**UPDATE** Found that I need to use some cloud service like Drive to get files on NP. Now I just need to know if for the purpose of Kodi should I update to Android M preview...
Hello All,
I was able to unlock the bootloader and root my device but I am having an issue seeing the internal storage drive in windows 7. Am I missing a setting or are my drivers all screwed up (showing as SAMSUNG Android Phone in Device manager).?? Am i not able to place files on the internal storage??
LMY48J 5.1.1
Also, are there any additional changes i should make to support Kodi?
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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.
Hello folks!
So the question is as the topic says, Is it possible?
I've searched over the internet but cannot find a specific answer.
i think some roms may have that feature, cyanogen, i never found a solution since its the internal storage not micro sd card, im not sure whats the format,i found it was better to have a server to transfer data
From what I recall it's not possible due to a hardware limitation... I could be wrong, but I haven't seen it available on any of the ROMs I've tried.
Sent from my Nexus 4
No.
The closest way you're going to get beside MTP is to use Samba share. Either share a folder over the network on your machine, then use ES File Explorer, go to Network -> LAN and scan for your machine. Or with root, use SambaDroid to share your phone's storage and access to it from your PC. The transfer is going to be slow, but its still easier to manage files compared to MTP.
If you don't mind command lines, there is adbsync: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1898358
Hi, i did a walk around.. i connect the device in PTP mode.. then I copy files from the PC to the pictures folder of my phone, then i manage files with internal file manager and i move them wherever I want.. Same thing to copy files out of the mobile..
Hello everyone. Im sorry maybe i didnt open the discussion in the right place. I use galaxy s4 and suddenly i deleted my camera photos. And all of them were in internal memory of the phone. No ext sd card i have on my phone. The big problem is how to get the pictures back. I have root acces and running on 4.4.2 pls i need it very urgently.if anyone has idea pls right here or message me here thank u all reading this
Someone else had this issue, but in their case it was a factory reset. My recommendation to that person was to try Recuva, but unfortunately, Recuva doesn't detect the existence of the S4 at all. I did a quick google search and found an alternative that may work for you, here. Your S4 must be rooted for it to function.
I have not tried this, so I do not know if it will work. I changed the save location to the MicroSD card through the Camera's settings, as well as enabled write access to the MicroSD for all apps, so I have little to no need of this program.
Thank u. I think one more. As u said recuva doesnt detect the existence of s4. Is that possible to make something on a phone to mounts its internal drive as usb drive on a computer then we can scan it with any recovery program.
i dont think you can get your pictures back lol. since its called ''DELETE''
Not true. When a file is deleted the pointers to the file are changed to mark the space the file occupied available for writing, however the file is still present on the drive. Programs like Recuva work because the file isn't overwritten when deleted. However, Recuva doesn't recognize MTP devices. The only way Recuva can recognize a MTP device is if the transfer protocol is changed to UMS. Note that PTP mode on the S4 is NOT sufficient for the purpose.
Well how to change the transfer protocol to UMS? Any ideas?
SG USB Mass Storage Enabler will work as long as you're not on Android 4.4.x, according to the developer. Otherwise you'll need an app like Airdroid to do the job. There are other apps on the Play Store that may work.
EDIT: Some added research here seems to indicate that doing this will not work on the internal storage, as the internal storage has not been a separate partition since Android 3.0 according to Google. Try it, but I suspect @xDroidZz is correct, though not for the reason he thinks.
One more interesting is that possible to mount internal.file system over recovery? I have cwm recovery . I mean to mount file system through recovery before system boots and recover files then. Is that idea possible?
rovshanst said:
One more interesting is that possible to mount internal.file system over recovery? I have cwm recovery . I mean to mount file system through recovery before system boots and recover files then. Is that idea possible?
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Hi mate ,
You can use aroma file explorer to use from recovery , check here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
Is it possible to port nexus player's android m developer preview to NVidia shield tv 16/500 variants ? I would like to test the new internal storage increase feature on the NVidia shield tv
I tested it on the nexus player and i can say that is good. The only one problem is that if you use the external storage as expansion of your internal storage, you can't use it on your pc or on any other device. you can use this crypted external storage only on device that initialize it.
so it's good in terms of performance, but not convenient. I prefer also on Android M like in Android L the app Folder Mount.
You can copy paste all your obb files more easily from and to a pc and at same time you can use it also like a storage for media.
With Folder Mount you can move your apps / games to an sdcard and also to an usb HDD also on Android L, and you can move all apps.
But is a good functionality of Android M. I like it. It is a step forward.
About the port:
The source code of Android M is not completely available now, and the Shield Console is not a Nexus device with all source code in AOSP. This mean that the Shield Console have many proprietary things that Nvidia not publish. So you have to wait for an official firmware before have a custom android M firmware.
zulu99 said:
I tested it on the nexus player and i can say that is good. The only one problem is that if you use the external storage as expansion of your internal storage, you can't use it on your pc or on any other device. you can use this crypted external storage only on device that initialize it.
so it's good in terms of performance, but not convenient. I prefer also on Android M like in Android L the app Folder Mount.
You can copy paste all your obb files more easily from and to a pc and at same time you can use it also like a storage for media.
With Folder Mount you can move your apps / games to an sdcard and also to an usb HDD also on Android L, and you can move all apps.
But is a good functionality of Android M. I like it. It is a step forward.
About the port:
The source code of Android M is not completely available now, and the Shield Console is not a Nexus device with all source code in AOSP. This mean that the Shield Console have many proprietary things that Nvidia not publish. So you have to wait for an official firmware before have a custom android M firmware.
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thank you for your reply, then lets wait till somebody port it, im looking forward to it, now regarding moving app's data to sd, what app can i used and do i need to have root to do that?
zulu99 said:
I tested it on the nexus player and i can say that is good. The only one problem is that if you use the external storage as expansion of your internal storage, you can't use it on your pc or on any other device. you can use this crypted external storage only on device that initialize it.
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Hi mate, can you just clarify, with Android M can you use exteral usb hdd to to extend internal storage or just the micro sd? There seems to be mixed reports.
Right it's wrecking my head
I got a Samsung t5 for nvidia shield. Did a factory reset and upgraded everything. Then I connected t5 directly to the shield and formatted it. Under device storage it has internal shared storage and under this is Samsung USB drive.
I downloaded stbemu from play store and it is on the Samsung USB drive but everytime I open the app it crashes. No option to use unknown sources for this app under security and restrictions and I have given it permission.
I removed and reinstalled and same issue. Previously I downloaded few apps and some one not open either?
This is the exact same thing that is happening when I had usb key so bought Samsung t5 to fix this??
Also I can't add another Google account to shield?
Is there anything I am doing wrong?
More than likely
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Why are you trying to run apps from the Samsung USB drive? The Shield is still an Android device running a version of Android Oreo--unless you rooted your device I don't think Android Oreo allows you to run apps from anyplace other than the internal device storage--you can't run apps from SD Cards or USB drives.
Issue was I updated something from Aptoide i should haven't had.
Removed updates deleted Aptoide and now everything works. Managed to format ssd on laptop and now set up as internal storage