Phone can't write to internal storage - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So I rooted my phone to get rid of crappy apps and wire after it was rooted I made a back up. While I was at it I installed cm11 to check it out. Didn't like it much so I rolled back to stock. But now my phone won't read my internal storage. It does but it doesn't.
For example, Asphalt 8 won't download because it can't connect to storage but other apps can. I can't save images from the internet but I can take pictures and view them. If I try to download a file it says no sd.
Phone is rooted with SU.
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Check this out.

Did you manage to resolve this problem. I am having same issue with my Note 3. I rooted it, didn't like the custom ROMs and rolled back. Now I cannot save any file on the internal SD card - I can take pictures, notes or transfer files from PC but cannot save the email attachments, images or anything else on the SD card. Will appreciate if you can share how you fixed your issue. Thanks.
dragonkid6 said:
So I rooted my phone to get rid of crappy apps and wire after it was rooted I made a back up. While I was at it I installed cm11 to check it out. Didn't like it much so I rolled back to stock. But now my phone won't read my internal storage. It does but it doesn't.
For example, Asphalt 8 won't download because it can't connect to storage but other apps can. I can't save images from the internet but I can take pictures and view them. If I try to download a file it says no sd.
Phone is rooted with SU.
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dragonkid6 said:
So I rooted my phone to get rid of crappy apps and wire after it was rooted I made a back up. While I was at it I installed cm11 to check it out. Didn't like it much so I rolled back to stock. But now my phone won't read my internal storage. It does but it doesn't.
For example, Asphalt 8 won't download because it can't connect to storage but other apps can. I can't save images from the internet but I can take pictures and view them. If I try to download a file it says no sd.
Phone is rooted with SU.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684384[emoji51]
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You Rock !!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684384[emoji51]
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dhariwal57 said:
You Rock !!
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This thread didn't work for me, and it's closed...

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This thread didn't work for me, and it's closed...
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The solution is above dude. Use the terminal emulator, works for me.

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Need for speed shift

Works great
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716755
How did you get this to install? I downloaded several times but it won't open the installer. Even tried to install by astro.
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I just put it in the root of my SD card and clicked on the app and clicked install.
it takes a bit of time but it works great.
Try redownloading if it still does not work.
did you dl from rapidshare and get a ~100kB file? That happened to me and I dled from one of the other posts, got a ~100MB file and it worked fine.
Yeah looks like that is what I did. There's a different link in a later part in that thread for hotfile which worked
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disturkis4u said:
Yeah looks like that is what I did. There's a different link in a later part in that thread for hotfile which worked
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did you guys root your phone already ?
Can it be unrooted if needed?
orateam said:
did you guys root your phone already ?
Can it be unrooted if needed?
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I'm rooted and you just delete the su apk along with the busy box one too. Using adb or terminal on the phone too get rid of root...
Can't install it says I don't have enough storage on my phone
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disturkis4u said:
Can't install it says I don't have enough storage on my phone
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wow !! We have 2GB for apps on our phones right ?
Yeah its 99.29mb for the game and I have 1.34 left and it says to free up some storage =/
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im not rooted.
i put this on my phone, not the SD card, and ran it through the file manager and it installed fine.

Why am I out of space but I've 12 Gb

I can't install third party application !?
I uninstalled every application and I can't install any application it says it's full and I need to delete a couple apps, but their's no application in my tablet...
Please help !
Is it possible that you could give us a bit more information here...? What do you have installed, how much memory do you have left, and what are you trying to install?
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mtfsandlin said:
Is it possible that you could give us a bit more information here...? What do you have installed, how much memory do you have left, and what are you trying to install?
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I have need for speed installed and that's about it! I've 12 gb left and I was trying to install a apk for amazon market. I thought it was the apk that was faulty, so I downloaded a random app on the internet and it says that I need to delete stuff..
They don't install into your sd card, they install on your internal memory that's only about 5GB. Go to application settings and see if you can movie them to SD card.
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dunno if they've changed it but normally theres a 2gb partition for apps and 12gb for storage. check if your 2gb partition is full. google recently changed things so that there is no longer a file size limit on what can be installed into the 2gb partition. so if one of the apps you've installed is particularly naughty, it couldve dumped a lot of data into the 2gb partition.
normally i find that shutting down and booting devices up again fixes the issue.
Ignore
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redmonke255 said:
They don't install into your sd card, they install on your internal memory that's only about 5GB. Go to application settings and see if you can movie them to SD card.
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I've done a factory reset and the problem persist, I'll flash everything to stock and keeping you updated
Thank you anyway !
2 words. Incompatible App.
Maybe Amazon Market compatible. Try any other app. See if it installs
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Souai said:
dunno if they've changed it but normally theres a 2gb partition for apps and 12gb for storage. check if your 2gb partition is full. google recently changed things so that there is no longer a file size limit on what can be installed into the 2gb partition. so if one of the apps you've installed is particularly naughty, it couldve dumped a lot of data into the 2gb partition.
normally i find that shutting down and booting devices up again fixes the issue.
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I DO have 12 gigs left, so it's not because theirs too much things installed..
Jimlarck said:
2 words. Incompatible App.
Maybe Amazon Market compatible. Try any other app. See if it installs
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tried 5 apps
belig1234 said:
tried 5 apps
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And?... Mind saying if it worked?
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Jimlarck said:
And?... Mind saying if it worked?
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They didn't work, always get the same error message, but now I'm flashing everything to stock
Will see if it persist !
Edit: the problem is gone.. I guess it was an android 4.1 bug ?
Thanks everyone !
belig1234 said:
Edit: the problem is gone.. I guess it was an android 4.1 bug ?
Thanks everyone !
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought all the N7's got the 4.1.1 update?
UnknownFearNG said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought all the N7's got the 4.1.1 update?
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Yes. They ship with stock Jellybean.
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UnknownFearNG said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought all the N7's got the 4.1.1 update?
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well it seems that mine was shipped with android 4.1 and now it's updated to android 4.1 .1
I would suggest if you can, install Quick System Pro, and check your system storage total and free..
Ignore, I didn't see second page
Are they all from play store or another vendor/site? If latter, you need to allow third party apps in settings>Dev options
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Disregard Misread..

[Q] Can't move my apps to a sd card

Hey
So I installed the newest official Samsung firmware which was suppose to allow moving my apps to my sd card. When I go to my apps I can see tge button that says "move to sd card". When I press it the app goes from the phones internal memory to the so called internal sd card which is the same in all s4's instead of the "extSdCard" what is the actual sd card I have.
Why those apps doesn't really go to the sd card and why would Samsung hype this newest update with that feature when it doesn't even work.
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Try using "DIRECTORY BIND"...
Its a third party app... Probably the only app that would actually do what u want...
Good luck!
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HassanM said:
Try using "DIRECTORY BIND"...
Its a third party app... Probably the only app that would actually do what u want...
Good luck!
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I know about directory mounting/folder syncing, but I'd really like to know if others have the same problem or is it just me? I'm going to ask about this from Samsung since they probably know better why they lied about this app2sd feature.
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District19 said:
I know about directory mounting/folder syncing, but I'd really like to know if others have the same problem or is it just me? I'm going to ask about this from Samsung since they probably know better why they lied about this app2sd feature.
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some apps do not support app 2 sd i.e : whatsapp antutu etc... its how it works.... im sure things will get better with newer android updates
Its moves the app only, not the data files.
If you still want to move the files, use foldermount.
Directory bind doesnt work anymore. Only foldermount has a patch to work around it.
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Sammath said:
Its moves the app only, not the data files.
If you still want to move the files, use foldermount.
Directory bind doesnt work anymore. Only foldermount has a patch to work around it.
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No, it doesn't even move the apps. I just said that in the first post. They just go to the internal "sd card" intead of the "extSdCard". I tried with every one of my apps so it's not about some apps not supporting app2sd.
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District19 said:
No, it doesn't even move the apps. I just said that in the first post. They just go to the internal "sd card" intead of the "extSdCard". I tried with every one of my apps so it's not about some apps not supporting app2sd.
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It's not about not supporting if it didn't support it the move to sd card button wouldn't have been highlighted so you are correct
I noticed the to get around I use folder mount to link large folders +(1gb)
I also have a second partition on my sd which I used in my last device for linking its only 1gb though but u can try that to if you like
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same problem
I just got my samsung galaxy s4 (GT-I9500) but it seems that it is impossible to move apps on SD card.
Android Version: 4.2.2
Baseband Version: I9500XXUAMDK
Build Number: JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDK
I also read some forums and learned that samsung already addressed this issue by making the upgrade or updates but unfortunately my phone is up-to-date already.
Can somebody please tell me when does the said update will come out here in Philippines? I believe there's a lot of S4 users who also has this trouble as our phones int. memory gets lower and lower. :crying:
thanks
The update will not save you much of any space, so I'm a bit surprised that people are still so fixated on it.
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Hi! How can i flash the updated firmware to have a *move to sd* option? Do i need to root my phone to do it?
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alvincris said:
Hi! How can i flash the updated firmware to have a *move to sd* option? Do i need to root my phone to do it?
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I see u are running the oldest firmware provided by Samsung and to be honest no one will know when u may get and update
Incase u wish to try new firmware
use the below link and download the firmware and flash it using odin
it wont affect ur warranty etc
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500
It just dont work ...
123hiten said:
I see u are running the oldest firmware provided by Samsung and to be honest no one will know when u may get and update
Incase u wish to try new firmware
use the below link and download the firmware and flash it using odin
it wont affect ur warranty etc
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500
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I have latest FW for my region (I9505XXUBMEA) whitch provide app to SD. But as someone say before, it dosnt work, it just move MB from phone to SD card on App info page but physicaly whole app is still on the same place on internet storage.
RR3 is only for ex. this is happen with every app i try.
HonZuna said:
I have latest FW for my region (I9505XXUBMEA) whitch provide app to SD. But as someone say before, it dosnt work, it just move MB from phone to SD card on App info page but physicaly whole app is still on the same place on internet storage.
RR3 is only for ex. this is happen with every app i try.
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Is working exactly as it should. Only the apk is moved. The bulk of the space is consumed by the app's data, which is not supposed the be moved by this "feature."
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najaboy said:
Is working exactly as it should. Only the apk is moved. The bulk of the space is consumed by the app's data, which is not supposed the be moved by this "feature."
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WTF ?! And what then is the point of this feature?

custom rom or remove bloatware?

Hi,
I will be receiving a galaxy S4 soon.
I need to know what would be the best option.
I am going to root & then either:
remove all bloatware using a no bloat or root uninstall app.
or
install a custom rom Doc Barebone possibly??
I would like to get as much space back as possible as I have heard that you only get around 9gb on a 16gb model.
Ideally I would like to keep (or reinstall with full functionality) the stock camera app.
I am not fussed about all of the touchwiz wizardry.
I also need to be able to install apps 2 sd card
& have live wallpapers & a music & video player
How much space is usable after a doc barebones rom install?
Apologies for all questions, coming back to android after a few years on iphone.
None of roms than I see opens more Space, you can move some apps to sd card.
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matheus_sc said:
None of roms than I see opens more Space, you can move some apps to sd card.
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I read that the Google play rom gives 12gb usable space as there is no bloatware & was considering it also. I thought the doc barebones may give slightly more.
Do all of the custom roms have app2sd functionality?
Can you install live wallpapers on the doc barebones rom?
Macca1980 said:
I read that the Google play rom gives 12gb usable space as there is no bloatware & was considering it also. I thought the doc barebones may give slightly more.
Do all of the custom roms have app2sd functionality?
Can you install live wallpapers on the doc barebones rom?
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all i9505 Firmware Roms Support app2sd Functionality
You can Install Live Wallpapers on any ROm .
BlackGURU said:
all i9505 Firmware Roms Support app2sd Functionality
You can Install Live Wallpapers on any ROm .
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Thanks for this , it looks like I will install doc barebones as it keeps the stock camera & if I can store apps on sd as well that will be great.
One more question, if installing a rom with no bloatware doesn't give more space, would it not be easier to just root & remove bloat ware from stock.
I'm a bit disappointed I thought I could have got some of the storage back. I read on another thread that Samsung have partitioned it so that 8-9gb is free regardless.
Read elsewhere that the google version of s4 has 12gb free.
Is there no way to completely wipe the phone & installation rom that gives you the same 12gb as the google edition..?
The apps to sd "feature" does not save you any appreciable space. You are far better off using a third party app to move the data to external sd and symlink back to the internal memory.
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najaboy said:
The apps to sd "feature" does not save you any appreciable space. You are far better off using a third party app to move the data to external sd and symlink back to the internal memory.
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Thanks for your roy can you give me an example of an app that can do this?
Folder Mount
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Macca1980 said:
Thanks for this , it looks like I will install doc barebones as it keeps the stock camera & if I can store apps on sd as well that will be great.
One more question, if installing a rom with no bloatware doesn't give more space, would it not be easier to just root & remove bloat ware from stock.
I'm a bit disappointed I thought I could have got some of the storage back. I read on another thread that Samsung have partitioned it so that 8-9gb is free regardless.
Read elsewhere that the google version of s4 has 12gb free.
Is there no way to completely wipe the phone & installation rom that gives you the same 12gb as the google edition..?
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Reasons why people use Modified Stock ROMS is simply because the developers do a lot of editing as well as build.prop tweaks to insure Performance and Overall Stability.
Regardless of what TW Rom you use, you will have about 8.+ ----9Gb free space...
Don't Say Thanks. Hit IT LOL..
Hi.,
I have the i9505 version. I have rooted using Odin & now have su rights
I noticed that the docsbarebones rom is for the other galaxy.
Are there any roms that keep the stock camera & have apps 2 sd
Apologies noob
*** edit I have tried a few roms , but what I did was unrooted & loaded the german version of stock rom that has apps2sd then used auto root so I can remove bloat.
When I send an app 2 sd it sometimes says your device cannot move 2 sd card.
It still lets me do it though.
*** further edit. It isnt actually working.
Get error "/The_Device_does_not_have_a_real_primary_external_storage_or_the_primary_external_storage_is_emulated__Moving_app_to_SD_Function_my_not_be_supported"
What can I do to get apps2sd?
Does anyone know how to get app2sd on galaxy s4? It says its installing to sd card but its just writing it to internal.
I checked by installing a massive game, said it was all on sd, but when I uninstalled it gave me the space back internally.
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Macca1980 said:
Does anyone know how to get app2sd on galaxy s4? It says its installing to sd card but its just writing it to internal.
I checked by installing a massive game, said it was all on sd, but when I uninstalled it gave me the space back internally.
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It worked exactly as designed. Only the apk is moved to the ext SD. It does not move any associated data.
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najaboy said:
It worked exactly as designed. Only the apk is moved to the ext SD. It does not move any associated data.
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Hi, none of the files ever get copied to the external sd card though. They end up in some sort of sd/emulated/0 folder.
They arent on the external sd card. Everything seems to get stored internally.
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Macca1980 said:
Hi, none of the files ever get copied to the external sd card though. They end up in some sort of sd/emulated/0 folder.
They arent on the external sd card. Everything seems to get stored internally.
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That's the way it is supposed to be. The apps to SD feature is such a waste of time, I wonder why anyone even bothers. Only a single small installation file is moved to your external. Everything else is left internally. That is by design. If you want actual app to SD functionality, you're going to have to use a third party app such as Folder Mount to get it.
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Folder Mount
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is there any other free app can use than this folder mount??
its allow 3 apps only
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is there any other free app can use than this folder mount??
its allow 3 apps only
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I think link2sd can do it. I have had no luck though. I cant get it to recognise the second partition.
2 of my main reasons for getting this phone was ability to store apps on external sd & a good camera . They are both frustrating me now as I cant get any method to work for my sd storage & seemingly galaxy s4 has hardware limitation on camera functions my iPhone 4s could do.
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Lol..dont mess up ur brain..just buy the premium folder mount..i already buy it..and its easier to manage + unlimited pairing
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Lol..dont mess up ur brain..just buy the premium folder mount..i already buy it..and its easier to manage + unlimited pairing
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Ok I bought the premium folder moint app. It doesnt seem to do anything though. It doesnt look like I gain any space & lots of apps look like they are zerp bytes , even though I know theu are not
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[Request]Wireless storage

Can someone port wireless storage to Cloudypro II (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680745)
Funny I just uploaded the APK here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2681527
See if it works.
It should be in /system/app
There might be some system UI tweaks to get it into the "Settings" app. Perhaps you can install it and create a custom homescreen shortcut to enable/disable?
Haha that's funny I just had finished doing this and then saw thread. I was running stock KitKat and bad backed up wireless storage with TiBu I restored it on cloudypro and used nova to create a shortcut/activity to it. Seems to be working fine
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i dont know what i've done wrong. Shortcut in settings has appeared, like in stock , but it doesnt work. When i try to turn off wireless storage it automatically restarts, so i cant turn it off. And my pc cant go to \\192.168.0.73
I tried to use apk from OptimusRs Pro 2 Rom For LG G2 V3 , but i had the same result
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Haha that's funny I just had finished doing this and then saw thread. I was running stock KitKat and bad backed up wireless storage with TiBu I restored it on cloudypro and used nova to create a shortcut/activity to it. Seems to be working fine
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Can you get more detailed, maybe upload your backup files. Is CloudyPro 4.4.2?
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Can you get more detailed, maybe upload your backup files. Is CloudyPro 4.4.2?
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I'm actually back just on stock KitKat but all I did was restore the backup from titanium backup of wireless storage from stock KitKat ROM on cloudypro and using nova launcher created a shortcut to it. Enabled it navigated with PC to IP and worked. I can upload the apk if youd like but I imagine its the same as what is already here?
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I'm actually back just on stock KitKat but all I did was restore the backup from titanium backup of wireless storage from stock KitKat ROM on cloudypro and using nova launcher created a shortcut to it. Enabled it navigated with PC to IP and worked. I can upload the apk if youd like but I imagine its the same as what is already here?
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did you actually use it? or just check the menu in setting. if it worked and you used it it would be great to upload you Titaniumbackup file not just the apk
You can found in Play Store dude !
I haven't seen anything in the play store that was remotely close. Most apps use a webpage to act as a file explorer. Can't network share directly.
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player911 said:
I haven't seen anything in the play store that was remotely close. Most apps use a webpage to act as a file explorer. Can't network share directly.
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try sambadroid its really awesome you can add users for different mount points and many more features currently i can access data system and sdcard via wireless storage
B!GBOY said:
try sambadroid its really awesome you can add users for different mount points and many more features currently i can access data system and sdcard via wireless storage
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Holy crap, mate! That is amazing! Thank you so much!
I advise you to post this in the CloudyPro II thread, so that more people can see it. I'm sure that they'll love it.
Thank again!
Cool. Looks good.
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It's really good
I will test it on cloudypro 1.2
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unfortunately, it requires root (when wireless storage doesn't)

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