Phone can't write to external memory? - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers

As the title says, my phone can no longer write to any external source (Sd card or OTG USB drive.)
I'm on the BTU CSC firmware. My phone shipped with EGY. Not sure what to do. Any ideas?
Edit: Can't delete files either. It appears that any external memory source is read only. If I switch back to my original CSC it works though....

So it appears to be a system issue... I have FX file explorer (which was failing too) and I removed and re-added Sd card write access and it works. So if I could figure out how to make the system re-ask for external Sd card permission I'll be good. Anybody know which app controls those permissions?
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Rydah805 said:
As the title says, my phone can no longer write to any external source (Sd card or OTG USB drive.)
I'm on the BTU CSC firmware. My phone shipped with EGY. Not sure what to do. Any ideas?
Edit: Can't delete files either. It appears that any external memory source is read only. If I switch back to my original CSC it works though....
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- Go to the Development forum and download @TEKHD 's rom and grab 'etc/permissions/platform.xml' file from his rom (you'll have to download the rom .zip file and extract it).
- Back up your own and then replace it using a root explorer/file manager app (you will need root permissions).
- Give him a thanks for fixing that issue for us

Zer0_ said:
- Go to the Development forum and download @TEKHD 's rom and grab 'etc/permissions/platform.xml' file from his rom (you'll have to download the rom .zip file and extract it).
- Back up your own and then replace it using a root explorer/file manager app (you will need root permissions).
- Give him a thanks for fixing that issue for us
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I'm not rooted. I've found a lot of use of Samsung Pay. Thanks for the suggestion though. Any other ideas?
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Anybody? I can't be the only one who's faced this issue.....
Another observation, stock camera can't write to external sources either. Really need to find which app handles that permission.
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I had this with my SD card (no otg) and fixed it by formatting the SD card via the phone OS. Backed up photos first obv.
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Pottsy said:
I had this with my SD card (no otg) and fixed it by formatting the SD card via the phone OS. Backed up photos first obv.
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Ughhh, that's annoying, especially since the SD Card itself is fine. I flashed the original CSC my phone had before and it works fine. Guess I'll backup and wipe when I flash a new CSC.

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Unable to back up on ExtSdcard

Hi guys,
I was trying to back up my nova feature to my SD card and for x reason it didn't work. Saving to internal storage work but that would be useless when wiping for a new ROM, I noticed I can't transfer files from my device too ( internal to SD gotta be done by computer). SD card is a 32gb Kingston
Thanks
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xaznxplaya said:
Hi guys,
I was trying to back up my nova feature to my SD card and for x reason it didn't work. Saving to internal storage work but that would be useless when wiping for a new ROM, I noticed I can't transfer files from my device too ( internal to SD gotta be done by computer). SD card is a 32gb Kingston
Thanks
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Hi There
Google has blocked the permission to write to sd card.
easiser solution is download SDFIX from google play.
root required.
Any idea why did they did? I'll try it, thanks
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xaznxplaya said:
Any idea why did they did? I'll try it, thanks
sent from my s5 you 'Mirin?
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Google seems take it as a security issue.
It happens kk4.4 or later.
xaznxplaya said:
Hi guys,
I was trying to back up my nova feature to my SD card and for x reason it didn't work. Saving to internal storage work but that would be useless when wiping for a new ROM, I noticed I can't transfer files from my device too ( internal to SD gotta be done by computer). SD card is a 32gb Kingston
Thanks
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Use Samsung's own app for file moving, worked for me with with multimedia files.
Save it to phone memory then transfer to sd card using my files app.
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SDFix definitely fixes the issue if you are rooted. Android 4.4 changes the stock permissions, so apps only have read/write permissions to folders that they create and can't write to folders created manually or by other apps. SDFix restores permissions to how they were prior to 4.4. Its less secure, but it allows programs like Titanium Backup to function again.
xaznxplaya said:
Any idea why did they did? I'll try it, thanks
sent from my s5 you 'Mirin?
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I have no problems with nova backup to sd on my s4,and its on 4.4 too
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Right now there isn't a way to change the folder where the Nova backups are stored (/sdcard/data/com.teslacoilsw.launcher/backup). What you can do next time is make your backup and then copy it to your SD card or PC. When you do your next reset you can copy that backup file back to where it's expected to be and be back in business. Kind of poor coding that you can't just save it to your SD in the first place...
Omega ROM doesn't have that glitch.
An app called File expert can read/write to external xd card without root. They have sorted this issue out
Sdfix did work guys. I used it to backup Nova setting on ExtSd
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[Q] Lollipop & SD Card

So I updated to Lollipop via the root method in this forum. My apps are having problems accessing the SD Card. For example, in PowerAmp, I can't delete music on my sd card. Titanium backup will not create backups because it can't access the SD Card. BitTorrent Sync is another app that doesn't have access to the SD Card.
I thought that Lollipop allowed apps to have access to the Sd Card now unlike Kit Kat. I believe the App has to be written to take advantage of this in Lollipop. Is the issue that my apps don't support this? Is there some fix i can do like in kit kat? Is anyone else having this problem?
You're correct. It depends on the app. For instance, es file explorer will prompt for it and have you select the bottom level of the sd card ( I know, it's the root directory, but didn't want to use that term because it has nothing to do with the phone being rooted and wanted to avoid confusion)...anyway, after that selection you can do things as expected through that app and the sdcard. btw, I'm completely stock.
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When I upgraded to lollipop I couldn't write or delete from my sd card. Even with es file explorer. I had to go to the play store and find an app to fix it. Just search SD Fix and choose one with good ratings (I can't remember the one I used)
are you both rooted/custom Rom? for stock and me at least, I just updated to lollipop then updated the es file explorer app and that was it.
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sainthooligan said:
are you both rooted/custom Rom? for stock and me at least, I just updated to lollipop then updated the es file explorer app and that was it.
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I am rooted, no custom ROM. I just installed ES File Explorer (didn't have it installed before) and I was able to navigate to the SD Card and delete files. So I'm wondering if PowerAmp, TBU and BitTorrent Sync don't have the functionality yet? I'm going to try and un-install and re-install each one and see if that helps. When I upgraded from KK to LP, I did a data restore for apps. Not sure if that might have messed anything up.
I think you're probably OK and didn't mess anything up...best bet is to check with the app dev directly to see if they've considered or are possibly working towards that. So far, I've only encountered one app that uses that functionality from my set of many that's installed...that one is es file explorer. I'm checking with the devs of a couple others I use.
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I think you're probably OK and didn't mess anything up...best bet is to check with the app dev directly to see if they've considered or are possibly working towards that. So far, I've only encountered one app that uses that functionality from my set of many that's installed...that one is es file explorer. I'm checking with the devs of a couple others I use.
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So I wonder if I should just use an SD Card Fix app in the meantime because I really need the ability for those 3 apps to edit files on my SD Card.
not sure, but sounds like it worked for briantacker. If it does work for you, please post what you did & which app you used so that others may profit from your success as well.
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sainthooligan said:
not sure, but sounds like it worked for briantacker. If it does work for you, please post what you did & which app you used so that others may profit from your success as well.
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Ok, so I tried un-installing and re-installing BitTorrent Sync but I was still getting a message that it did not have permission to write to the SD Card. So I installed this, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix , even though it's for Kit Kat and it worked. I've only tested it with BitTorrent Sync but I'm sure it will work with the other two apps.
nynativ said:
So I wonder if I should just use an SD Card Fix app in the meantime because I really need the ability for those 3 apps to edit files on my SD Card.
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Sd card fixer for kit kat worked for me. Titanium works fine now and i can backup to the extsdcard.
Sent from either galaxy tab 10.1 4.4.4 or Verizon Galaxy S5 on rooted 5.0
Yeah, looks like that fixed my issue with Titanium backup and Poweramp.
From what I can tell, even though I used the app you recommended, not all apps get access. The one that I found that didn't is didn't is Dolphin Browser. I was hoping to be able to save to card. Oh well. I know the fix worked because titanium backup will backup to card. I guess that I may have to email the developer.

Can't delete from micro SD

I have a feeling that the answer must be already out there somewhere but for the life of me I can't locate it.
I have a 128GB micro SD in my (stock rooted) S5. The problem is that I can't delete files from it via the phone. It used to delete okay but not any more.
They delete okay if I use the card elsewhere, including my Nexus 7 2013 using a card reader, but won't delete using the phone.
I've tried doing it with several apps, including the stock My Files, with no success.
I tried reformatting the card and trying again, but it made no difference. (The card is exFAT).
Anyone?
Can anyone help with this please
yonster said:
Can anyone help with this please
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Try this to resolve the problem this is using Windows 7 not sure about Windows XP but it will be similar
Remove the card from the phone and plug into your computer, click the Start button > then click Computer.
Right click on the card link and select Format (this will wipe the card so copy any files you want to keep to your PC first)
When the process has finished highlight the card link again and at the top of the window click Properties then Tools, then under Error Checking click Check Now, there should be no errors due to the format but run the check anyway.
Once this is compete right click on the card link again then from the option click Eject, it wont physically eject the card but it will disconnect it from the computer, then remove it, put it back in the phone, boot the phone up as normal.
Write a file (Copy a file or folder to the SD Card) using the stock My Files or by plugging your phone into your computer and copying a file across from there, once copied to the card, try to delete it using the stock My Files app, if this works then your card should work properly.
ag4751 said:
Right click on the card link and select Format
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Thanks and Hello from a fellow Scarborian. :good:
I've already tried a reformat but it hasn't worked.
Given that the card works fine in all my other devices the problem seems to be with the S5's relationship with the card rather than the card itself.
If you are rooted, grab TWRP manager from Play store, and load it up as if you are going to install TWRP, but only follow the "Patch SDCard" part and reboot
Install Busybox first before running TWRP Manager
*Detection* said:
If you are rooted, grab TWRP manager from Play store, and load it up as if you are going to install TWRP, but only follow the "Patch SDCard" part and reboot
Install Busybox first before running TWRP Manager
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Thanks, but still no luck. . Still not deleting.
yonster said:
Thanks, but still no luck. . Still not deleting.
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Tried using FAT32 for the card format?
Give this a try too
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Open up build.prop in /system/ and edit this line
ro.securestorage.support=true
to
ro.securestorage.support=false
Reboot
*Detection* said:
Tried using FAT32 for the card format?
Give this a try too
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Open up build.prop in /system/ and edit this line
ro.securestorage.support=true
to
ro.securestorage.support=false
Reboot
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If I get desperate I'll try another card reformat at some time but I really think it's something to do with the phone rather than the card, given that the card works okay elsewhere. (It's a nearly-full 128GB card and I don't have the time at the moment.)
I edited the build.prop line but still not deleting.
I'm out of ideas for now then, i`ll post back if I come across anything
Good luck
yonster said:
Can anyone help with this please
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Is it only delete or can't do copy / move also
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beeshyams said:
Is it only delete or can't do copy / move also
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It will copy and move okay. It's just deleting that seems to be the problem.
Long shot but you can try flashing a zip file from here. It worked beautifully for me but I had move /copy problem also
cwm-sdcard.Fix.Permissions.zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60176423
All the best
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yonster said:
It will copy and move okay. It's just deleting that seems to be the problem.
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Which file manager are you using?
ES File Explorer is a favourite
*Detection* said:
Which file manager are you using?
ES File Explorer is a favourite
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Me too. I've tried several.
yonster said:
Me too. I've tried several.
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Total commander helped me but UI is not friendly
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beeshyams said:
Total commander helped me but UI is not friendly
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Like ES, it tries to set up the write access to enable me to delete but it fails.
yonster said:
Like ES, it tries to set up the write access to enable me to delete but it fails.
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Have you tried different SD Cards in the S5?
Is the issue only with this 128GB card?
*Detection* said:
Have you tried different SD Cards in the S5?
Is the issue only with this 128GB card?
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My 64GB card works fine.
beeshyams said:
Total commander helped me but UI is not friendly
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Suggest strongly to flash that zip which I referred to.
As I recall, it is expected to restore rights to the way Android is supposed to function in his words. Please flash and though the zip is named cwm something, can be flashed with TWRP...I did it
It was the last resort for me ....I too tried all the things you did, that is why suggesting this.
All the best
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beeshyams said:
Suggest strongly to flash that zip which I referred to.
As I recall, it is expected to restore rights to the way Android is supposed to function in his words. Please flash and though the zip is named cwm something, can be flashed with TWRP...I did it
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Tried that mate. My phone is currently bricked as a result unfortunately.

[Rom]CM13 Stable Explay Fresh /its clones Updated [14.11.2016 Nightly added]

Stable CM 13
Enjoy first ever stable rom with everything working (gps is working indeed but never open ygps app in bottom just freeze it dont open it ever
if you have opened then flash rom again)
Best rom for a120 and other clones
video HW decoding is better than the stock one
Antutu score 23427
Link To rom https://yadi.sk/d/9yVaXMlmuyH7N
TWRP 3
Flashing guide
Use SPFT to Firmware upgrade To Ariafan Beta 5
Go To Recovery And Wipe Everything Except External Storage
Flash rom zip and gapps arm 6 pico simultaneously reboot Enjoy
(For better performance
install kernel auditor root a�d go to virtual memory and enable it set at 510mb and apply at boot thats zram for you
For checking status use diskinfo
also disable logd
by adding init.d script
stop logd
or use terminal emulator
su
stop logd
or just rename log file in system/bin
to bak extension
wil be adding build.prop edits later
)
audio mod best ever working found somewhere
working completely with explay fresh and its clones(credit - )
just flash using twrp
14 Nov Nightly Build
Everything works but update wont work will have to fresh install
GPS working now
Link to 14.11.2016 nightly
flash rom And Gapps simultaneously
gapps arm 6.0 pico
[Nightly Rom is Nightly they always have bugs]
Source
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=599456&st=14040#entry50947160
those who want adoptable storage is working but every app will be installed to memory card
internal will work only for storaging, no app installing or data
Version Android - 6.0.1
Kernel 3.10.54
Is adoptable storage working?
Working...
from 4pda.ru (CM 13 Thread.)
As shown in above pic, Adoptable Storage is working in this ROM.
goludr said:
from 4pda.ru (CM 13 Thread.)
As shown in above pic, Adoptable Storage is working in this ROM.
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I'm sorry but can you share the thread link please?
GreyRainbow said:
I'm sorry but can you share the thread link please?
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Official Thread link : (Russian language)
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=599456&st=14100#entry50947160
Hi Guyz ,In this build,can we toggle 3G to 2G Network Connections?
Aljo Jose said:
Hi Guyz ,In this build,can we toggle 3G to 2G Network Connections?
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Only bug gps
Everything works fine
Gonna test it
GreyRainbow said:
I'm sorry but can you share the thread link please?
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Here you go.
SpEeDeX^
kcala said:
Only bug gps
Everything works fine
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GPS works.
Anyone having issue with internal storage? It is unable to detect internal storage . I'm getting this error in file manager
" File and folder was not found"
I would be great if anyone knows the solution.
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nikhil34a said:
Anyone having issue with internal storage? It is unable to detect internal storage . I'm getting this error in file manager
" File and folder was not found"
I would be great if anyone knows the solution.
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Did you opt to use SD card as internal storage?
SpEeDeX^
sujoyspeedex said:
Did you opt to use SD card as internal storage?
SpEeDeX^
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No. First I inserted sd card but unfortunately it was corrupted so I had to remove it. Since phone wasn't accepting the SD card it never gave me option to set it as internal or portable storage. Internal was unavailable from the beginning itself however internal storage is accessible in Stock, beta 5 firmware . I also tried to re flash but no success.
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nikhil34a said:
No. First I inserted sd card but unfortunately it was corrupted so I had to remove it. Since phone wasn't accepting the SD card it never gave me option to set it as internal or portable storage. Internal was unavailable from the beginning itself however internal storage is accessible in Stock, beta 5 firmware . I also tried to re flash but no success.
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Format SD Card from PC. then use it again.
I recommended use a faster (XC or HC) SD Card.(Class 10) for better performance.
While flashing it takes long time why so?
srikarthick said:
While flashing it takes long time why so?
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Bcoz.... Flashing a ROM means install a new OS on the system(device). It format partitions and install whole OS on it.
Also boot time takes longer than usually for first time.
I am in this same screen for more then 10min right now I m n blissrom 6.0
nikhil34a said:
No. First I inserted sd card but unfortunately it was corrupted so I had to remove it. Since phone wasn't accepting the SD card it never gave me option to set it as internal or portable storage. Internal was unavailable from the beginning itself however internal storage is accessible in Stock, beta 5 firmware . I also tried to re flash but no success.
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Hi,
I faced the same problem as you.
The solution that worked for me is...
You can set up the device's internal in settings-->Storage and USB
For the Card do this...
Go to the developers options and enable root access and local terminal.
Open the terminal app and type
su
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and hit enter. Allow root access.
Type
sm list-disks
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You should see the disk's name i.e. SD card. If you don't see it. Format your card as FAT32 from PC first and then try.
Now type
sm set-force-adoptable true
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Wait for it... Now there should be a card ready to be set up in the notification bar.
GreyRainbow said:
Hi,
I faced the same problem as you.
The solution that worked for me is...
You can set up the device's internal in settings-->Storage and USB
For the Card do this...
Go to the developers options and enable root access and local terminal.
Open the terminal app and type
and hit enter. Allow root access.
Type
You should see the disk's name i.e. SD card. If you don't see it. Format your card as FAT32 from PC first and then try.
Now type
Wait for it... Now there should be a card ready to be set up in the notification bar.
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It worked for me. Thanks a lot buddy [emoji2] [emoji106]
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srikarthick said:
I am in this same screen for more then 10min right now I m n blissrom 6.0
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Use twrp 3

Access Denied

Hi, was hoping someone here can help me with this. I have a Note 3, (N900T), it's rooted, running stock 4.4.2.
I was messing around in the root permissions, and I messed something up... and I don't have a backup.
I am connected to the internet, but I cannot access it. I also am unable to access my internal storage, nor my SD card.
I am only able to access my files through the root directory while using FX File Explorer.
When I connect my phone to the computer to see if I can extract data, access is denied.
A lot of my apps now force close, especially anything Google related.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Flash stock rom through Odin .
JJEgan said:
Flash stock rom through Odin .
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Just did that. Lost root access while logged into the OS, and everything else is the same.
Yes you wiped root.
Are you sure its the correct firmware for your phone .
Take sd card out and format it .
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Yep, correct firmware. I've formatted the SD card. Still the same.
The T-mobile forum is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-tmobile

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