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So my nexus won't charge unless its off.. and it won't connect to my computer either. I can't send it in to Sam's club (or can i?) if its rooted. I needdddddd some major help figuring out some way i can replace it... a way to unroot + lock the bootloader. Please? anyoneeeee? By the way... i have no idea how to use adb and stuff because i used a one-click script :/
Things like this is where I really hate how there are one click scripts.
If you aren't knowledgeable about what the tool is doing, don't do it.
Since its probably easier for you to just use another one click tool, use Wug Fresh's one click and use "Return to Stock"
Please, for the love of god, don't do this to your device if you don't know what you are doing.
rohan32 said:
Things like this is where I really hate how there are one click scripts.
If you aren't knowledgeable about what the tool is doing, don't do it.
Since its probably easier for you to just use another one click tool, use Wug Fresh's one click and use "Return to Stock"
Please, for the love of god, don't do this to your device if you don't know what you are doing.
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He said he can't connect to his PC (broken USB port, I guess).
You may be able to unroot it, but you probably cannot lock the bootloader without USB. Sorry, I don't know of a way to.
OP, you could at least do a Factory data reset under Backup & reset in Settings. I doubt that that would lock and unroot the device, but I don't think Sam's Club would really care.
Is it because you need someone to set up the drivers and get ADB working on your computer?
Is your device recognized at all when you connect it to a computer?
You can probably try to factory reset, if you haven't flashed other ROMs.
Also, if you flashed ClockWork Mod bootloaders, Google how to root HTC One X.
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Is it because you need someone to set up the drivers and get ADB working on your computer?
Is your device recognized at all when you connect it to a computer?
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I have adb set up... just no idea how to use it. No, it isnt.
I did factory reset... to no avail...
1. Did you install a custom Kernel or ROM?
2. Your computer doesn't even make any sort of "ding" sound when you plug the tablet in? How about if you slowly wiggle the cable around in the tablet?
Well if you managed to root your tablet using a toolkit then you're computer must have a functioning port. the toolkit probably has a return to stock option so run it. Factory/data resets will only wrote the data partition but will not touch system/bootloader. You will need access to a computer in order to fully return to stock with the bootloader locked.
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1. Did you install a custom Kernel or ROM?
2. Your computer doesn't even make any sort of "ding" sound when you plug the tablet in? How about if you slowly wiggle the cable around in the tablet?
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Nope, it was running stock. Nope! It works if the device is OFF though.
evonc said:
Well if you managed to root your tablet using a toolkit then you're computer must have a functioning port. the toolkit probably has a return to stock option so run it. Factory/data resets will only wrote the data partition but will not touch system/bootloader. You will need access to a computer in order to fully return to stock with the bootloader locked.
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Thing is... my computer will NOT recognize the device. It will charge it if its off but thats it.
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Thing is... my computer will NOT recognize the device. It will charge it if its off but thats it.
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How did you root it if your PC doesn't recognize it. Make sure adb is enabled in dev options. Also try typing "adb devices" in your computer after you have adb setup. If it doesn't work get the universal drivers from the dev section and reinstall the drivers.
Boot into the bootloader (Power+Volume down), does your computer detect anything at all?
Any unknown devices or familiar device names in "Device manager"?
Edit: It might be Volume up and down with power... Don't remember.... I always use ADB to go into the bootloader.
You had it right, volume down+power=bootloader.
Like a couple people said..you used a computer to get in you can use it to get out. I've pretty much screwed and unscrewed just about everything on this tablet..probably been in the same situation here too. Its a nexus device, I'd actually be impressed if you did something not easily fixable. Maybe a little more thorough explanation of exactly what you have done so far, how you've done it, and what you've done it with. Paint us a picture. Should be a very simple fix. Small details can make a huge difference.
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I believe he is having the same problem that I am. It worked fine at one point(mine worked fine for two weeks), then something happened and now the usb port does not work while powered on. I cannot charge it or connect to a computer via usb while powered up. If i turn off the tablet, I can charge it. I have tried multiple cables/chargers with the same results. Originally I was able to connect via ADB to my computer with this tablet, but cannot anymore. Also, I swapped the usb port hardware out of my nexus 7 with my wife's nexus 7 to see if it was the plug. Same result. The port from my tablet works just fine in hers, but hers does not work in mine. I'm not sure what happened, but I cannot unroot/lock the device without the USB so I cannot return it. Very depressing.
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x52x58 said:
I believe he is having the same problem that I am. It worked fine at one point(mine worked fine for two weeks), then something happened and now the usb port does not work while powered on. I cannot charge it or connect to a computer via usb while powered up. If i turn off the tablet, I can charge it. I have tried multiple cables/chargers with the same results. Originally I was able to connect via ADB to my computer with this tablet, but cannot anymore. Also, I swapped the usb port hardware out of my nexus 7 with my wife's nexus 7 to see if it was the plug. Same result. The port from my tablet works just fine in hers, but hers does not work in mine. I'm not sure what happened, but I cannot unroot/lock the device without the USB so I cannot return it. Very depressing.
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Have you tried WugFresh's toolkit? There's a flash stock + unroot with a “can't boot up" option. Then you can relock the bootloader.
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Does it require USB access?
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Yea but not adb. Might even be able to start with tablet off. Not sure if either will work but its an easy start. You've used fastboot before right? It's easy. The toolkit thread will walk you through a couple simple steps. Again, don't get your hopes up it's just an easy start.
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Hi all
Im a new Owner of a 2nd hand (but perfect) N7(JB v411) and Ive been reading around the forums and the web, Ive used Android phones for awhilw now, but never a tablet, so a few Questions:
- My N7 also suffers from the Screen lifting, which I followed the instructions, tightened all the screws, but it still creaks on the left side, is that ok, or should the screw tighten fix it?
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- I also get the grey colour banding ONLY in settings, but everything else is black backgrounds and bright icons and menus, with no dead pixels anywhere.. does that mean my device is ok?
- Do I have to root and unlock N7 to get the 720p video. If I do unlock and root., can i still recieve OTA updates from ASUS/Google and any Nexus specific Apps on Market place as well as updates to Apps linked to my google account.
- Because my device was 2nd hand, I wanted to do a Factory Reset > Cache Wipe> Dalvik Cache through recovery, but all I get (Vol Up, V Dwn, PWR) is a big Start icon, android on its back and tiny text in the corner, but no recovery menu, so is it possible to still get to it, or can I d/l a 3rd party recovery mode without rooting or unlocking, so i can get my $25 and my transformers movie. OR is factory Reset in Settings, good enough.
Any advice
Night
As anew Nexus 7 owner, I share these questions as well.
Can anybody reply ?
Specially, I'd like to root my N7 but shall I receive OTA updates then ? If not, how can I receive OTA after rooting ? (any method to un-root ?)
Btw, do we still have no kernel that supports OTG USB for USB flash memory ?
thx.
Rooting it's not going to block ota updates. You'll have to root every time you update.
Factory reset can be done in settings
Just my opinion but don't root your n7. I've seen too many problems with people trying to root and screwing up their devices. I think you have to have root to use the 720p recording but think about it can you really record quality video without being able to see the screen? Currently you have the most up to date device so putting a new ROM or kernel won't put you ahead. Anytime you root and change roms's or kernels there's always drawbacks (ergo force closes). This is just my opinion. As of now no apps or games require anything above the hardware we have so why over clock a CPU or GPU???
kieso,
I've been an Android phone & tablet user for last 2,5 years. It's quite a long time. N7 is my second tablet and 5th Android device.
I've always used my Android devices with root. Because atleast for cifs, ntfs and vpn access I require a custom kernel/ROM.
Rooting does not mean using custom ROM/kernel. So it's not something to be afraid of, as you seem to be.
Now, back to our original questions:
- What is the best way of rooting/unrooting Nexus 7 ?
- Do we have a method to support USB OTG for USB disks ? (what about NTFS ?)
mrmrmrmr said:
kieso,
I've been an Android phone & tablet user for last 2,5 years. It's quite a long time. N7 is my second tablet and 5th Android device.
I've always used my Android devices with root. Because atleast for cifs, ntfs and vpn access I require a custom kernel/ROM.
Rooting does not mean using custom ROM/kernel. So it's not something to be afraid of, as you seem to be.
Now, back to our original questions:
- What is the best way of rooting/unrooting Nexus 7 ?
- Do we have a method to support USB OTG for USB disks ? (what about NTFS ?)
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Is used N7 Toolkit to unlock/root/... my N7, its easy to use so you may check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
For USB OTG support you may check out media nexus importer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importer&hl=de)
A Friend told me CM10 also supports USB OTG, but I haven't tried it.
For 720p video, see this short article:
http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-7-can-shoot-720p-video-its-front-facing-camera-it-useful
Nexus 7 is my first tablet and first android device. I rooted using wugfresh's tool, which worked fine for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
If you choose to root, do it sooner rather than later. You need to "unlock" before you "root", and unlocking resets some of your settings. Not a big deal, just more of a PITA to redo all your personalizations. I'm glad I rooted and just got it over with. Now I never have to worry about not being able to use an app. If you are interested in customizing and adding lots of apps, sooner or later you're likely to hit a barrier where you need root. Read the many guides on here, you'll find the rooting the nexus 7 is relatively easy compared to most devices, and perhaps not as scary as it might sound at first.
nexus 7
I think biggest bonus to unlock and root nexus 7 is you can buy otg cable google it and then use usb drive for extra storage with app called stick mount free on the playstore. I had 8 gig model i could use my 32 gb flash drive giving me 37 gb of storage as apposed to 5 gig of storage.
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For USB OTG support you may check out media nexus importer (...)
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Cool app for those who aren't rooted. If you are rooted, also check out StickMount on the google play store.
I've rooted using the Toolkit v2.0.0
it's easy...
now I'm looking for a kernel with CIFS support as the stock kernel does not support CIFS.
any recommendations?
seems like Faux's kernel at following thread supports USB OTG natively without any 3rd party app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804374
Hey all, my name is AJ and I'm currently in a dilema,
Currently I have a Nexus 4 with TWRP v2.5 on it.
And in the current state that it's in, It has no ROM to install from. And because of the 4.3 update, I can't even seem to get past the google or the x logos. And to make matters worse, I never got to even plug in the phone to my computer so at the moment my computer doesn't even recognize the phone. I'm on the brink on losing it and I have no idea what to do. Could anyone help me out? I'm pleading for your assistance.
Hold volume down while booting to enter bootloader. First I would boot into recovery and do a factory reset to see if that will make it boot. If not, you should be able to use fastboot to flash the factory images using efrant's guide in General. Fastboot will work in bootloader. Just skip the recovery. You might try erasing each partition before flashing.
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Hold volume down while booting to enter bootloader. First I would not into recovery and do a factory reset to see if that will make it boot. If not, you should be able to use fastboot to flash the factory images using efrant's guide in General. Fastboot will work in bootloader. Just skip the recovery. You might try erasing each partition before flashing.
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Thank you!
I'll definitely try this out!
I'll let you know what happens!
Theronia said:
Thank you!
I'll definitely try this out!
I'll let you know what happens!
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Good luck. Learning to fix your phone with fastboot is the best way. You'll be able to fix almost anything from here on out.
estallings15 said:
Good luck. Learning to fix your phone with fastboot is the best way. You'll be able to fix almost anything from here on out.
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Could you link me to efrant's guide?
I can't seem to find it at the moment.
Theronia said:
Could you link me to efrant's guide?
I can't seem to find it at the moment.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
Make sure to use the 4.3 images. If that won't work, you can always go back to 4.2.2.
estallings15 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
Make sure to use the 4.3 images. If that won't work, you can always go back to 4.2.2.
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So currently, I'm in the process of getting the drivers, but the thing is, my computer can't even recognize that there's a phone connected. And when I check my computer, I'm really not to sure which options to choose from. In efrant's guide, I tried locating devices but to no avail I don't see it in my menus. If at all possible would you be willing to work with me through skype? I'm a complete and utter noob.
Theronia said:
So currently, I'm in the process of getting the drivers, but the thing is, my computer can't even recognize that there's a phone connected. And when I check my computer, I'm really not to sure which options to choose from. In efrant's guide, I tried locating devices but to no avail I don't see it in my menus. If at all possible would you be willing to work with me through skype? I'm a complete and utter noob.
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Check your PM.
There is a bug whereby if you have a 16 GB phone your phone will only register as being 8 GB after flashing 4.3. If you have a 16 GB phone and you only see 8 GB, reset it to factory within Android and it should show up as 16 GB. I learned about this the hard way.
Acuity said:
There is a bug whereby if you have a 16 GB phone your phone will only register as being 8 GB after flashing 4.3. If you have a 16 GB phone and you only see 8 GB, reset it to factory within Android and it should show up as 16 GB. I learned about this the hard way.
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The thing is I can't even restore back to android on TWRP v2.5.
I have no ROM to reset to or even load.
So getting to factory settings is really what I would like to do.
Theronia said:
The thing is I can't even restore back to android on TWRP v2.5.
I have no ROM to reset to or even load.
So getting to factory settings is really what I would like to do.
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This contains the image you will need to restore your phone...
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
You will restore your phone through fastboot (you don't need to go into recovery for this).
I read in your above post that you're having trouble getting your computer to recognize your phone. Get into fastboot mode and plug your USB cable into your computer -- you should see under Android Device "Google Nexus 4 BootLoader Interface". If you don't see this, most likely you have a driver issue. I was having this same issue, but attributed it to a bad/old driver since I hadn't updated my drivers since I rooted my phone almost 8 months ago via mskip's Nexus 4 Toolkit. To fix this I completely uninstalled the Android driver, restarted, and installed the latest Nexus 4 driver from Android SDK Manager.
From there you should be able to follow efrant's guide. Like estallings15's posted, this is an awesome way to learn how your phone works. I think the way most of us go into the inner workings of our phone was by totally blowing it up and needing to reload it back to stock. You might hate it now, but in the end you will look back and be happy you had the experience.
Acuity said:
This contains the image you will need to restore your phone...
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
You will restore your phone through fastboot (you don't need to go into recovery for this).
I read in your above post that you're having trouble getting your computer to recognize your phone. Get into fastboot mode and plug your USB cable into your computer -- you should see under Android Device "Google Nexus 4 BootLoader Interface". If you don't see this, most likely you have a driver issue. I was having this same issue, but attributed it to a bad/old driver since I hadn't updated my drivers since I rooted my phone almost 8 months ago via mskip's Nexus 4 Toolkit. To fix this I completely uninstalled the Android driver, restarted, and installed the latest Nexus 4 driver from Android SDK Manager.
From there you should be able to follow efrant's guide. Like estallings15's posted, this is an awesome way to learn how your phone works. I think the way most of us go into the inner workings of our phone was by totally blowing it up and needing to reload it back to stock. You might hate it now, but in the end you will look back and be happy you had the experience.
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Thanks a lot for the help guys!!
I finally got it working after a good while. And after rebooting and deleting my old drivers, I finally got the PC to recognize it. Efrant's guide was excellent, but I just had a few issues getting command prompt to work, I'm a COMPLETE NOOB with it. HAHAHAHA:laugh:
Anyways, I'm finally back on 4.2.2 with CWM. Definitely well worth my time I do say so my self.
Isn't the available internal storage for 16GB is 12.92GB ?
Acuity said:
There is a bug whereby if you have a 16 GB phone your phone will only register as being 8 GB after flashing 4.3. If you have a 16 GB phone and you only see 8 GB, reset it to factory within Android and it should show up as 16 GB. I learned about this the hard way.
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Isn't the available user internal storage for 16GB is 12.92GB ? That's the way it had been since I got my 306k, had flashed/factory reset it numerous times.
indiandragon said:
Isn't the available user internal storage for 16GB is 12.92GB ? That's the way it had been since I got my 306k, had flashed/factory reset it numerous times.
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Yes, that's what it's supposed to read. For whatever reason I was only seeing a little over 5 GB when I flashed the stock 4.3 image, and thus, had to reset to factory to fix it. The fun part was that I already had everything set up the way I like it before I had to factory reset. :silly:
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Yes, that's what it's supposed to read. For whatever reason I was only seeing a little over 5 GB when I flashed the stock 4.3 image, and thus, had to reset to factory to fix it. The fun part was that I already had everything set up the way I like it before I had to factory reset. :silly:
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Lol ! that's the fun alright
My friend has a VZW S5 with a busted pin on his micro USB connector. The power connection is fine, so at least he can charge his phone. From what he read, replacing the USB connector has a high probability of breaking the screen.
But, he's having a lot of problems with the stock Sammy Lollipop ROM. Is there any way I can "upgrade" his phone to a newer custom ROM without the USB data connection working? Maybe some way over TCP/IP?
I suspect not, but I thought I'd ask ...
So you're saying the data connection pin on the microUSB cable doesn't allow him to transfer files to/from a computer?
If he's not rooted, no. A data USB connection is required for the new root method using adb, and it's required for flashing kernels and such via odin.
If he IS already rooted, you can just pull out the microSD card, attach it to a computer with a USB adapter, copy a ROM file to that, and install it with FlashFire.
Thanks, painiac - That's what I expected.
So your only options are to replace the broken phone, or try a factory reset to see if it resolves any of the other issues he's been having.
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So your only options are to replace the broken phone, or try a factory reset to see if it resolves any of the other issues he's been having.
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couldnt he just download the rom from whereever onto his phone and then just transfer it over to his sd card? and flash it with flashfire???
Veid71 said:
couldnt he just download the rom from whereever onto his phone and then just transfer it over to his sd card? and flash it with flashfire???
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The problem with my friend's phone is that he's unrooted, and still on the stock VZW GS5 ROM (He ignored my offers to root a bunch of times). I'm pretty sure I would have to find a way to install a new Recovery Mode first, right? AFAIK, that requires a USB connection to Odin.
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The problem with my friend's phone is that he's unrooted, and still on the stock VZW GS5 ROM (He ignored my offers to root a bunch of times). I'm pretty sure I would have to find a way to install a new Recovery Mode first, right? AFAIK, that requires a USB connection to Odin.
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Hmmm I think it would only require it for the custom recovery but he can take it into a best buy and there should be a Samsung rep there and ask if they can fix it I'm not sure if its under warranty but even if its not they'll still try to help you
Have you tried using the standard 2.0 USB cord to connect to the port? I've seen the guy from RootJunky use (and recommends) using the standard 2.0 USB cable in numerous of his S5 rooting and flashing videos. Worth a shot....
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The problem with my friend's phone is that he's unrooted, and still on the stock VZW GS5 ROM (He ignored my offers to root a bunch of times). I'm pretty sure I would have to find a way to install a new Recovery Mode first, right? AFAIK, that requires a USB connection to Odin.
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SafeStrap installation doesn't require a USB connection in KitKat, but in Lollipop you need to be able to flash a kernel with Odin, so no dice there.
You could have used FlashFire rather than installing SafeStrap, which does not require kernel flashes OR a separate recovery environment. But either way, he would need root.
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Veid71 said:
Hmmm I think it would only require it for the custom recovery but he can take it into a best buy and there should be a Samsung rep there and ask if they can fix it I'm not sure if its under warranty but even if its not they'll still try to help you
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You do not need a data connection to install SafeStrap or to use FlashFire, both of which can flash files from storage without needing access to a data connection.
But you DO need root access to install either of those, and you DO need a data connection to root Lollipop.
Hi!
I bougth a Tab A T550. I already rooted it but can't find how to put apps on SD. I don't know if it's because of root or it was "as it" when bought because I didn't try it before. My last tablet was able to let me change apps to SD from the same apps config but this one hasn't the option. Is this an error or a change on MarsMallow?
I also tried to use App Master, but it closes just on opening, don't know why. Not compatible with MM?
Thanks!
Pepa
PepaBCN said:
Hi!
I bougth a Tab A T550. I already rooted it but can't find how to put apps on SD. I don't know if it's because of root or it was "as it" when bought because I didn't try it before. My last tablet was able to let me change apps to SD from the same apps config but this one hasn't the option. Is this an error or a change on MarsMallow?
I also tried to use App Master, but it closes just on opening, don't know why. Not compatible with MM?
Thanks!
Pepa
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Adoptable storage
ashyx said:
Adoptable storage
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What's this? What does it mean?
ashyx said:
Adoptable storage
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Ok! I found it on Google (as usual ). But other devices had internal and external SD. I understand the internal was a partition but, where? Inside the device mem? Or on the SD? First option seems stupid so must be second. And why change a way that lets you choose where to put apps and data? I was comfortable by choosing by myself where to store each thing...
The internal SD is nothing but a partition of the flash rom the T550 uses. If you want the external SD to be used as a flash card you can use as a sepearte, removable storage, you have to modify a file in your system folder. This of course means your device needs to be rooted. If you know how to root your Tab A6, I will post a way to give your wanted applications read and write access to the external. I have to warn you though, that the development on the T550 has not advanced very much yet because of the brand (Samsung) trying to make their devices exclusive and the new processor architecture. I have found only one way to root the device in a stable way but that makes it impossible to backup and recover my current configuration. TWRP wasn't able to break the encryption of the DATA partition which holds the specific user settings and personal data.
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The internal SD is nothing but a partition of the flash rom the T550 uses. If you want the external SD to be used as a flash card you can use as a sepearte, removable storage, you have to modify a file in your system folder. This of course means your device needs to be rooted. If you know how to root your Tab A6, I will post a way to give your wanted applications read and write access to the external. I have to warn you though, that the development on the T550 has not advanced very much yet because of the brand (Samsung) trying to make their devices exclusive and the new processor architecture. I have found only one way to root the device in a stable way but that makes it impossible to backup and recover my current configuration. TWRP wasn't able to break the encryption of the DATA partition which holds the specific user settings and personal data.
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I already rooted my tablet (In fact, I said on my first post). Even when Adaway app says it's not rooted! :silly: But one another adblocker app works correctly so I don't know what to believe. At least, with root explorer I can see folders locked before rooting...
Well. i had it working with the DM13 on my Tab 2. But I tested it on the Tab A and it doesn't seem to work that way anymore...
Still tweaking I am.
What is DM13?
Sorry, I meant CM13 (CyanogenMod)
Verstuurd van mijn SM-T585 met Xposed Modules
PepaBCN said:
Hi!
I bougth a Tab A T550. I already rooted it but can't find how to put apps on SD. I don't know if it's because of root or it was "as it" when bought because I didn't try it before. My last tablet was able to let me change apps to SD from the same apps config but this one hasn't the option. Is this an error or a change on MarsMallow?
I also tried to use App Master, but it closes just on opening, don't know why. Not compatible with MM?
Thanks!
Pepa
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For this problem's solution, use Root Essentials from the Google Play Store and give it root access. Then look through the app until you see adoptable storage. After you go to that button, press adopt to internal if you want more storage for the phone (computers cannot access the sd card anymore!). If you want to change back to making the SD Card being read for computers, go to that adoptable storage page and press migrate. Your GBs or MBs should be back to normal on the SD Card.
Hope I helped.
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For this problem's solution, use Root Essentials from the Google Play Store and give it root access. Then look through the app until you see adoptable storage. After you go to that button, press adopt to internal if you want more storage for the phone (computers cannot access the sd card anymore!). If you want to change back to making the SD Card being read for computers, go to that adoptable storage page and press migrate. Your GBs or MBs should be back to normal on the SD Card.
Hope I helped.
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I take note of your advice, but I'm not sure of liking this "adopting" mode.
I also am not sure if this tab is doing well. The screen needs to be more or less al 25% of bright to be able to look at it without "eyeache". Too bright in white! And more in the center of the screen than in corners which show a little gray (just a little, but it makes me feel as I was looking at a curve screen).
I'm very disappointed because my old tab is just it: old. And battery drains easy. But I prefer it to anyone sold today! :crying: I love it and I'm right doing it, because it's a Galaxy Tab S, the best tab ever made, at least, to me. So, what can I do?
Sorry for explaining my personal drama, but I'm getting really mad with all this...
PepaBCN said:
I take note of your advice, but I'm not sure of liking this "adopting" mode.
I also am not sure if this tab is doing well. The screen needs to be more or less al 25% of bright to be able to look at it without "eyeache". Too bright in white! And more in the center of the screen than in corners which show a little gray (just a little, but it makes me feel as I was looking at a curve screen).
I'm very disappointed because my old tab is just it: old. And battery drains easy. But I prefer it to anyone sold today! :crying: I love it and I'm right doing it, because it's a Galaxy Tab S, the best tab ever made, at least, to me. So, what can I do?
Sorry for explaining my personal drama, but I'm getting really mad with all this...
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If your device is rooted, and you want it to have the latest updates, download Samsung Smart Switch on your Windows PC. Reply back if you want to hear the full advice to change back to stock rom when you sell it to anyone.
(Nobody wants to buy a rooted tablet from the previous owner)
ParadoXGodzillA said:
If your device is rooted, and you want it to have the latest updates, download Samsung Smart Switch on your Windows PC. Reply back if you want to hear the full advice to change back to stock rom when you sell it to anyone.
(Nobody wants to buy a rooted tablet from the previous owner)
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Don't know which latest updates you're referring to. And either don't understand which tablet you're talking about to sell.
I'm not yet sure if I'll return the tab A to seller (here we have 14d days of return policy) or not. Because buying an S2 is more expensive and I'm not sure this difference to be useful to me (taking apart the screen). Anyway, to be able to return the tab A, I already flashed the stock ROM. I didn't change the ROM when I rooted it, but rooting seems to break the possibility to make a factory reset, either from bootloader or from Android. So, I thank your try to help me but, as you can see, I already did it.
There are lots of things I don't know, but I've rooted all my Android devices, from first till now. And I even had an iPad 2 and jailbraked it. I'm a little bit freaky! LOL
PepaBCN said:
Don't know which latest updates you're referring to. And either don't understand which tablet you're talking about to sell.
I'm not yet sure if I'll return the tab A to seller (here we have 14d days of return policy) or not. Because buying an S2 is more expensive and I'm not sure this difference to be useful to me (taking apart the screen). Anyway, to be able to return the tab A, I already flashed the stock ROM. I didn't change the ROM when I rooted it, but rooting seems to break the possibility to make a factory reset, either from bootloader or from Android. So, I thank your try to help me but, as you can see, I already did it.
There are lots of things I don't know, but I've rooted all my Android devices, from first till now. And I even had an iPad 2 and jailbraked it. I'm a little bit freaky! LOL
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Ok. Thanks for the clarification on that but, flashing a stock rom won't do anything. The device will still say Custom, not Official in the Status of the device. So, what I mean by the Samsung Smart Switch, is to download it on a Windows PC and open it up then go to Device Reinitialization in the More tab and then press the second tab in that, then put your device model number then the serial number. Give it Administrator access and then the latest updates should install and also the custom binary and custom device should turn back to official. (FLASHING STOCK FILES ON ODIN WON'T SOLVE ANYTHING! IT STILL VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY!! SO YOU GOT TO TURN IT BACK TO NORMAL BY USING SAMSUNG SMART SWITCH.)
ParadoXGodzillA said:
Ok. Thanks for the clarification on that but, flashing a stock rom won't do anything. The device will still say Custom, not Official in the Status of the device. So, what I mean by the Samsung Smart Switch, is to download it on a Windows PC and open it up then go to Device Reinitialization in the More tab and then press the second tab in that, then put your device model number then the serial number. Give it Administrator access and then the latest updates should install and also the custom binary and custom device should turn back to official. (FLASHING STOCK FILES ON ODIN WON'T SOLVE ANYTHING! IT STILL VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY!! SO YOU GOT TO TURN IT BACK TO NORMAL BY USING SAMSUNG SMART SWITCH.)
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Totally incorrect on several points.
Stock ODIN flashable firmware is official and does NOT void your warranty.
It WILL return your device back to official status and remove custom status.
The files downloaded via Smartswitch are identical.
ashyx said:
Totally incorrect on several points.
Stock ODIN flashable firmware is official and does NOT void your warranty.
It WILL return your device back to official status and remove custom status.
The files downloaded via Smartswitch are identical.
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True that, but I mean, if you want the latest updates and the newest kernel, etc. Then you might want to download the SmartSwitch waty. Let's say, you have a Lollipop rom and then you want a Marshmallow one for that device. Then it would be better to get it the Samsung SmartSwitch way because the Odin flashable version is not out yet.
ParadoXGodzillA said:
True that, but I mean, if you want the latest updates and the newest kernel, etc. Then you might want to download the SmartSwitch waty. Let's say, you have a Lollipop rom and then you want a Marshmallow one for that device. Then it would be better to get it the Samsung SmartSwitch way because the Odin flashable version is not out yet.
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They pretty much come out at the same time.
Sites like Sammobile download direct from Samsungs update server, same as Smartswitch connects to.
Release dates are usually posted with the firmware.
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They pretty much come out at the same time.
Sites like Sammobile download direct from Samsungs update server, same as Smartswitch connects to.
Release dates are usually posted with the firmware.
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Ok, I can understand that but it takes forever for the person who wants to download that .tar file in order to get that Odin file. Plus, SmartSwitch can install the updates and files within 30 minutes without 8 hours of waiting. (I don't use money for websites such as FileGator, etc.)
ashyx said:
They pretty much come out at the same time.
Sites like Sammobile download direct from Samsungs update server, same as Smartswitch connects to.
Release dates are usually posted with the firmware.
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The problem with Sammobile is that just this days is having problems with free downloads... But it's easy to find the same stock ROM anywhere in the net if you take the CSC code to Google. Isn't it so? I found it in this way...
ParadoXGodzillA said:
True that, but I mean, if you want the latest updates and the newest kernel, etc. Then you might want to download the SmartSwitch waty. Let's say, you have a Lollipop rom and then you want a Marshmallow one for that device. Then it would be better to get it the Samsung SmartSwitch way because the Odin flashable version is not out yet.
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That's what I thounght and what I understood. I don't write usually here but I read a lot! :highfive: