ES File explorer Delete permission issues - Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

can anyone tell me how I can delete from USB or SD , ES explorer keeps giving me permissions pop up that doesn't work
I want an app that will let me delete files/folders/ etc from my SD or Usb I've tried multiple but no success .
Kodi almost worked but I can only delete pictures in " Program mode " so all the pics are named 000001 000002.jpg etc so I cant actually View what I want to delete so that's no good ..
seriously baffled by all this

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App install Fails?

hey all iv noticed this a lot with the stock 2.2 rom on my POV Mobii tegra 2 (advent vega rebrand).
e.g i uninstalled a game called jelly defence, then tried to install an updated version of it. the install fails saying aplication not installed.
ok so i then tried to reinstall the first version i had working on the tablet, and that also fails to install saying again application not installed..
why would this be happening? iv noticed that it happens on a fair few number of apps that i install, then uninstall, then try to install again and they fail to install.
installation is done via apk file from sd card. even tried over wifi and still same error.
I know this might sound rude, but did you try Google?
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4226132/application-not-installed-error-on-android
ahh, could be something to do with the certificates or the AndroidManifest.xml file.
where is this file located so that i can check its permissions?
This might be a tough nutt to crack...
"AndroidManifest.xml" file is inside .apk files.
ok i managed to fix the problem. i mounted my sd card to the pc with card reader, and in the android.secure folder there was a file called smdl2tmp1.asec , i deleted that and now the app installs fine. got both jelly defence and few others installed with no issues.
strange how i cant see that folder on the tablet itself because its hidden. need an app to see the folder and its contents directly on the tablet so i can delete it again if needed.
Yeah, folders and files with a dot infront of their names are invisible.
It's a Linux thing!
Glad you got that sorted out!
is there no file manager app that can see these files directly on the tablet?
Just tried "iFileManager" app I got with stock tablet software and it can see hidden files/folders.
I also tried Root Explorer and it can see hidden files/folders, but this is a paid app.
Astro File Manager can also see hidden files/folders, but you need to go into Preferences-->Look and Feel-->and enable "Show Hidden Files" option.
Maybe your current file manager app also has such an option?
Hope I helped, and don't forget to give a thanks!
ahh, i have stock ifilemanager, but i dont use it, i use ES File Explorer since i can access my LAN shares with it easily over the wifi. will give ifilemanager a go in few mins time.
thanks again.
just checked ifilemanager can see the folder but it cant see any of the file which are inside the folder.
Just checked some "hidden" folders myself on my tablet.
Some have files / sub-folders inside and some don't.
Not all folders need to have files inside.
but when i check the folder on the pc via sdcard reader, there are files in the folder.
cant see them directly on the tablet, but when connected to pc i can see the files in exact same location.

[Q] No Music Found

after flashing prerooted ROM 2.3.5 Official to my DHD every time i open music "No music Found" appears even the gallery never shows any photos
i tired to disable and re-enable the media scanner the same result always .
i also tried to re flash the ROM also same result
what should i try next ?????
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go to your sdcard and find a file called .nomedia (starts with a dot and it's a hidden file, use root explorer or your computer), the file is located in the root folder of your sdcard, delete it, rescan your card for music and pics.
haerigrek said:
go to your sdcard and find a file called .nomedia (starts with a dot and it's a hidden file, use root explorer or your computer), the file is located in the root folder of your sdcard, delete it, rescan your card for music and pics.
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just worked fine with me just re enabled the media scanner after deleted .nomedia file

Need help with understanding mount-points, folder structure and file system rights...

Hi everyone,
I need your help. I sometimes face strange issues with my Nexus 4 (Stock Room, Rooted, Matrix Kernel v5). Yesterday I wanted to copy a apk-file for installation on my phone from my home-server. I use ES File Explorer for that. I failed to copy the apk-file to /sdcard/folder-name (operation failed). then i navigated to /data/media/0/folder-name and tried it from there, also it didn't work.
i then copied the file to /sdcard/download and was able to copy it to that and to install it.
i don't really understand why it behaves that way, i was always able to go to /sdcard/folder-name and do what i want. i also noticed another strange thing. i connected my phone via USB (MTP-mode) to the PC and uploaded a few GB of MP3s to it (Folder: Music).
when browsing this folder with ES File Explorer, I cannot delete anything from that folder /sdcard/Music. THOUGH it reports "deletion successful" the files or folders do not get deleted but just remain on the internal SD-card. i could only delete the music successfully via "/data/media/0/Music".
who can explain briefly WTF is going on? i obviously do not really understand the concept and logic behind this. is there a maximum file/path length that must not be exceeded?
thanks in advance and best regards,
hallu
need to bump this, sorry...
does anyone have any idea as to why this phone is behaving the way it is?
I use root explorer and have ZERO issues. That includes pulling apk's.
Try a different file explorer to see if that makes a difference so at least you can determine if the issue is just app specific and not something else.
Check to see of ES isn't mounting certain folders with RW permissions.
Also the actual internal storage is /data/media/0/ so /sdcard/ is just a symlink to that folder. ES seems to be having problems with the symlinks.

extsdcard write issues

Issues with wanting to copy to extsdcard any new files/folders from my gdrive account...not specific to write or modify but a mix of both.
I am experiencing an issue with my 32gb sdhc card that baffles me. I use ES Explorer and create a folder on the extsdcard and it quickly shows creating the folder in asynch mode, I then refresh and it shows up. Ok odd, whatever, moving on... I then try to delete it and it says successfully deleted, hit refresh and it shows up. How is this?
Another test is use FolderSync and i set up the folder pair and then click sync. Status shows error in red, I click show to see errors and I see errors "could not create folder: <anyfolder> File transfer failed '<file>' open failed: EACCES (Permission denied)"
Anyone have issues like this? Any pointers? I have researched and cant find much other than 4.4 changed its extsdcard security.
Thanks
Robert
Kitkat is picky on third party apps writing files to the card. Call it Googles strive to be more like Apple with each release.
Google probably wants all users to be cloud loving lemmings they can data mine.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...at-and-even-samsung-may-be-implementing-them/
My main issue is I can't even delete a folder. ..
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Dunno if it's just me.....I've had zero problems doing ....well....anything I want to ?!?
BTW, I used ES file explorer (file exploder?) on my Galaxy Nexus.....constant issues and crashes.
Never again.
On your S5 there is a app called "My Files", it seems to work almost exactly like ES is supposed to work.
It does everything I can think of....make folders, open and add to them, delete files and folders ???
Works perfectly on mine with a 32gb Pony class 10 micro SD, not a single problem ever.
Perhaps you have a problem SD card ?
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Err, it's a PNY sd card, just always seemed like calling it a Pony was the correct term ?
As soon as Verizon gets root run the app
SDFix
From the market, or you need to edit platform.xml and add in a permission, only takes a few seconds but you need to be rooted, it is an issue with kit kat

Virus folder can't delete - please help!

I have a suspicious folder in my gallery with no name and 1 file - I cannot open it or delete it. I can't find it in samsung 'my files'. My phone has been running very slow and there are photos I cannot access properly since this has appeared. Ive tried ES explorer and still cant find it. Please help!
backup via smartswitch & factory reset

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