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Does micro sd card show when connected to PC??

Hello All
I've posted the question on the Acer Tablet Forum as well and thought might be useful to get some answerse here as well.
Can anyone access the micro sd card when the Acer is connected to the PC- I can't, only the Acer device storage shows.
Is it meant to show?
Tablet is not Rooted.
Thanks

Acer reply should be official support this funtion after v3.1.
But no detail release date.

Nope, it does not show-up in PC or in Mac. And as netspring said, it will be supported in HC 3.1.

If you are rooted, you can use a terminal (command line) app to MOUNT the micro card somewhere on the internal storage. Then you can copy files from the PC to the micro, but you can not see them on the PC side. Also, in my limited testing, if you transfer files from the PC to this "mount point" it creates 2 copies, 1 on the micro card and one in the internal mem. It is very odd behavior, and I think its issues like that, that prevented out of the box support until all the issues were resolved.

I'm using File expert, a free root explorer; first you copy the necessary files to your internal storage, then on your tablet copy them to mounted SD.

mznk said:
Nope, it does not show-up in PC or in Mac. And as netspring said, it will be supported in HC 3.1.
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Sorry for my bad english.
HC 3.1 don't support this function.
Future should be support this function (May be HC 3.2).
No detail release date yet.

Thanks for responses all!
Was hoping HC3.1 would support this- ah well will have to wait!
I guess I'll keep copying to internal storage then to mico sd!
Cheers!

I use Droid Explorer on my pc, it gives access to the entire file system. It requires adb, and usb debugging on the tab, and may require root (not sure, maybe someone who is stock can test). But, I have access to all of my files, and the interface is nice.

Until a later release fixes the problem - Go old school, put the card into a usb card reader and connect to pc, connect A500 and move files back and forth to your heart's content.

netspring said:
Sorry for my bad english.
HC 3.1 don't support this function.
Future should be support this function (May be HC 3.2).
No detail release date yet.
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Strange this.
I had an Archos 101, ran A2.2 and you could see both the internal sd and the external sd from a computer (mounted like any other removable drive).
Now, on the A500 with A3.0, and soon A3.1, we lose that function. What a moronic decision!

FYI, on the Asus TF, you can see the MicroSD as a subdirectory when connected to a PC/Mac. I guess like the SD card support itself, it is an "unofficial" solution, so there's no reason why Acer couldn't offer something similar.
Regards,
Dave

Another FYI, there is an app for NC called NookColorUMS that runs under Gingerbread and lets you mount any SD partition to make it visible to your PC. I'll try and see tonight if it loads/runs on A500's Honeycomb. Perhaps a 3.0 port exists, or could be made.

Does 3.1 fix this.....and other bugs as well??
Sent from my XT720 using XDA App

agree
metpolds said:
Until a later release fixes the problem - Go old school, put the card into a usb card reader and connect to pc, connect A500 and move files back and forth to your heart's content.
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Best solution for now - a microsd card reader is very very cheap - hook reader into PC, copy files to SD, put SD back in tab. Sure, bit of a pain - but better then the extra wait of having to copy large files twice (once to internal storage once to microsd).

I had wondered that myself and had hoped that HC 3.1 would allow this...guess we have to wait for 3.2 for that.
I keep getting the feeling that HC is "nearly there" but needs those few final tweaks to push it over the finish line. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't bother me personally and I'm an Android guy through and through, but I can see why Apple is so popular with some people.

FooFooNZ said:
I had wondered that myself and had hoped that HC 3.1 would allow this...guess we have to wait for 3.2 for that.
I keep getting the feeling that HC is "nearly there" but needs those few final tweaks to push it over the finish line. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't bother me personally and I'm an Android guy through and through, but I can see why Apple is so popular with some people.
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And, yes, I know that Apple products don't even have the option of a micro sd card in the first place!

[Q] Can the Acer a500 support any other Android OS released except Honeycomb or ICS?

​hello, I accidentally deleted the /sdcard folder and now it appears that i've lost all my data. So, i've deleted the folder by mistake from windows explorer and the tablet "auto created" a new one and none of my data shows up. I've tried about a dozen recovery programs but none will recognize my tablet. How can I make it show in Windows 7 like a Removable Device and not like a Portable Media Player. I kown it's more of a windows question but maybe someone else here made the stupid mistake i did and kowns how to slove my problem or please send me to a forum were I can get some help.
ps: I kown not to write anything on the tablet's storage until I solve this.
ps2: i don't actually have a sd card, all my data is on the internal memory.
Thank you!
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​Had some free time lately and did some research and I found out that the reason I can’t access the internal storage through software like recuva or other data recovery sw, it is because Honeycomb uses MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) instead of UMS (USB Mass Storage), like android did until honeycomb and data recovery software doesn’t work on MTP, or at least none of the ones I’ve tried, and I’ve tried a few. So, I decided to change the thread question to: Can the Acer a500 support any other Android OS released except honeycomb or ICS (I read it uses MTP also)? and: Can the internal storage be accessed by a recovery software on Linux or any kind of OS? plus: Did anyone manage to recover data from internal storage through any method?
Ps: I don’t need a full working rom, just the touch screen or a mouse so I can mount the internal storage.
Ps2: I would have tried it myself, but I don’t have the knowledge(all I could think about was to download the rom from other tablets that run on 2.3) or the time to joggle with roms on my acer so if any of you developers out there could help me I would be in great debt to you.

Have you tried these apps? (seems you need root though)
I don't know if they will work, but just trying to help you out (I too have deleted my internal memory, but it always happened while ROM flashing... forgot to back up my files first).
https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.undelete
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hexamob.hexamobrecoverypro
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hexamob.hexamobrecoverylite
(^ the free and possibly not as good version of the one above it)
Also, on the W7 computer, have you tried Recuva?
Again, not sure if it will work, but I have used it for memory cards, flash drives, etc and it worked really well.
I think the biggest challenge though would be the way that the computer reads the tablet. It doesn't appear like a normal external USB device.
So, I think that an app will be your best bet. I think too that Android keeps apps*, OS*, and user data (your pics, movies, documents, etc) on separate partitions, so installing an app shouldn't overwrite any of your old stuff. I am only 90% sure of that though. :/
*It may actually be apps + OS

Were you rooted??? Did you make a nandroid backup??? If you have a nandroid back up you can restore just the data partition from recovery and you will be current as of your last backup. Another major reason to root your device.

vladx1007 said:
​hello, i accidentally deleted the /sdcard folder and now it appears that i've lost all my data. So, i've deleted the folder by mistake from windows explorer and the tablet "auto created" a new one and none of my data shows up. I've tried about a dozen recovery programs but none will recognize my tablet. How can I make it show in Windows 7 like a Removable Device and not like a Portable Media Player. I kown it's more of a windows question but maybe someone else here made the stupid mistake i did and kowns how to slove my problem or please send me to a forum were I can get some help.
ps: I kown not to write anything on the tablet's storage until I solve this.
ps2: i don't actually have a sd card, all my data is on the internal memory.
Thank you!
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This is untested, but it you install
https://market.android.com/details?...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mdW5reWZyZXNoLnNhbWJhIl0.
on your tablet then try to access your files using your recovery program on your pc. If you have questions about samba server look here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317847&highlight=samba

same issue
just connected to PC in usb debug trying to copy to pc. copy did not go thru but sdcard went empty !!!
i did not do any mistake.
samba did not help show old files/folders.
need to find a way to undelete

nuzbabu said:
just connected to PC in usb debug trying to copy to pc. copy did not go thru but sdcard went empty !!!
i did not do any mistake.
samba did not help show old files/folders.
need to find a way to undelete
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My thoughts were that Samba acts as a server and would be used with wifi to show as local network share on your pc. Then to use a program to recovery your files. I think that idea is not possible after further checks. Seems none of my recovery apps will recover from network drive. Some will save to Network drive though, but that doesnt help you.
One of the apps from the market spexwood suggested may be your only hope.
I would suggest getting an sdcard and save your photos and videos on it.. much easier to recover if erased.

​Had some free time lately and did some research and I found out that the reason I can’t access the internal storage through software like recuva or other data recovery sw, it is because Honeycomb uses MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) instead of UMS (USB Mass Storage), like android did until honeycomb and data recovery software doesn’t work on MTP, or at least none of the ones I’ve tried, and I’ve tried a few. So, I decided to change the thread question to: Can the Acer a500 support any other Android OS released except honeycomb or ICS (I read it uses MTP also)? and: Can the internal storage be accessed by a recovery software on Linux or any kind of OS? plus: Did anyone manage to recover data from internal storage through any method?
Ps: I don’t need a full working rom, just the touch screen or a mouse so I can mount the internal storage.
Ps2: I would have tried it myself, but I don’t have the knowledge(all I could think about was to download the rom from other tablets that run on 2.3) or the time to joggle with roms on my acer so if any of you developers out there could help me I would be in great debt to you.

[Q] Write (download) to internal storage?

Total noob here. I did the CM 10.1 and gapps (the proper version). All -seems- to work well except it doesn't appear that I can download anything to the internal storage even though there's about 800MB available (according to the Settings).
Example 1: I installed the DropBox app and it tells me I have to use an external SD card. Doesn't seem to be any way around this.
Example 2: I installed an eBook reader named "UB" and, when I ask for it to download the user guide (the link to it appears within the app in my bookshelf), the app advises that I don't have an external SD card (which is true).
I'm wondering if this sort of mod (Android overwriting the stock B&N Nook Color software) means that I can't use the internal storage. Is this normal? If so, I can live with that as a microSD card is cheap and has much more space. I'm just an inquiring mind that wants to know.
If there's some sort of setting that I've missed—remember, this is my first Android device—I'd appreciate a pointer.
By the way, it appears as though the old method of side-loading my non-drm'd epubs isn't available. Is there an app for this? IOW: How would I turn on filesharing or have the device mount when plugged into my Mac or access a shared folder -on- my Mac? (I can enable SMB on my Mac if necessary.) I imagine I can use a microSD and simply use ana adapter to get it mounted on my Mac if all else fails.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Barry

rumplestilts said:
Total noob here. I did the CM 10.1 and gapps (the proper version). All -seems- to work well except it doesn't appear that I can download anything to the internal storage even though there's about 800MB available (according to the Settings).
Example 1: I installed the DropBox app and it tells me I have to use an external SD card. Doesn't seem to be any way around this.
Example 2: I installed an eBook reader named "UB" and, when I ask for it to download the user guide (the link to it appears within the app in my bookshelf), the app advises that I don't have an external SD card (which is true).
I'm wondering if this sort of mod (Android overwriting the stock B&N Nook Color software) means that I can't use the internal storage. Is this normal? If so, I can live with that as a microSD card is cheap and has much more space. I'm just an inquiring mind that wants to know.
If there's some sort of setting that I've missed—remember, this is my first Android device—I'd appreciate a pointer.
By the way, it appears as though the old method of side-loading my non-drm'd epubs isn't available. Is there an app for this? IOW: How would I turn on filesharing or have the device mount when plugged into my Mac or access a shared folder -on- my Mac? (I can enable SMB on my Mac if necessary.) I imagine I can use a microSD and simply use ana adapter to get it mounted on my Mac if all else fails.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Barry
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You need to swap sdcards so that it considers your internal sdcard as your external sdcard. Go to my NC Tips thread linked in my signature and read item A16.
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leapinlar said:
You need to swap sdcards so that it considers your internal sdcard as your external sdcard. Go to my NC Tips thread linked in my signature and read item A16.
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Tried the first suggestion in A16 (adding that one line of code) but, after a power-off / remove card / power-on, UB and Dropbox complain about not having a card.
Frankly, as long as the apps I install go to the internal storage (and they do), I don't mind leaving the SD card in place. An extra 16GB is a good thing.
Next up is finding an app that restores the original "mount as external HD when plugging in to Mac with USB cable" feature that was present in the original NC software.
Thanks,
Barry

Polaris doesn't allow saving to external SD card, even after ExtSd write fix applied.

Just posting this FYI...
As known the new android 4.4 kitkat doesn't allow writing to the external microsd card (ExtSd). There is a fix for rooted users. There's even an app to apply this fix.
So after applying the fix all is fine. All your apps can write to the external SD card... Except Polaris office 5. The option to save is just greyed out.
Here's what the Polaris customer support said in a typical utterly useless canned response:
Me:
App / Desktop Polaris Office Inquiry
1. Version of OS : 4.4.2
2. Version of Polaris Office : 5.0.3406.05
3. Name of Device: Galaxy S5 SM-G600F
In the recent version of android, writing to the external sd card is limited. For many users, this is a reason to root their phone and enable external sd card writing by apps. Many Polaris users have a large collection of documents on their SD card. Moving these to the internal storage isn't a good option, because on the Galaxy S5 you get only 16gb, from which 10gb is free, which is needed for apps.
Currently:
When i edit a document from the external sd card, save is greyed out. This is expected behavior in a regular kitkat phone. In a rooted phone with external sd write enabled, however, there's no reason to grey out the save function.
Desired:
When writing to all external sd folders is possible, allow the save function.
I would very much appreciate this function!
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Response:
Dear Customer,
We apologize for the inconvenience by using POLARIS Office.
Unfortunately Polaris Office doesn’t support “Saving document in external sdcard on Kitkat OS(from 4.4 OS)” cause of update Google policy.
If you have any further question about kitkat(4.4.2) support, please contact device manufacturer.
Thanks for your interest.
Polaris Office CS Team
INFRAWARE
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Solution: SD writing does work in other office programs. Even the free and fine google Docs / Sheets / Slides can save to ExtSd, but you have to manually enter the proper location, even if you opened the file from the ExtSd card.

Here's help for Titanium not backing up to External SDCard.

I have this problem since I got this phone, after looking for ages for an answer and going through heaps that didn't work I found this on another forum and figured I would post it here, hope it's ok to do this and that it helps others.
External SD Card problems (This Folder is NOT Writeable)
There is an elegant way of giving TitaniumBackup write access to the external sdcard, without having to forfeit security (as in method 3 below). Since the time of Android 4.3, Google uses a very clean security-solution by giving apps that request write access to external SD, permission only to their own folder – not to the entire card! In order to get TitaniumBackup to work without compromising security, you can simply create a folder on the external sdcard,using the following folder-structure: /storage/extSdCard/Android/data/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup/
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