moving files to external sd card, plz help - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

ok so I recently updated my Samsung galaxy s4 i337 to 4.4.2 NC1 and rooted it.. although I'm having a problem installing a ROM on it..
every time I go to CWM recovery I cannot install an update from internal memory, which is where my phone automatically puts downloaded files in. I've looked all over for a way to moves files from internal memory to external sd card but I haven't been able to find a method that works so I finally decided to make an account on xda and ask.. so weather there is a way to move the .zip files (the rom and gapps) to my external sd card, or another method to installing custom ROMs, please help :/

Look at root explorer.
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jd1639 said:
Look at root explorer.
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I've tried that, it just says "Copy Failed" or "Move Failed"

1mikaman said:
I've tried that, it just says "Copy Failed" or "Move Failed"
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Are you rooted? Are you sure
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Are you rooted? Are you sure
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yes...I'm sure I'm rooted.

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[Q]Market error (fixed) & Moving apps to SD card

Is there any other way rather than the adb one (dosent work) for transfering apps to sd card... Not a single app is installed on sd card, every damn thing is in internal memory, my sd card is of 16 gb it is totaly EMPTY... Important thing is my device is NON-ROOTED , lol
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May sound stupid but try rebooting your tab after clearing Google play data.
Droidlover123 said:
May sound stupid but try rebooting your tab after clearing Google play data.
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It didnt sound stupid, it fixed my problem, lol i didnt think of it. BTW can u try this (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=niveau.tanu.android&hl=en), this is not getting installed, it shows insufficient error.. A huge thanks, lol
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Droidlover123 said:
May sound stupid but try rebooting your tab after clearing Google play data.
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If I do that, after this every app/game I'll download from the market,will be installed on the ext sd? Or I've got it wrong?
Senkifia said:
If I do that, after this every app/game I'll download from the market,will be installed on the ext sd? Or I've got it wrong?
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No, u have to use app2sd or m2sd... But for that u need an ext3 or ext 4 partition.
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System restrictions delete failed

When I wanted to delete something from my nook color running cm10 night lies I could not delete it and a notification pop out saying system restriction delete failed but when my nook color is running cm7.2 i had no problem deleting files can anybody explain to me for this observation? Thank you for reading and hope you have a nice day!
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If the file is on SD... you may have ran into the occasional SD becoming read only under CM10 that periodically rears its ugly head.
So does it mean that there is no solution? Thanks anyway.
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INEEDHELPPLSHELP said:
So does it mean that there is no solution? Thanks anyway.
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It means you may have to use a different SD. CM10 is real finicky about SD cards.
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I have used sdcard no. 1 to install cm 10 but I use sdcard no. 2 to download additional files and apps and use it as the device's main sdcard meaning I use it. I tried a different sd card also but still can't delete files and using cm10, I realized that there are some hidden files with unknown symbols I don't know what are those I saw them when I use androzip but on other file manager I don't see them and I can't delete them BTW should I use cm7.2 or cm 10.
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INEEDHELPPLSHELP said:
I have used sdcard no. 1 to install cm 10 but I use sdcard no. 2 to download additional files and apps and use it as the device's main sdcard meaning I use it. I tried a different sd card also but still can't delete files and using cm10, I realized that there are some hidden files with unknown symbols I don't know what are those I saw them when I use androzip but on other file manager I don't see them and I can't delete them BTW should I use cm7.2 or cm 10.
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Those unknown symbol files mean that CM10 is sometimes corrupting some files when it writes. That is why it is mounting the SD as read only. It sees that corruption. Try creating a file with your CM10 file manager. If you cannot, it means it is mounted read only.
Try getting the free SDFormatter program and running that on your PC to reformat the no. 2 SD to fix any corruption.
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But I'm also able to delete some files and some files I can't.
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INEEDHELPPLSHELP said:
But I'm also able to delete some files and some files I can't.
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It can't delete those corrupted files. Re-format.
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leapinlar said:
It can't delete those corrupted files. Re-format.
I have reformatted it but it still says system restriction delete failed and unzip operation failed. Another question why cant i unzip it and why is my sd card named sdcard1 instead of thr name i named it. In case you dont know i want to hack glu credits the video is here. this is the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76aczBNLp2Q Another thing is that when i want to format my sd card on sdformatter i cant see my sdcard.
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INEEDHELPPLSHELP said:
leapinlar said:
It can't delete those corrupted files. Re-format.
I have reformatted it but it still says system restriction delete failed and unzip operation failed. Another question why cant i unzip it and why is my sd card named sdcard1 instead of thr name i named it. In case you dont know i want to hack glu credits the video is here. this is the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76aczBNLp2Q Another thing is that when i want to format my sd card on sdformatter i cant see my sdcard.
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You have a bad SD card. Stick with Sandisk as they are more reliable.
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I have just format my sdcard and it worked perfectly until sometimes later that the errors come up again this is annoying man.
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Also tried downloading items from dropbox but it say storage full or unavailable.
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Anyways to avoid getting this messages?
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INEEDHELPPLSHELP said:
Also tried downloading items from dropbox but it say storage full or unavailable.
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Boot into CWM recovery, advanced, select "partition sd card".

[Q] Confused about internal storage

Ok so hopefully somebody can set me straight here. My M comes with 8gb of internal storage. But I have run into app space issues and have read that only 4gb is accessible. If I'm correct that's disappointing. However it feels like less than 4gb is accessible to me. I deleted a couple more apps today, but here is my current storage usage (screenshot). I'm rooted on JB and have Titanium Backup so maybe that will allow me to transfer apps from internal storage to sd card. I have not yet tried it on the M and from the couple of posts I've read it may or may not be possible. I do not have a developer edition M. Which is what I read that you need. Is this the case? All my pics, vids, and music are already on the 32gb sd card. It's just apps taking up space on internal. What are my options for continually running out of storage so quickly?
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Example: The screenshot says I have 550mb available... Which isn't much at all... But I'm trying to install a 43.5mb app right now and I'm getting an internal storage warning. So my problem is two parts. 1, can't use the full 8gb and 2, can't even use what little space it says I have.
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Do you have safe strap installed with an active slot? If so, use your root browser and delete the ss folder and in sdcard0, the safestrap folder which contains the ROM slot information. That should put you back around where you should be. Don't touch the TWRP folders and you will be fine to continue using safe strap.
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skippid said:
Do you have safe strap installed with an active slot? If so, use your root browser and delete the ss folder and in sdcard0, the safestrap folder which contains the ROM slot information. That should put you back around where you should be. Don't touch the TWRP folders and you will be fine to continue using safe strap.
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I did install safestrap last week intending on loading a custom ROM, but ended up not feeling like I was experienced enough to do so at this time so I deleted the app. Would deleting the app have been enough to solve that issue?
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You can also use directory bind to bind the data to the sdcard1 path. Works like a charm.
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You can also use directory bind to bind the data to the sdcard1 path. Works like a charm.
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Not exactly sure what you mean. Is directory bind an app? Would this be necessary if I have already deleted safestrap for the time being?
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Jersey846 said:
Not exactly sure what you mean. Is directory bind an app? Would this be necessary if I have already deleted safestrap for the time being?
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if it has 8gig why does it only let you use half of it..and what's the purpose of the other 4gig left... because as far as I know when you install apps it takes up the space of the 4gig that you you.
Directory bind can get you in some trouble if you are not careful. Delete one side on accident, you delete the other's content as well. Directory bind just links two locations and basically acts like a forwarding service.
Back to Safestrap. Yes, Safestrap partitions your usable memory for the other operating system file. Its just like dual booting a computer, you don't have shared memory between the two. (As far as internal memory is concerned.)
Did you delete the folders? It should fix your issue. Check your storage stats in stock settings afterwards to confirm.
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Jersey846 said:
I did install safestrap last week intending on loading a custom ROM, but ended up not feeling like I was experienced enough to do so at this time so I deleted the app. Would deleting the app have been enough to solve that issue?
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Deleting the app alone will not get rid of the partition, in my experience. Reboot your phone to see if its gone too. The folders are /ss and /storage/sdcard0/Safestrap. You could also delete the TWRP folders if they are present, since you do not need Safestrap any longer.
Let me know if this solves your issue.
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I don't seem to have either of those folders when I tried to search for them with root explorer. So maybe I didn't do anything when I opened up safestrap when I had it.
And to clarify, sdcard0 is internal storage and sdcard1 is the actual sd card correct?
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Jersey846 said:
I don't seem to have either of those folders when I tried to search for them with root explorer. So maybe I didn't do anything when I opened up safestrap when I had it.
And to clarify, sdcard0 is internal storage and sdcard1 is the actual sd card correct?
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Yes sir. That is correct. Did you make a slot when you opened safe strap? Normally that eats up memory like crazy.
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skippid said:
Yes sir. That is correct. Did you make a slot when you opened safe strap? Normally that eats up memory like crazy.
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I probably downloaded it then left it alone while I researched a bit and never ended up doing anything. I'll move some stuff over from sdcard0 if I have any pics or music still on there to free up a little space or maybe try one of those complex work arounds to free up some of that extra 4gb eventually.
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[Q] Major Sd card issue

Hey all. I got a major issue where i cannot move,delete,copy or edit any of the files and folders from my Sd card and everytime i try for example to delete something i get the message "..it cannot be deleted". I also tried to export something from dropbox to sd card and i also get an error message saying " Storage full or unavailable" . Lastly i also can't seem to move files from my pc to the sd card . I started having this problem today that i flashed rastakat rom 4.4. Running its latest version,with PA gapps. From my perception its like i don't have the rights to edit anything other than download and install from playstore that works normaly. Please help. Thanks in advance.
By the way i also re flashed like 5 times and problem hasnt been solved
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try the 99% unbrick guide as long u can get into bootloader
as it redo all partitions, that can fix, if dat do not fix idk(my n4 broke :/ wainting for lg to see what they will do)
mrzonk said:
Hey all. I got a major issue where i cannot move,delete,copy or edit any of the files and folders from my Sd card and everytime i try for example to delete something i get the message "..it cannot be deleted". I also tried to export something from dropbox to sd card and i also get an error message saying " Storage full or unavailable" . Lastly i also can't seem to move files from my pc to the sd card . I started having this problem today that i flashed rastakat rom 4.4. Running its latest version,with PA gapps. From my perception its like i don't have the rights to edit anything other than download and install from playstore that works normaly. Please help. Thanks in advance.
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try connecting the SD card to PC via card reader or something. looks like the issue is with the card!
nijom said:
try connecting the SD card to PC via card reader or something. looks like the issue is with the card!
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How could I do that anyway?
I didn't find any other way so I wiped everything, flashed stock and re-flashed, rastakat after. Now all seem normal.
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mrzonk said:
How could I do that anyway?
I didn't find any other way so I wiped everything, flashed stock and re-flashed, rastakat after. Now all seem normal.
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Err.. I forgot that i was in nexus 4 forum. Sorry bro..
Wipe helps almost everytime..
nijom said:
Err.. I forgot that i was in nexus 4 forum. Sorry bro..
Wipe helps almost everytime..
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No problem mate
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Game cache copied to external sd card not recognzied.

Hi I have recently bought Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7inch with 8 GB internal memory and 4 gb user available. I am using and 16GB external SD card. I copied game cache into external sd card Android/obb folder and installed the game but the game cache is not recognized. But if i copy the same into internal storage Android/obb its working fine. Is there any way to fix this with out rooting the phone. As the user available internal memory is very low i can not install many games.
Look for SD Card Kit Kat Fix in the play store by JRummy. That will probably solve your problem. I tried installing GTASA by putting the obb data in SD Card but it didn't work even with SD Card Fix.
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Yeah.. but for it to work the device has to be rooted. Is there any other solution without rooting the device
teja463 said:
Yeah.. but for it to work the device has to be rooted. Is there any other solution without rooting the device
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I believe not. You must do it to emulated/0/sdcard
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If i am not wrong "emulated/0/sdcard" is the path of internal storage i want to install the app in an external storage. Is there a way to do that with out rooting the device. There is an nextapp sdfix app available in play store but the device nees to be rooted. I googled for the solution but all the solutions works only on rooted devices. So my question is there a way to solve this without rooting the device
No, you need to use an app like Foldermount to be able to move games with OBB directory, all methods require root.
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Look for SD Card Kit Kat Fix in the play store by JRummy. That will probably solve your problem. I tried installing GTASA by putting the obb data in SD Card but it didn't work even with SD Card Fix.
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Freakstyler said:
No, you need to use an app like Foldermount to be able to move games with OBB directory, all methods require root.
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Yeah, foldermount does it. It will link /sdcard/android/obb to /extsdcard (needs root)
Dark Mushroom said:
Yeah, foldermount does it. It will link /sdcard/android/obb to /extsdcard (needs root)
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Oh snaps! It works, but it's causing my device to show wrong memory values:
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Yup, at least it works .not getting low storage warning btw
Check this out
Dark Mushroom said:
Yup, at least it works .not getting low storage warning btw
Check this out
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Yeah it keeps changing the values each time I check.
I now have about 14 out 8GB memory.
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