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not able to access phone memory

ok, so... issue is, i go into applications and into "my files" but i can only explore the SD card files, before, i was able to go through the phone files as well, and now i cant. even when i connect to the computer and sync, it only lets me look around the SD card files....
the problem is i have "some pictures" on the phone that need to be removed but not deleted, how can i put them on the SD card or straight to the computer???

Frenzifun said:
ok, so... issue is, i go into applications and into "my files" but i can only explore the SD card files, before, i was able to go through the phone files as well, and now i cant. even when i connect to the computer and sync, it only lets me look around the SD card files....
the problem is i have "some pictures" on the phone that need to be removed but not deleted, how can i put them on the SD card or straight to the computer???
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Use Astro File Manager, or better yet Root Explorer if you're rooted. My Files is extremely basic.

Downloaded astro. Found the files but feel stupid because it ended up being in dcim on the sd card. Thank you very much for your help.
There's just one more issue,i tried copying a file from the sd card into the font folder of the phone but it wouldn't let me.any idea why?
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Frenzifun said:
Downloaded astro. Found the files but feel stupid because it ended up being in dcim on the sd card. Thank you very much for your help.
There's just one more issue,i tried copying a file from the sd card into the font folder of the phone but it wouldn't let me.any idea why?
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
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You need root access to do that, and Root Explorer, because RE uses Superuser and Astro does not.

Adding own ringtone to a NAND

Hi,
Could someone please tell me where I put my mp3 file so that 'sound settings' detects it as a ringtone. I used to put it in the media folder for SD roms but obviously that's all changed.
Thanks.

Hi,
I found the folder in NAND but putting the file in there didn't work. I'm not sure but all the ringtones were using .ogg format so it didn't see the mp3 file. Even tried converting to ogg but didn't work either!
I managed to get the ringtone applied by using "music" app, finding the mp3 on my sd card, hit the menu button and select "set as ringtone".
This was the only way I found
If you find a better method, let me know as the stock gingerbread ringtones are cr*ap.

I just have the media folder on my SD card, and it still picks up all my custom ringtones and notifications in every nand build I've tried.
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Gushfevah said:
I just have the media folder on my SD card, and it still picks up all my custom ringtones and notifications in every nand build I've tried.
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I used this method but during connection to pc as mass storage mode, the ringtone and and notifications will revert back to default internal ringtone as the sdcard is not seen by the system.

It's a strange one. I'm sure someone out there knows the answer.
With winmo you just navigated to the sounds folder on the device.
Anyone?

Just dropped an MP3 in ringtone folder and it's working fine...
You'll need a file manager with root access. I use "Super Manager" and the following instructions are specific to that application but will be similar in any other file manager.
Note: Before you begin make sure you have enabled the root function in the system settings.
1. Select the file you want to move...longpress on the file and select copy from the menu that pops up.
2. Navigate to /system/media/audio/ringtones
3. Press the windows hardbutton and select "Switch System R/W" to enable writing to the system directories.
4. Longpress the screen, when the menu pops up select paste.
5. Exit and reboot (ringtone won't appear until you reboot)

bdkinney said:
Just dropped an MP3 in ringtone folder and it's working fine...
You'll need a file manager with root access. I use "Super Manager" and the following instructions are specific to that application but will be similar in any other file manager.
Note: Before you begin make sure you have enabled the root function in the system settings.
1. Select the file you want to move...longpress on the file and select copy from the menu that pops up.
2. Navigate to /system/media/audio/ringtones
3. Press the windows hardbutton and select "Switch System R/W" to enable writing to the system directories.
4. Longpress the screen, when the menu pops up select paste.
5. Exit and reboot (ringtone won't appear until you reboot)
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Perfect. Thank you.

Incidentally, if you don't want to go through that hassle, you can also put the ringtones in.
/sdcard/media/audio/ringtones

LiFE1688 said:
Incidentally, if you don't want to go through that hassle, you can also put the ringtones in.
/sdcard/media/audio/ringtones
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Problem with that is that when connected to the PC nothing on the SD card can be read.

jamesbond_28_007 said:
Problem with that is that when connected to the PC nothing on the SD card can be read.
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Serious? When you say connected to PC, you mean connect phone to pc with android running? Well, depending on which build. Desire/DesireHD, you will need to unmount the sd card in settings->storage in order to use the phone as a usb mass storage device. If you are using Gingerbread build, you will have to use Multi-mount.
Unless you are my hero, and you went full ext2/ext3/ext4 partition for the whole sd card without fat32.
Then it would be almost useless in a card reader with a windows 7 pc.

LiFE1688 said:
Serious? When you say connected to PC, you mean connect phone to pc with android running? Well, depending on which build. Desire/DesireHD, you will need to unmount the sd card in settings->storage in order to use the phone as a usb mass storage device. If you are using Gingerbread build, you will have to use Multi-mount.
Unless you are my hero, and you went full ext2/ext3/ext4 partition for the whole sd card without fat32.
Then it would be almost useless in a card reader with a windows 7 pc.
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I think he is referring to this problem posted above:
"I used this method but during connection to pc as mass storage mode, the ringtone and and notifications will revert back to default internal ringtone as the sdcard is not seen by the system." -nghockcheng

LiFE1688 said:
Incidentally, if you don't want to go through that hassle, you can also put the ringtones in.
/sdcard/media/audio/ringtones
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i did this but remain the same problem
when the phone rings .it ring with the old ringtone from system-->media-->>audio-->>ringtons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

a dual mount sd app would help if you don't want the usb to kick your sd card every time that you use mass storage

Can't copy or move files on SD card (unrooted)

I can't copy or move (but I can delete or rename) files and folders on / from the SD card (SanDisk 8GB) of my unrooted Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G531F) with Android 5.1.1. I still can create, rename or delete files and folders.
I tried with My files and ES File Explorer, then I formatted the card in phone and with SD Formatter.
With my PC I can copy or move files or folders on / from the SD card.
I changed the SD card with one similar from my Asus TF-101 tablet and the same phone problems occur, but the phone SD card works normally in tablet!
Many thanks in advance!

int sd fixer
From play store

minsetnaing said:
From play store
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Thank you!
I tried, still don't work

migrosoft said:
Thank you!
I tried, still don't work
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Hi bro ,i found this error, lag fix from playstore.this is perfect work.i testest.int sdfix and lag fix. Note root needed

Thank you, I will try it!

migrosoft said:
I can't copy or move (but I can delete or rename) files and folders on / from the SD card (SanDisk 8GB) of my unrooted Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G531F) with Android 5.1.1. I still can create, rename or delete files and folders.
I tried with My files and ES File Explorer, then I formatted the card in phone and with SD Formatter.
With my PC I can copy or move files or folders on / from the SD card.
I changed the SD card with one similar from my Asus TF-101 tablet and the same phone problems occur, but the phone SD card works normally in tablet!
Many thanks in advance!
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Please perform a wipe and factory reset from stock recovery unrooted via what?

ActivNoiz said:
Please perform a wipe and factory reset from stock recovery unrooted via what?
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I mean the phone was never rooted.

migrosoft said:
I mean the phone was never rooted.
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So, make a wipe/factory reset.

ActivNoiz said:
So, make a wipe/factory reset.
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I'll try.

Please don't reset your whole phone, it won't solve the problem anyways.
With the advent of 5.1.1 Google added a new Media Security Protocol. The affect is that any app that doesn't have root securities can not move or copy files between Int and Ext storage, except those they generate.
The good news is that I know of a FREE file manager that can get around the problem by hooking into Androids Storage Access Framework.
One small problem is that the setting turns itself off frequently, so you have to go back in and turn it back on.
The better news is that it's footprint is only a little bit bigger than 'My Files' and it has a massive amount of capabilities and settings which are 100% configurable.
Enough of the suspense, "Ghost Commander"
Good luck, it's not for the weak of mind.
P.S. To get to the switch;
Top right three dot menu
Location
Home
Storage Access Framework
and search out the Mother directory of your Ext card, then select.
Grumpa

I know this is late but i just had this problem on my note 5.
Try installing / SandiskMemoryZone.Apk should let you move pics and files then.
Hit the thinks if this help anyone

Help with sd card as portable media

Ok so ive finally upgraded my s4 to a s5 unlocked bootloader, rooted and resurrection rom. I understand the whole adaptable media and encryption. I want my sd card as portable so i can use it in my pc and other phones if needed. Also to use titanium backup to restore apps if i wipe and install a fresh rom.
My problem is es file explorer, root explorer, and any archiving apps are all jacked up and wont write as they used to. I am able to write to the sd card but i want to have full control like i used to on older roms on my s4.
Any help?

maniac2k said:
Ok so ive finally upgraded my s4 to a s5 unlocked bootloader, rooted and resurrection rom. I understand the whole adaptable media and encryption. I want my sd card as portable so i can use it in my pc and other phones if needed. Also to use titanium backup to restore apps if i wipe and install a fresh rom.
My problem is es file explorer, root explorer, and any archiving apps are all jacked up and wont write as they used to. I am able to write to the sd card but i want to have full control like i used to on older roms on my s4.
Any help?
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I'm using Ressurection too. Marshmallow can be a pain with the sdcard. Apps have to ask for write permission when it first needs it and you have make sure to grant it.
Titanium Backup works with the external sdcard but you have to go to "Preferences", then to "Backup Folder Location", click where it says "Storage provider:", select " Document provider storage", go to the external sdcard (not a directory in it) and press "select", and then go to the TB backup directory and select "Use the current folder".
If you're using a multi partitioned sdcard, Link2SD doesn't work but Apps2SD appears to work fine. Either way, you'll probably get a notification about a corrupted sdcard for each extra partition. You can safely ignore them. Long press on the notification and select the crossed bell icon to prevent it from popping up again.
Some apps have trouble if they are opened from another app. Rar wouldn't work for me in ES File Explorer until I opened it from the app drawer. Then the correct permission dialog popped up and it was fine ever since.
I would also strongly suggest setting selinux mode to permissive. I suggest using SELinuxModeChanger.

Thanks. I changed the selinux mode but es is still wonky when working with zips. I also tried zarchiver opened directly and it has problems too. Oh well.
I did get tibu working previously as you stated.
I hate when enhancements are downgrades!!
Thank you for the information.

Rooted S7E: No SD Card Write

I recently bought an S7E. I was a little disappointed that there was no full root for the thing, but understand the situation with the locked bootloader. So I went the engineering root route. All is well and good there other than I hate that I cannot seemingly install any kind of recovery and make a full backup of the phone. Nonetheless, I the reason I am posting is that I have an issue with writing to the SD card. I have formatted the card with no change. I tried using root explorer to change the ownership of the card with no change (says it can't because of no write permissions). I even tried the KitKat fix I think it was in that you modified the platform.xml file to get write permissions. I had to use ADB to do that though but it too still made no difference.
So I am kind of out of ideas here. I first noticed it trying to run Syncthing which I use to sync files across devices for work and, of course, I use the SD Card for that purpose. However, other apps are unable to write as well like ES File Explorer, Root Explorer and so on.
Does anyone have any solution to this? I am on T-Mobile if that makes a difference. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Just to see if any fresh eyes on this may have some clues or answers. Thanks.

StormStrikes said:
Just to see if any fresh eyes on this may have some clues or answers. Thanks.
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Install Fx explore from playstore. Click 3dot menu select enable write access.select 3dot menu and again select show all storage then from side menu select memory card then select right symbol on the bottom, you are done.

Thank you for that Anik49. That will get me functional for the moment, but is there not a way to make it permanent? Syncthing is unable to write to the SD card and I have yet to find anything that would adjust the permissions for that specific app or that would more generally give write access to the SD card outside of the file explorer.

StormStrikes said:
Thank you for that Anik49. That will get me functional for the moment, but is there not a way to make it permanent? Syncthing is unable to write to the SD card and I have yet to find anything that would adjust the permissions for that specific app or that would more generally give write access to the SD card outside of the file explorer.
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Without root you have to give app permission to write on sd card but not all app have the option but with root you can do this you need xposed framework install on your phone. Then install xinternal sd apk and give the app proper permission. It will enable all write access to the memory card.

Anik49 said:
Without root you have to give app permission to write on sd card but not all app have the option but with root you can do this you need xposed framework install on your phone. Then install xinternal sd apk and give the app proper permission. It will enable all write access to the memory card.
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Awesome! Thank you.