you want to know exactly what went where, something like s-k-tools would show all the details in the "installation" category. Or you could check the cab if you have a cab editor on your Windows PC and see what goes where.
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As the title says, trying to find this root folder. Is it the Windows folder? Looking to install the XDAndroid build.
Also, which build is currently the best/most stable to install?
Thanks!
you need to install it on the root of the SD Card, not the root of the phone.
\storage card
when you connect the phone to your computer with ActiveSync/Windows Mobile Device Center... open My Computer, double-click on Mobile Device, and then double-click on Storage Card, that will bring you to the "root" folder of the SD.
Alternately, if you have a Standard SD card reader on your computer you can take the microSD out of the phone, put in a micro-to-standard SD adapter, and access it on your computer that way.... file transfer speeds will be a little quicker that way too.
As for which Android build is better.... that's like asking which Windows Mobile ROM is better.... it's all a matter of taste. Do you want a build with HTC Sense, or a base Froyo build? what kinds of options are you looking for? Overclocked or no? I would suggest going to the Android Development section on the other HD2 section, and look at the different builds, what they offer, and see which one offers the things you want?
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you need to install it on the root of the SD Card, not the root of the phone.
\storage card
when you connect the phone to your computer with ActiveSync/Windows Mobile Device Center... open My Computer, double-click on Mobile Device, and then double-click on Storage Card, that will bring you to the "root" folder of the SD.
Alternately, if you have a Standard SD card reader on your computer you can take the microSD out of the phone, put in a micro-to-standard SD adapter, and access it on your computer that way.... file transfer speeds will be a little quicker that way too.
As for which Android build is better.... that's like asking which Windows Mobile ROM is better.... it's all a matter of taste. Do you want a build with HTC Sense, or a base Froyo build? what kinds of options are you looking for? Overclocked or no? I would suggest going to the Android Development section on the other HD2 section, and look at the different builds, what they offer, and see which one offers the things you want?
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Yeah, I knew it had to be installed on the card, just thought there was a folder name root.
Yes, I want sense, no over clicking needed. Just a solid and stable build of Android with all hardware working. If it doesn't work out, the option to go back to windows.
Hey,
No matter what Android ROM (SD option) I choose to use on my HD2, I cannot seem to transfer files onto my SD Card. Let me explain... I plug my phone in, activate the disk drive option, drag and drop some music into my Music folder on the phone, disconnect, go into the File Manager on my phone and nothing is there. If I plug it back into my computer and check the SD card, it's all there. Why can't my phone see it? Is there a different location I need to store this stuff to access it? Is that why the phone has trouble seeing stuff off the SD card because it's in use?
If any solutions could be offered, I'd be extremely grateful . Apologies if a similar thread exists, I've searched and searched and can't find anything to solve my problem!
Creights
thecreighton said:
Hey,
No matter what Android ROM (SD option) I choose to use on my HD2, I cannot seem to transfer files onto my SD Card. Let me explain... I plug my phone in, activate the disk drive option, drag and drop some music into my Music folder on the phone, disconnect, go into the File Manager on my phone and nothing is there. If I plug it back into my computer and check the SD card, it's all there. Why can't my phone see it? Is there a different location I need to store this stuff to access it? Is that why the phone has trouble seeing stuff off the SD card because it's in use?
If any solutions could be offered, I'd be extremely grateful . Apologies if a similar thread exists, I've searched and searched and can't find anything to solve my problem!
Creights
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Hi,
My suggestion is to always use a card reader,thus avoiding any chance of data corruption.
Some programs have i a specific libraryfolder. Files placed elsewhere cannot be found.
Pick any explorer app to check if that app can see the files or use anothe player.
thecreighton said:
Hey,
No matter what Android ROM (SD option) I choose to use on my HD2, I cannot seem to transfer files onto my SD Card. Let me explain... I plug my phone in, activate the disk drive option, drag and drop some music into my Music folder on the phone, disconnect, go into the File Manager on my phone and nothing is there. If I plug it back into my computer and check the SD card, it's all there. Why can't my phone see it? Is there a different location I need to store this stuff to access it? Is that why the phone has trouble seeing stuff off the SD card because it's in use?
If any solutions could be offered, I'd be extremely grateful . Apologies if a similar thread exists, I've searched and searched and can't find anything to solve my problem!
Creights
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There is an app called "DROPBOX" that will help you transfer files over to SD without plugging it in a bit like Bluetooth
Ok So I am here because I've posted in other places in these forums with no replies yet, So it would be better to create a thread specific to my problem.
I have an Omnia 2, thinking of acquiring the Fryo 2.2 OS, not specific about wether I want what version but here are the problems I come across before being able to install it.
1- plugging in my phone under Settings -> My storage will not show my storage on my computer, having the external SD option will show my 16GB SD card.
2- Backing up. How do I back up my storage if I can't see it on my computer? When I turn on active sync a blank storage appears other than my SD card (assuming its the internal storage) but the size seems rather small (167MB). I've been reading peoples' posts and I'm supposed to have around 2GB I believe, and either way the files I'm trying to put inside for the android OS don't seem to fit there.
3- Partitions? How can I set those up for both the internal and external storage? Is there a program or feature to do so? My SD card under properties says FAT-32 so I'm not sure on how to do it IF I need to.
4- Using a W7 computer, so that knocks off any ubuntu installations, and also link is broken for Almars Beta 1 file that I was thinking of using for an SD installation.
Any help would be appreciated, I've had this phone since 2009 and I'm really hoping I can come across some help to make it work since I do want to keep this phone for a bit longer before I spend more money on a different cellphone!
Thank you!
Try out the new CyanogenMod from the link below.
http://windows.modaco.com/topic/346446-cyanogenmod-beta1-omnia-2-updated-02122011/
It has the SD Card auto installer, try it..
Back up data on your SD card first and then format your SD card within the phone and then use auto installer to install it.
As you said your computer wont detect the My Storage, try the steps below..
Transfer your data from My Storage to external SD Card, then connect your phone to computer using My Storage mode in settings.
Download Mini Tool partition wizard and format your My Storage (Mini tool partition will be able to see your My Storage even though your computer doesn't).
After format, your computer should be able to detect My Storage.
Now copy the downloaded android files to My Storage and run the auto installer as instructed in the ReadMe file inside the download package.
PS: Don't forget to backup the data on SD Card to your computer
Hope this helps
Ok so what you meant by taking things from my storage is going to file explorer and basically copying everything from the "my device" to the SD card?
Just want to make sure because if it doesent work then I haven't gotten anything backed up right.
Went to file explorer -> copied everything in the top folder which is application date, connMgr, doc and setttings, program files etc. is this all thats needed basically?
Thanks
P.S some of the things I tried taking like global.txt or exe couldn't be copied because of violations or some weird error, is it alright not to have those?
Update: My storage is still not revealed by the mini tool partition program, went under usb settings -> my storage and refreshed disk information, nothing shows up ugh it might be impossible for me to do this after all....
nobody can help me in regards to this? well then I guess a new cellphone is in order
grrrrr I should've gone with a iphone 3G or BB 9700 at the time instead...
ClaudioPerez said:
Ok so what you meant by taking things from my storage is going to file explorer and basically copying everything from the "my device" to the SD card?
Just want to make sure because if it doesent work then I haven't gotten anything backed up right.
Went to file explorer -> copied everything in the top folder which is application date, connMgr, doc and setttings, program files etc. is this all thats needed basically?
Thanks
P.S some of the things I tried taking like global.txt or exe couldn't be copied because of violations or some weird error, is it alright not to have those?
Update: My storage is still not revealed by the mini tool partition program, went under usb settings -> my storage and refreshed disk information, nothing shows up ugh it might be impossible for me to do this after all....
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I guess you will have to reflash the ROM again since your problem seems to be unsolvable. My suggestions is to flash a stock 6.5.3 ROM before you transfer the auto SD installer.
So, you're getting a Force Close when you select the Storage option in Settings, huh? Well, luckily, I discovered a fix!
Firstly, it's your external SD Card. Which, we will fix. However, first let's clarify the issue, just to be sure you are at the right place.
Settings -> Storage
When you click it, you may see it appear for a second, but then it closes and then you get the Force Close error. And no matter how many times you reflash or reboot, it's still there.
Now, you need to connect your external SD Card to your computer. You can do this by:
Inserting the card into a slot in your computer, if there is one
Inserting the card into a card reader connected to your computer
Plugging your phone into your computer and being able to browse it through two drives. You can browse the internal memory, or your external card. However, it is recommened you use one of the above methods
OK, so now, I'm assuming that you can browse your card's memory, right? Even if you can't because it's giving you formatting errors, don't worry. Because the fix will fix that too!
OK, so, now we have to format your card. A badly formatted or corrupted card is actually causing the FC.
So, if you're on Windows, you can use the command line to do it, or just the regular, easy way. Which we're going to do.
Windows
Go to My Computer
Open your SD card and make sure all files are backed up, if any
Right click your SD Card
Don't be an idiot. Double check that it's your SD Card
Click the Format option in the drop down list
Of course, format it. You'll need to select the options, however most of it is done. However, make sure in the drop down list that FAT32 is selected. It works best. You COULD try Ext4 afterwards if you still have the FC error, if you have that option.
De-select the "Quick Format" option in the window. Yeah, yeah. I know it's quick, but just do it.
When it's done, just to be sure, safely remove the drive. The quickest and easiest way to do this is right clicking the SD Card again, and selecting "Eject"
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Ubuntu (or similar Linux distribution)
Go to the file browser. You can select the Home option in the sidebar to do this quickly
Go on the SD Card, you can do this through the sidebar which lists the folders and such
Back up all your files if any
Open the Dash Home (you can press the Windows key to do this if you have it)
Search for "Disk Utility" and open it. If you don't have it, then, make sure you have the latest version of Ubuntu
In Disk Utility, navigate to the SD Card through the sidebar. It might have in small text "MMC/SD" in it's option
At the BOTTOM, select Format Volume. BOTTOM. Remember, at the BOTTOM. You want to format the volume. I'm not sure about the top format option.
OK, as always, fill the options in the windows. You might want to rename the card and stuff too. It's best to have the Ext4 or FAT32 option selected in the drop down list.
Format it!
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Now, pop the thing in ye phone.
Bro tip:
In Ubuntu, if you're getting the "Drive is busy" error when trying to format it, then, your best bet is to reboot your machine. If it doesn't work still, then reboot again, but perhaps with the card reader or SD Card out this time. Try a variation. If you still have no luck, Google is your best friend. I had this issue, and couldn't get it to work (however I was too lazy to reboot multiple times so whatever). I used Windows in the end, worked a charm. However because I wanted to do it nicely, I used command line to do it, as it's a really good pro tool.
So, hopefully you're not getting FCs now. If you still are, or need help with the instructions, just reply to the post. I'd prefer that you post in this thread than PM me as I get a lot of PMs and a lot to reply too.
kthxbai
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