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[Q] (Help!)(Still Unsolved) SDCard Issues (i9003)

We all know the popular SDCard (MicroSD) issues regarding android...
Yes, I know, this is only my 3rd post... I'm not a noob, I've been reading a lot from XDA since its early beginning... I was a symbian developer during its glory days... I do a lot of android but I am not into developing (yet) for it...
Back to SDCards... I've read a lot of post regarding sdcard problems...
My only concern is that the SDCard automatically mounts itself to read only after some read and write operations... I thought this was normal... But after some research, I found out that it was a sign of corruption... The gradual increase of files in LOST.DIR indicates a serious problem...
To give a more concrete evidence regarding this theory, I started testing with 2 Galaxy SL devices, 2 usb cables and 3 SDCards of different class and capacity... I use 2 Galaxy SL's to identify if my unit has a bad card reader...
These are the test that I've managed to perform:
1. Copy Music Tracks to device via Mass Storage
2. Copy files from Internal SD to External SD via phone
3. Download a large file using the phone and save the file to External SD
4. Delete a large group of files in External SD using phone
The Cards that are use are:
1. SD A (class 2)(4 GB)
2. SD B (class 6)(16 GB)
3. SD C (class 10)(16 GB)
These are the Results:
1. Using Mass Storage to copy Music Tracks to SDCard prove to be successfull (All SD's)
2. Copy files from Internal SD to External... The operation finished but after the operation, the sdcard was mounted as read only (SD B and SD A)
3. Downloading a file to SDCard... There are some instances that the download will fail because the SDCard was mounted as Read Only during the progress of downloading (All SD's)
4. There are some instances that Deletion of file suddenly stops... The reason, the SDCard was mounted Read only...
5. Every Instance of an error, a file is created at LOST.DIR (After the filesystem check at boot)
I check all SDCards to look into its integrity (via CHKDSK /R)... All SDCard diagnostic tools found no problem regarding the Cards... I put the same ROM on the phones (Rooted and Deodexed Stock KPQ) and both phones share the same results above... Recently, this problems persist in all the ROM's that I have tried (CM, MIUI, Stock) And all kernels (UC, Vurrut)... I think finding for a solution for our device first would help us create a solution for others too...
Anyone of you having similar issues...? Your solution and comments is highly appreciated... Many people are having these problems... Making data reliability on the SDCards quite frustating...
Is there a way to "permanently" mount SDCard as RW to prevent it from mounting as Read Only... I really hope that there is a solution to this problem...

Hi, I know it's been a moment but I'll share what I've experienced, my sdcard was supposed to be a 32GB one but in reality it was a 4GB one, you can't see it on windows through, lot of files were appearing in that lost.folder once I exceed 4GB and all my MP3 were getting mixed up, corrupted.
The funny part of this is that all steps trying to verify that sdcard (chkdsk) were showing no problem at all, now I bought a real 32GB from Samsung and it works fine
Your sdcard should be corrupted or just a fake one.
From my side I ain't getting any problem concerning the fact that my sdcard mounts itself as R/O
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA

i dont know i have a class6 16-gig sd card and now i have the phone for a motherboard fix. they said that my 16 gig sd card were one of the culprits of the motherboard and usb storage (internal memory) excommunication of my galaxy sl. they prefer that i should use a 4 gig or lower sd card to lessen chances of this to happen again.

that's very strange... how can a sdcard "destroy" the phones motherboard...?

landono5 said:
that's very strange... how can a sdcard "destroy" the phones motherboard...?
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Yes I'm wondering that. Now I'm just scared of what may happen to my phone
Cheers
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by Stable and Smooth CyanogenMod 9!

bscraze said:
Yes I'm wondering that. Now I'm just scared of what may happen to my phone
Cheers
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How shall that work? The only thing I could think of is that a device can not handle SDHC, SDXC cards and thus throws a error like "card corrupted", "no sd card", "card not compatible" but break the motherboard?
P.S. Why don't you insert the banner as to your signature in the user cp? Would prevent others to "quote" it.
The interesting thing is that I never had any problems with my cards, neither with my old 4GB class 4-6 or the new 16GB class 10. Also with the situations you mentioned. But now I know a bit better for what this strange LOST.DIR filder is... For me it's empty all the time.

Taraen said:
How shall that work? The only thing I could think of is that a device can not handle SDHC, SDXC cards and thus throws a error like "card corrupted", "no sd card", "card not compatible" but break the motherboard?
P.S. Why don't you insert the banner as to your signature in the user cp? Would prevent others to "quote" it.
The interesting thing is that I never had any problems with my cards, neither with my old 4GB class 4-6 or the new 16GB class 10. Also with the situations you mentioned. But now I know a bit better for what this strange LOST.DIR filder is... For me it's empty all the time.
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It is in my signature, just that signatures from the app just add it behind your post, and is not really your signature
Cheers
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by Stable and Smooth CyanogenMod 9!

That's why I wrote "In the user cp"
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA

Taraen said:
That's why I wrote "In the user cp"
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA
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Ah yes sorry I misread
Cheers
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by Stable and Smooth CyanogenMod 9!

Taraen said:
How shall that work? The only thing I could think of is that a device can not handle SDHC, SDXC cards and thus throws a error like "card corrupted", "no sd card", "card not compatible" but break the motherboard?
P.S. Why don't you insert the banner as to your signature in the user cp? Would prevent others to "quote" it.
The interesting thing is that I never had any problems with my cards, neither with my old 4GB class 4-6 or the new 16GB class 10. Also with the situations you mentioned. But now I know a bit better for what this strange LOST.DIR filder is... For me it's empty all the time.
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Would you suggest that the phone is the one with problems..? Or maybe the possibility that both of my cards are bad...
Btw.. Can you change the mount of your sdcard using root explorer (r/w and r/o)..?
After formatting my card, the button to mount the sd to read only is gone, but after some time it returns.. Allowing you to mount the sd to r/w or r/o... I think that contributes to my problem

landono5 said:
Would you suggest that the phone is the one with problems..? Or maybe the possibility that both of my cards are bad...
Btw.. Can you change the mount of your sdcard using root explorer (r/w and r/o)..?
After formatting my card, the button to mount the sd to read only is gone, but after some time it returns.. Allowing you to mount the sd to r/w or r/o... I think that contributes to my problem
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Not really, I only wanted to say that I never had such problems.
Mounting works, I have done it on my computer, but that won't make any difference:
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
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Taraen said:
Not really, I only wanted to say that I never had such problems.
Mounting works, I have done it on my computer, but that won't make any difference:
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Do you know a way to forcefully mount the card to r/w only..? In a way that the card cannot be mounted as r/o...

Sorry but this is a question I can't answer. I'm not a developer, but I don't think that there is some kind of "permanent" mount.

Samsung Galaxy SL SD card issues
I'm having the same problem. At first I thought it was the native music player because the problem would happen a few minutes after I'd pause music. The phone would restart on it's own, wipe the files on the SD card then restart. I downloaded another music player to try to correct the problem. It worked for a few days then it happened again. It wiped all the files on the SD card. This time it seemed to be worse. After a few minutes it restarted again, and this time wiped all the programs that were saved on the SD card, and reformatted the phone completely (including language and account settings). I have installed the latest firmware, and tried using the phone without a SIM card and it still happens. I basically have an unusable phone. Please help. I haven't tried replacing the SD card but I'm having doubts whether it's because of the SD card why the problem is happening. I used to own a Samsung Galaxy S and I used that card on that phone, and it worked fine. If I buy a new SD card, how would I know what kind to get and are there any other fixes to this issue? Please help!

[Tool]Increase internal memory of your Android Device[updated:5/2/13]

"Note :
I am not responsible for any bricked devices or broken hearts.
Please do some research if you have any doubt.
For your device you need to follow the last part but your device should have the externel sd card support
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This guide describes how to swap internal and external sd cards of your android device.
Guide is specially made in with refrence to funbook but read the last part for any android device.
The way works on all the Funbooks(Alpha,P300,Infinity,Pro,Talk)(tested) but for other android devices follow 2 nd guide
Preparation:
1. YOUR TABLET NEEDS TO BE ROOTED.
2. For rooting funbook infinity you can follow this thread - Guide
3. Install root explorer in your tablet. You can also use any other root browser such as ES file Manager
4. Now you are all set for increasing Ur internal memory.
METHOD:
1. Download the attachment and extract it and transfer the file "Vold.fstab"to ur sd card.
2. Now open root explorer and grant root permisions to it. Go to System > etc and copy the original vold.fstab file to a safe location(if there is any problem u can restore it)
3. Now copy the downloaded file vold.fstab, Go to System > etc And delete the original file and paste the duplicate one.......
4. Click on new vold.fstab file nd keep it pressed to open the menu and click on permisions and set them to rw_r__r__
Like shown in screenshot
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
the screenshot is from my mobile...so just consider the dialog box
5. Close root explorer.Shut down your tablet and start it again
6. Go to settings >storage and see the storage
I know you are shocked
Please click thanx rather than just saying thnx...it will be more helpful to me
CM 10 [For funbook Infinity]
Download the file from the given link extract it and follow the above steps.
Vold.fstab for CM 10
FOR OTHER TABLETS AND PHONES!!​
1. with the help of any root browser copy the file vold.fstb file in system/etc
2. Upload it here and I will modify it
3. Download the modified one and replace it with original one
Please Hit thanks button if I helped you
•®

I am trying
I will report after working..

luvk1412 said:
"Note : Person following this guide accepts that there will be no hand of the maker of the thread if there is any damage to his/her tablet."
Luvk1412 is very proud to show you all the way to increase the internal memory of your.tablet. The way works on all the Funbooks(Alpha,P300,Infinity,Pro,Talk)(tested) but dont know wether it works on other tablets such as Galaxy tab, karbonn smart tab etc. but it should work there also(not tested)
Preparation:
1. YOUR TABLET NEEDS TO BE ROOTED.
2. For rooting funbook infinity you can follow this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1959026
3. Install root explorer in your tablet. It is a paid app on playstore, so i cannot give its apk file as it may lead to spam but u can download it from google or 4shared.com from where i download for free. You can also use ES file Manager(its free on play store but i recomend root explorer)
4. Now you are all set for increasing Ur internal memoery.
METHOD:
1. Download the attachment and extract it and transfer the file "Vold.fstab"to ur sd card.
2. Now open root explorer and grant root permisions to it. Go to System > etc and copy the original vold.fstab file to a safe location(if there is any problem u can restore it)
3. Now copy the downloaded file vold.fstab, Go to System > etc And delete the original file and paste the duplicate one.......
4. close root explorer.Shut down your tablet and start it again
5. Go to settings >storage and see the MAGIC
I know you are shocked
Please click thanx rather than just saying thnx...it will be more helpful to me :good:
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1: Not shocking.
2. Method is very very dangerous since you still cant get any working firmware.
3. Many SD Card Swap scripts work the same way.
4. Since you are playing with vold.fstab, keep it in mind that you may end up with currupted SD card.
5. AND MOST IMPORTANT: YOU SHOULD NEVER PUT SYSTEM FILES FROM ONE TAB TO ANOTHER.
6. Never edit these files in windows notepad. Use Notepad++
Google: SD CARD swap...
Ganesh Arivoli said:
I am trying
I will report after working..
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It will work. But do not include this in your ROM!

Prashnts said:
1: Not shocking.
2. Method is very very dangerous since you still cant get any working firmware.
3. Many SD Card Swap scripts work the same way.
4. Since you are playing with vold.fstab, keep it in mind that you may end up with currupted SD card.
5. AND MOST IMPORTANT: YOU SHOULD NEVER PUT SYSTEM FILES FROM ONE TAB TO ANOTHER.
6. Never edit these files in windows notepad. Use Notepad++
Google: SD CARD swap...
It will work. But do not include this in your ROM!
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Nothing dangerous ...working in my infinity like a charm......and i edit in notepadd ++ only..but thnx for advice...tested in all funbooks....ya we cannot access the original sd card but who cares......if there is internal 32 gb...(using 32 gigs sd card)
luv........

luvk1412 said:
Nothing dangerous ...working in my infinity like a charm......and i edit in notepadd ++ only..but thnx for advice...tested in all funbooks....ya we cannot access the original sd card but who cares......if there is internal 32 gb...(using 32 gigs sd card)
luv........
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Speed also increases due to increase in internal memory
luv........

Thanks for that.
Script works easily after restart. Kudos.

I swaped the file as per the given procedure now when I booted up I am getting message "Damaged SD card" asking me if I want to format the SDcard
My external sd is now detected as internal showing me total 32gb space but a strange this happen with me is that many apps I had moved to sd card using Apps2sd they are not showing as installed, so I have to swap back the file bring all apps to internal sd then do this operation once again.

sgsI9003 said:
I swaped the file as per the given procedure now when I booted up I am getting message "Damaged SD card" asking me if I want to format the SDcard
My external sd is now detected as internal showing me total 32gb space but a strange this happen with me is that many apps I had moved to sd card using Apps2sd they are not showing as installed, so I have to swap back the file bring all apps to internal sd then do this operation once again.
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That message will come....u hve to compromisewith that...as u are gaining a 32 gb of internal storage....by the way I want to make sure are u using infinity only or anothrr tab or device
For games and apps
Before swapping copy ur android folder to the external sd card...and then swap...this wud save ur most of apps and games but some u hve to reinstall ...
Advice...use titanium bakup and bakup all ur apps ..copy the bakup folder to ur pc...then uninstall all of apps...swap and then restore using titanium bkup
Hit thnx for every help

Don't forget to hit thnx button on fst post
Hit thnx for every help

luvk1412 said:
That message will come....u hve to compromisewith that...as u are gaining a 32 gb of internal storage....by the way I want to make sure are u using infinity only or anothrr tab or device
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I cant compromise for a reason that every time it boots up that warning pops up this tablet is going to be mostly used by kids & if they click on that warning "format card" all data will be wiped in few seconds. If there can be a way to stop that warning pop up that would be great & will be a safe option.
I am indeed using funbook p275 infinity tablet. I will try once again with swap & test the benefits of the swap versus danger of formatting 32gb card by kids.
My understanding is that we only gain 32gb in exchange of internal (2nd partition) of SD card not the 1st partition on which the OS is running which means there are still many apps with big sizes we cant install as they need to be on 1st partition they don't allow apps to be moved to SD card so this gain in reality still does not let you gain more space on 1st partition as it seems it remains locked with a limited space.
Am I right in understanding this swap gain?

sgsI9003 said:
I cant compromise for a reason that every time it boots up that warning pops up this tablet is going to be mostly used by kids & if they click on that warning "format card" all data will be wiped in few seconds. If there can be a way to stop that warning pop up that would be great & will be a safe option.
I am indeed using funbook p275 infinity tablet. I will try once again with swap & test the benefits of the swap versus danger of formatting 32gb card by kids
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No need to flash again...this warning wud pop up every time...
Clicking on that warning does nothing...
It will not format ur sd card...u can try.
Actually while creating that script I was not able to delete this warning but was able to void its action....I hope u understand..
Hit thnx for every help

sgsI9003 said:
My understanding is that we only gain 32gb in exchange of internal (2nd partition) of SD card not the 1st partition on which the OS is running which means there are still many apps with big sizes we cant install as they need to be on 1st partition they don't allow apps to be moved to SD card so this gain in reality still does not let you gain more space on 1st partition as it seems it remains locked with a limited space.
Am I right in understanding this swap gain?
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I think u are saying that we cannot move some apps like facebook watsaap from internal storage (500 mb) to internal sd card(32gb obtained by swapping)....if I understod wrong then correct me...
Most of the bigger gamez and apps like high end games such as modern combat...nfs most wanted....gta....amazing s.m.
Store there data on internal sd card only
But some apps like fb ..wtsappare not but dsnt creates much problem as its 500 mb...but still if uwnt to move them also use "link to sd" app....google for proer guide on how to setup& use link to sd...it needs that ur memory card (32gb)be partioned into 2 parts....
Hit thnx for every help

luvk1412 said:
"Note :I am not responsible for any bricked devices or broken hearts. Please do some research if you have any doubt.
This guide describes how to swap internal and external sd cards of your android device.
Guide is specially made in with refrence to funbook but read the last part for any android device
The way works on all the Funbooks(Alpha,P300,Infinity,Pro,Talk)(tested) but for other android devices follow 2 nd guide
Preparation:
1. YOUR TABLET NEEDS TO BE ROOTED.
2. For rooting funbook infinity you can follow this thread - Guide
3. Install root explorer in your tablet. You can also use any other root browser such as ES file Manager
4. Now you are all set for increasing Ur internal memory.
METHOD:
1. Download the attachment and extract it and transfer the file "Vold.fstab"to ur sd card.
2. Now open root explorer and grant root permisions to it. Go to System > etc and copy the original vold.fstab file to a safe location(if there is any problem u can restore it)
3. Now copy the downloaded file vold.fstab, Go to System > etc And delete the original file and paste the duplicate one.......
4. close root explorer.Shut down your tablet and start it again
5. Go to settings >storage and see the MAGIC
I know you are shocked
Please click thanx rather than just saying thnx...it will be more helpful to me :good:
FOR OTHER TABLETS!!​1. with the help of any root browser copy the file vold.fstb file in system/etc
2. Upload it here and I will modify it
3. Download the modified one and replace it with original one
Please Hit thanks button if I helped you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Plz try to change mine a7+ file
Sent from my A7+ using xda premium

Pkb2003 said:
Plz try to change mine a7+ file
Sent from my A7+ using xda premium
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No...it cant work on ur device...it can work on the devices which have internal sd card
becoz for swaping ad card one needs an internal sd which company provides as internal memry nd an external which we insert nd the internal is swaped by external
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Press thnx for every help

thanks.thic trick will work moto defy ?

ela1103 said:
thanks.thic trick will work moto defy ?
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Its a tablet or mobile...nd does it has internal sd card..
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Press thnx for every help

don't play with the script, I would say that it is very easy to do memory swap , just change some lines of the vold.fstab yourself if not satisfied ny the thing posted by luvk
And once it is done high end games can be played easily

protox 109 said:
don't play with the script, I would say that it is very easy to do memory swap , just change some lines of the vold.fstab yourself if not satisfied ny the thing posted by luvk
And once it is done high end games can be played easily
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Yup.. But that device Shud have an external SD support... By the way protox are u the person named prnyt on fb
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Hit thnx for every help

After swaping it's shows the external sdcard as internal but the internal sd which is now external is now not getting mounted. Whenever mount it, it shows 'Damaged SD card' and format option. Formatting that also doesn't solve the problem. Please help..

device :Kyocera hydro
Model: C5170
stock 4.0.4 ICS rom

[MOD] SWAP External and Internal SD Card For Micromax A89

Hi Guys,
As you know guys MMX A89 doesn't have too much of a internal storage! We can't install large HD Games, we cannot install several applications because of the small memory restriction, So today i am going to tell you how to swap your internal storage with your external storage!
THE RESULT AFTER SWAPPING:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
IMP:
[*] Your Device should be rooted!
[*] This in for A89 Only!
[*] Although this MOD is tested, I am not responsible for any damage!
Prerequisites :
1. A ROOT Explorer (I am using Xplore)
2. "vold.fstab" File. Dowload it from below!
Now, Doing the Dirty Work :
1. Take a backup of your device via CWM/TWRP or any other recovery just to be safe.
2. [IMP] Copy every folder that is present in your internal sdcard to the external sdcard, so that your apps and games continue to work once you have swapped the sdcards.
3. Browse to the location /system/etc and you will find a file named "vold.fstab". This is the file that we have to replace!
See the screenshot below:
4. Rename existing "vold.fstab" to "vold.fstab.bak" just to be sure, Now copy the downloaded file here.
VOILA! You're done!
5. Just Reboot your device and go to the storage section on your device.
If the phone memory shows the external card properties, then you can thank me! and don't forget to format the newly prepared external SD card (which was internal a while ago ) as you have already copied the file to the newly made internal card!
Cheers!

With any SD card size or only 32GB?
Will this method work with 8GB sd card or need 32GB sd..??? if it not worked then can u make same for 8GB sd? plzz rply..

dan.man said:
Hi Guys,
As you know guys MMX A89 doesn't have too much of a internal storage! We can't install large HD Games, we cannot install several applications because of the small memory restriction, So today i am going to tell you how to swap your internal storage with your external storage!
THE RESULT AFTER SWAPPING:
IMP:
[*] Your Device should be rooted!
[*] This in for A89 Only!
[*] Although this MOD is tested, I am not responsible for any damage!
Prerequisites :
1. A ROOT Explorer (I am using Xplore)
2. "vold.fstab" File. Dowload it from below!
Now, Doing the Dirty Work :
1. Take a backup of your device via CWM/TWRP or any other recovery just to be safe.
2. [IMP] Copy every folder that is present in your internal sdcard to the external sdcard, so that your apps and games continue to work once you have swapped the sdcards.
3. Browse to the location /system/etc and you will find a file named "vold.fstab". This is the file that we have to replace!
See the screenshot below:
4. Rename existing "vold.fstab" to "vold.fstab.bak" just to be sure, Now copy the downloaded file here.
VOILA! You're done!
5. Just Reboot your device and go to the storage section on your device.
If the phone memory shows the external card properties, then you can thank me! and don't forget to format the newly prepared external SD card (which was internal a while ago ) as you have already copied the file to the newly made internal card!
Cheers!
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thanks

Please told location, it is root etc/system /etc
Or
Root/sdcard card/system /etc

Hurrah!!! Finally it worked!!!
dan.man said:
Hi Guys,
As you know guys MMX A89 doesn't have too much of a internal storage! We can't install large HD Games, we cannot install several applications because of the small memory restriction, So today i am going to tell you how to swap your internal storage with your external storage!
THE RESULT AFTER SWAPPING:
IMP:
[*] Your Device should be rooted!
[*] This in for A89 Only!
[*] Although this MOD is tested, I am not responsible for any damage!
Prerequisites :
1. A ROOT Explorer (I am using Xplore)
2. "vold.fstab" File. Dowload it from below!
Now, Doing the Dirty Work :
1. Take a backup of your device via CWM/TWRP or any other recovery just to be safe.
2. [IMP] Copy every folder that is present in your internal sdcard to the external sdcard, so that your apps and games continue to work once you have swapped the sdcards.
3. Browse to the location /system/etc and you will find a file named "vold.fstab". This is the file that we have to replace!
See the screenshot below:
4. Rename existing "vold.fstab" to "vold.fstab.bak" just to be sure, Now copy the downloaded file here.
VOILA! You're done!
5. Just Reboot your device and go to the storage section on your device.
If the phone memory shows the external card properties, then you can thank me! and don't forget to format the newly prepared external SD card (which was internal a while ago ) as you have already copied the file to the newly made internal card!
Cheers!
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Brother, from the bottom of my heart, i thank you very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very much. I have been searching this trick for months!!! I can't even say how happy i am now. Thank you very much. Please post such tricks and mod for A89 here onwards.

thnx man set my 8gb as internal phone storage

please tell me which settings to use to swap external sd to internal in a89 using external 2 internal app(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931900)...

well thanks bro..though i have 1question that my previous backup was in external 8gb card.which is now my new internal card.i saved my cwm backup on that card.will cwm read that backup?as it has now my internal card

i would try this when i get 32 gb of sd card..BTW can our a 89 affrod 32gb smoothly(calss 10)

spg89 said:
well thanks bro..though i have 1question that my previous backup was in external 8gb card.which is now my new internal card.i saved my cwm backup on that card.will cwm read that backup?as it has now my internal card
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The cwm is not affected of this mod..
Sent from my C2105 using xda app-developers app

WOW!!!! i am here to confirm that i got 32GB samsung calss6 card and swaped it, and now it is my phone (32GB) storage!!!!
THANKS >>>>>>>>>>> A LOT

A simple question.
what if i removed sd card....or i want to change the sd-card after swap. Can you tell how to revert it?

To revert this, just replace your backed up vold.fstab file again...

Can't Move internal files to external sd card after s-off, root, cwm recovery, and un

Using ES Explorer (just use to this from back in the day, if someone knows a better file explorer I'm all ears) I have a file I downloaded via Chrome browser and it downloads on internal storage in download folder. I try to then Move this downloaded file to my external sd card and get the same error I would on day 1 of this device completely stock.
Am I missing something here? I have S-Off, supersu.zip flashed via cwm recovery installed so have full root, and even went a step further and flashed the unlocked stock kernal for full write access???
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Also, in a perfect world I want everything I do such as downloads and screenshots taken go to my external sd card, not internal. I now have the HTC stock internet app and in settings I have it set for downloads to go to external sd card. Does this work? Haven't tried it yet.
Anyway to get screenshots I take to save in external sd card? Basically only thing I want installed on internal storage is apps I download and obviously tweaks and what not. Don't want to waste internal space with what can be saved by default to my 64gb external sd card. Appreciate any help on any of the above, thank you.

deeznuts said:
Using ES Explorer (just use to this from back in the day, if someone knows a better file explorer I'm all ears) I have a file I downloaded via Chrome browser and it downloads on internal storage in download folder. I try to then Move this downloaded file to my external sd card and get the same error I would on day 1 of this device completely stock.
Am I missing something here? I have S-Off, supersu.zip flashed via cwm recovery installed so have full root, and even went a step further and flashed the unlocked stock kernal for full write access???
Also, in a perfect world I want everything I do such as downloads and screenshots taken go to my external sd card, not internal. I now have the HTC stock internet app and in settings I have it set for downloads to go to external sd card. Does this work? Haven't tried it yet.
Anyway to get screenshots I take to save in external sd card? Basically only thing I want installed on internal storage is apps I download and obviously tweaks and what not. Don't want to waste internal space with what can be saved by default to my 64gb external sd card. Appreciate any help on any of the above, thank you.
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I use HandleExternalStorage module for xposed which lets me move files from internal to external storage. I am not sure if/how to save screen shots to external.

erikjonpeterson said:
I use HandleExternalStorage module for xposed which lets me move files from internal to external storage. I am not sure if/how to save screen shots to external.
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Someone pointed out a root app free in playstore called AFFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD. I guess it overrides all the Kit Kat permission to allow ANY app to install on external sd card and I then assume move files from internal to external and vice versa? My only fear is with all I have installed already (s-off, full root, cwm, unlocked kernal) I just don't want to install tweaks that override one another and screw up my device?
Trying to be as safe as possible here with what root tweaks and exposed stuff I install. Would u then just recommend the exposed tweak?

I'm in the same boat and so far I've had no issues. You can always uninstall it if it gets wonky.

I apologize stupid me getting ahead of myself. Duh, I'm not using a root explorer. I downloaded root explorer and was able to move zip file from internal to external no problem. Just asked for SU to grant and then did it. Geez, little slow today.

deeznuts said:
Using ES Explorer (just use to this from back in the day, if someone knows a better file explorer I'm all ears) I have a file I downloaded via Chrome browser and it downloads on internal storage in download folder. I try to then Move this downloaded file to my external sd card and get the same error I would on day 1 of this device completely stock.
Am I missing something here? I have S-Off, supersu.zip flashed via cwm recovery installed so have full root, and even went a step further and flashed the unlocked stock kernal for full write access???
Also, in a perfect world I want everything I do such as downloads and screenshots taken go to my external sd card, not internal. I now have the HTC stock internet app and in settings I have it set for downloads to go to external sd card. Does this work? Haven't tried it yet.
Anyway to get screenshots I take to save in external sd card? Basically only thing I want installed on internal storage is apps I download and obviously tweaks and what not. Don't want to waste internal space with what can be saved by default to my 64gb external sd card. Appreciate any help on any of the above, thank you.
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Xposed works perfectly to enable write to external SD. If you've never used Xposed before here's the Tutorial Thread for the framework (modules have their own support threads and Q & A threads): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
Download the XPosed framework installer, open the app.
install/update the framework, select cancel when it asks you to reboot (So you don't have to reboot twice)
navigate back then tap "Download" for modules. You should see the module "Handle External Storage or you can just search it. More info at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2693521&__utma=248941774.106963766.1378650939.1396885674.1396892710.7&__utmb=248941774.1.10.1396892710&__utmc=248941774&__utmx=-&__utmz=248941774.1396892710.7.3.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=(not%20provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=201568018
Download the module
Check the box for the module
Reboot now everything should work.
And the best file explorer for me is FX file explorer. Just an incredible UI in my opinion. File movement happens in the background so you can keep working. My favorite file manager hands down.

deeznuts said:
Using ES Explorer (just use to this from back in the day, if someone knows a better file explorer I'm all ears) I have a file I downloaded via Chrome browser and it downloads on internal storage in download folder. I try to then Move this downloaded file to my external sd card and get the same error I would on day 1 of this device completely stock.
Am I missing something here? I have S-Off, supersu.zip flashed via cwm recovery installed so have full root, and even went a step further and flashed the unlocked stock kernal for full write access???
Also, in a perfect world I want everything I do such as downloads and screenshots taken go to my external sd card, not internal. I now have the HTC stock internet app and in settings I have it set for downloads to go to external sd card. Does this work? Haven't tried it yet.
Anyway to get screenshots I take to save in external sd card? Basically only thing I want installed on internal storage is apps I download and obviously tweaks and what not. Don't want to waste internal space with what can be saved by default to my 64gb external sd card. Appreciate any help on any of the above, thank you.
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deeznuts said:
I apologize stupid me getting ahead of myself. Duh, I'm not using a root explorer. I downloaded root explorer and was able to move zip file from internal to external no problem. Just asked for SU to grant and then did it. Geez, little slow today.
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Interesting because I have S-off, root, CWM and unsecure boot and us es file manager and can't transfer to external unless I use the xposed mod.

erikjonpeterson said:
Interesting because I have S-off, root, CWM and unsecure boot and us es file manager and can't transfer to external unless I use the xposed mod.
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Probably cuz es file explorer doesn't use root. This is what I think but who knows. I would think will all the above installed we don't need half these exposed tweaks but guess not?

deeznuts said:
Probably cuz es file explorer doesn't use root. This is what I think but who knows. I would think will all the above installed we don't need half these exposed tweaks but guess not?
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Actually it does. You need to activate root in settings.

Not sure anyone answered this but you have to move files in storage manager which is in settings. Settings >storage manager >make more space (under the internal storage section) which allows you delete files or move them to the external sd card. But I'm sure this has been answered somewhere by now in another thread.

Phone Storage partitions messed up after flashing cyanogenmod. Help please.

So a while back I flashed Cyanogen on my Motorola G 2015 just to test and see what's up. Today I went back to stock rom, rooted and modified the heck out of it. I followed the popular XDA fastboot flashing method POST and got the "official" stock rom from this thread (It said modified in the bootloader after I flashed it 100% correctly, BEFORE I started to root and mod it myself, weird huh?) So back to the problem. My partitions are completely messed up now. It's not what it was before (I think). The Internal Storage is mounted on two separate points and my SD card gets mounted as something wierd. Here are all the screenshots you need. Please tell me how to make it normal again.
Somehow here it looks like everything is fine.
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YET if I format it as adoptable storage, ie. as internal sd card I can't even find it, nor can any app detect it. (But I can actually use it to put apps in it via the storage options)
First lets see the vold.fstab file
I've never seen something liket this.
my /mnt/ folder
I found my SD card partition in /mnt/media_rw with a weird number FC36-1DFE.
Here is my SDCARD1
500mb, nice partition. Much wow
up until now this is all in INTERNAL STORAGE the only EXTERNAL ( MY 32gb sandisk microsd) with the weird number FC36-1DFE is the next screenshot
When I moved these screenshots to my SD card from my internal, my pc doesn't even see them. and if I try to move from internal to sd via PC, it just doesn't work (SOME TIMES).
???????????????
Finally the illusive internal storage !
but this is where the fun part actually begins
Here is the same damn internal storage in a different directory
Storage folder
I might be over exaggerating, cause I'm new at this. But I have major problems with my sd card and internal one, some things don't work right, and all this that I saw and screenshot looks dodgy as hell and not quite right. Or maybe everything is fine and I'm a retard? You guys be the judge, please help or explain what the hell is going on. :crying:

If this is normal please say so in a reply, if not, guys please help. Bump.

It sounds normal, maybe it's just how the root browser is picking it up. Back when I had formatted my SD Card as internal storage, it also had the weird name of yours, like FC36-1DFE, but only different. I'm sure it works just fine, but a way you could test is to install an app and then unmount the SD Card, and check if the app is inaccessible anymore.

sticktornado said:
It sounds normal, maybe it's just how the root browser is picking it up. Back when I had formatted my SD Card as internal storage, it also had the weird name of yours, like FC36-1DFE, but only different. I'm sure it works just fine, but a way you could test is to install an app and then unmount the SD Card, and check if the app is inaccessible anymore.
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Same here. But apps(even root apps like Titanium Backup) are unable to write to the SD card. When I use TB to try to back up to the SD Card, it says directory is not writable.

knpk13 said:
Same here. But apps(even root apps like Titanium Backup) are unable to write to the SD card. When I use TB to try to back up to the SD Card, it says directory is not writable.
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There is an easy fix for that, make Titanium Backup folder on your SD card, go to the app then menu, then preferences then backup folder location, select storage provider, document provider storage, now if you have the stock explorer as default select the 3 dots on the upper right and select show SD card then select the 3 lines on top left, select your SD card then press select on your bottom right side, now select the Titanium Backup folder u made and restart the app.

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There is an easy fix for that, make Titanium Backup folder on your SD card, go to the app then menu, then preferences then backup folder location, select storage provider, document provider storage, now if you have the stock explorer as default select the 3 dots on the upper right and select show SD card then select the 3 lines on top left, select your SD card then press select on your bottom right side, now select the Titanium Backup folder u made and restart the app.
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That's what I did. It says the directory is not writable. Backups fail.

knpk13 said:
That's what I did. It says the directory is not writable. Backups fail.
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Try to go to root explorer, find your SD card mine is storage/bunch of numbers... long press your SD card folder in /storage and press 3 dots on upper right then press permissions, press octal and then insert 771 then press OK and try again with what I wrote I last post.

sticktornado said:
It sounds normal, maybe it's just how the root browser is picking it up. Back when I had formatted my SD Card as internal storage, it also had the weird name of yours, like FC36-1DFE, but only different. I'm sure it works just fine, but a way you could test is to install an app and then unmount the SD Card, and check if the app is inaccessible anymore.
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My SD card is not formatted as internal and it shows with those numbers.. The problem is that when I do format it as internal storage it disappears for apps instead of being the only one showed like before, since in MM when you format your SD card as internal the internal storage disappears and not the other way around :/