I've a P6800 with a SanDisk Ultra 32GB SD card.
Running android 4.0.4, build IMM76D.XXLQ2, NOT Rooted.
I'm unable to write to the SD card at all, not even with the stock file manager or other free file managers in the market.
Unable to copy files to the SDCard using data cable as well, copying to device memory works fine.
Only error I see is "Write operation failed" or something similar. Very little detail.
SDCard is formatted as FAT32, and I can write to it using a memory card reader.
Certain threads speaks of adding a new line in 'platform.xml' file, to add group 'media_rw' group for WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, but I have that group already in the platform.xml.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414214&page=3
Any idea on how to solve this?
your sdcard might be damage... do you have any other sd to test...
edan1979 said:
your sdcard might be damage... do you have any other sd to test...
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No Sir, I don't have a micro SD card. If it's damaged, would it be possible for me to write to it using a card reader?
be casual... just dont call me sir... XD hahaha
one of my card acting like that until i reformat it. save the files to your pc and reformat the card. dont do the quick format in windows... just try the normal format option.
buddhip said:
I've a P6800 with a SanDisk Ultra 32GB SD card.
Certain threads speaks of adding a new line in 'platform.xml' file, to add group 'media_rw' group for WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, but I have that group already in the platform.xml.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414214&page=3
Any idea on how to solve this?
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How did you edit that file if you are not rooted. It has likely not updated. Check it! Also make sure there are no typing errors.
Make sure your system is in RW mode so the changes are saved. Let us know your outcome.
Cheers
my galaxy note 10.1 n8000 does not recognize any external sd card . i just put sd card in other devices and they work .
i tried formatting in any format but still not work .
is there any problem with ROM ( 4.1.2 N8000XXCLL1 )
any help pls !!!
DoohraF said:
my galaxy note 10.1 n8000 does not recognize any external sd card . i just put sd card in other devices and they work .
i tried formatting in any format but still not work .
is there any problem with ROM ( 4.1.2 N8000XXCLL1 )
any help pls !!!
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If you have an USB OTG connector, try to find some cheap usb card reader and check if the card works with the tablet thru OTG. If yes - then it's 100% physical damage of the reader in your note. If it does not work, it's the system problem.
If it's the system problem:
One: your ROM is quite old. AFAIR first JB roms had no exFAT support. Check if the SD cards u r using are formatted in FAT32, if no - reformat and re-check.
Two: if you were modifying the system (i.e. by deleting "unnecessary" system apps), you may have deleted some important app related to SD cards... try to reflash stock rom (a newer one recommended...). If you do not want to lose data do a necessary backups first, however it's not necessary to wipe /data when upgrading STOCK roms within same android version.
If it's the hardware problem - sorry, warranty repair or something...
I received my Note Pro (WiFi) on Wednesday.
It really is superb and I am loving it, however I have a really irritating problem.
When connecting to my PC and attempting to transfer content to the Micro SDCard (SanDisk 64gb - mainly video files) the connection frequently drops causing the transfer to fail. Sometimes it is fine for a file or two, sometimes it fails on the first file. The PC then cannot see any content on the card untl I reboot the Note Pro.
Any ideas?
Please note:
1) I have tried two other cards, another 64gb SanDisk and a 32gb Samsung but this happens with all transfers (suggesting its not the card)
2) All cards work fine in my Note 3 and Note 10.1 2014
3) Transfers to the internal memory are fast (on USB 3.0) and work fine (suggesting it is the Note Pro)
4) Transfers from my PC to my Note 3 and Note 10.1 2014 work fine (suggesting it is not the PC)
5) The problem occurs with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 transfers, and with various cables to any PC port
6) My MX Player Pro app cannot delete files from the SDCard but can see them
7) Some apps (e.g. My Drives) cannot see the SD Card but the stock apps can all see the content and delete/modify files
8) I have tried reformatting the cards both in the Note Pro and the PC but that makes no difference
9) I have used Kies 3 to re-install the USB drivers but this didn't cure the problem
As my primary use for the tablet is watching pre-downloaded video on my commute to work this is very frustrating.
It might be that this is a firmware problem that gets sorted as the device becomes more available and I am working round it atm.
Any help would be appreciated.
ashtonsd said:
I received my Note Pro (WiFi) on Wednesday.
It really is superb and I am loving it, however I have a really irritating problem.
When connecting to my PC and attempting to transfer content to the Micro SDCard (SanDisk 64gb - mainly video files) the connection frequently drops causing the transfer to fail. Sometimes it is fine for a file or two, sometimes it fails on the first file. The PC then cannot see any content on the card untl I reboot the Note Pro.
Any ideas?
Please note:
1) I have tried two other cards, another 64gb SanDisk and a 32gb Samsung but this happens with all transfers (suggesting its not the card)
2) All cards work fine in my Note 3 and Note 10.1 2014
3) Transfers to the internal memory are fast (on USB 3.0) and work fine (suggesting it is the Note Pro)
4) Transfers from my PC to my Note 3 and Note 10.1 2014 work fine (suggesting it is not the PC)
5) The problem occurs with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 transfers, and with various cables to any PC port
6) My MX Player Pro app cannot delete files from the SDCard but can see them
7) Some apps (e.g. My Drives) cannot see the SD Card but the stock apps can all see the content and delete/modify files
8) I have tried reformatting the cards both in the Note Pro and the PC but that makes no difference
9) I have used Kies 3 to re-install the USB drivers but this didn't cure the problem
As my primary use for the tablet is watching pre-downloaded video on my commute to work this is very frustrating.
It might be that this is a firmware problem that gets sorted as the device becomes more available and I am working round it atm.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Are you able to check out logcat to see if it is spitting out any errors?
Logcat
I have repeated the process a few times but cannot see anything obvious in logcat. There are certainly no errors in the log immediately after the event.
logcat.zip file attached.
I'm having a similar issue when transferring a 1.3g video file from my notepro storage to the micro sd card.... It starts to transfer the data and then fails.
It's like the sd card had been removed as when I look at the sd card using a file Explorer it is accessible but all info on the card isn't present. If I unmount the sd card I can't remount it, I have to manually remove the card and put it back in to see any info on the card!!!!
Definitely a faulty sd card reader or a bug in the firmware!!!
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extrememonkey said:
I'm having a similar issue when transferring a 1.3g video file from my notepro storage to the micro sd card.... It starts to transfer the data and then fails.
It's like the sd card had been removed as when I look at the sd card using a file Explorer it is accessible but all info on the card isn't present. If I unmount the sd card I can't remount it, I have to manually remove the card and put it back in to see any info on the card!!!!
Definitely a faulty sd card reader or a bug in the firmware!!!
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Well at least I know I am not going mad :laugh:716
Samsung will need to sort this out quickly with the impending release of the Note Pro in the US on 13th Feb.
I hope it can be fixed with a firmware update.
extrememonkey said:
I'm having a similar issue when transferring a 1.3g video file from my notepro storage to the micro sd card.... It starts to transfer the data and then fails.
It's like the sd card had been removed as when I look at the sd card using a file Explorer it is accessible but all info on the card isn't present. If I unmount the sd card I can't remount it, I have to manually remove the card and put it back in to see any info on the card!!!!
Definitely a faulty sd card reader or a bug in the firmware!!!
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Yes I know - whats the point of having a micro sd card slot if you cant write to the card!!! I know I can do this on my S4 and Note 2 and I used to be able to do this on my old 10.1 - all are rooted but that shouldn't make a difference!!!!
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Just got off the phone to samsung support..... its definitely a problem with how 4.4 is implemented on the NotePro, even though the Samsung Support Guy did everything he could to blame my SD Card.
Hopefully a firmware update will fix it a little down the line.... so for the time being my micro sd card adapter is going to get a lot of use!!!!
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Looking around the net and looking at Note 3 and Note 10.1 (2014) forums there have been lots of problems when people upgrade to 4.4 and aren't rooted.
It looks like the permissions are set to disable write access to the ext micro card, if your rooted it's is easy to change these, if your not it can't be changed.
Samsung will need to change these permissions if they see fit and release an update. I have sent an email to Samsung support advising them of the issue and also advising them how to fix it..... Just have to wait and see!!!
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I have repeated the process a few times but cannot see anything obvious in logcat. There are certainly no errors in the log immediately after the event.
logcat.zip file attached.
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Maybe a problem with SELinux permissions on the card? I see a lot of errors with Knox/SELinux from that logcat.
MTP is the media transfer protocol.
W/ContextImpl( 7677): Calling a method in the system process without a qualified user: android.app.ContextImpl.sendBroadcast:1464 android.content.ContextWrapper.sendBroadcast:377 android.content.ContextWrapper.sendBroadcast:377 com.samsung.android.MtpApplication.MtpReceiver.finishSync:606 com.samsung.android.MtpApplication.MtpReceiver$2.handleMessage:485
W/ContextImpl( 7677): Calling a method in the system process without a qualified user: android.app.ContextImpl.sendBroadcast:1464 android.content.ContextWrapper.sendBroadcast:377 android.content.ContextWrapper.sendBroadcast:377 com.samsung.android.MtpApplication.MtpReceiver.finishSync:613 com.samsung.android.MtpApplication.MtpReceiver$2.handleMessage:485
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I/SELinux (13275): Function: selinux_android_load_priority [0], There is no sepolicy file.
I/SELinux (13275):
I/SELinux (13275): Function: selinux_android_load_priority [1], There is no sepolicy version file.
I/SELinux (13275):
I/SELinux (13275): Function: selinux_android_load_priority , loading version is VE=SEPF_SM-P900_4.4.2_0004
I/SELinux (13275):
I/SELinux (13275):
I/SELinux (13275): selinux_android_seapp_context_reload: seapp_contexts file is loaded from /seapp_contexts
I/JAM ( 2248): isRunningJackd : stopped...
W/System.err(13275): java.lang.NoSuchFieldException: SYSTEM_UI_FLAG_REMOVE_NAVIGATION
E/JAM ( 5470): print sendControlCommand error: Invalid argument
W/System.err(13275): at java.lang.Class.getField(Class.java:724)
W/System.err(13275): at com.sec.android.gallery3d.util.GalleryFeature.checkSystemUiVisibility(GalleryFeature.java:1517)
W/System.err(13275): at com.sec.android.gallery3d.util.GalleryFeature.init(GalleryFeature.java:320)
W/System.err(13275): at com.sec.android.gallery3d.app.GalleryAppImpl.getDataManager(GalleryAppImpl.java:229)
W/System.err(13275): at com.sec.android.gallery3d.provider.GalleryProvider.onCreate(GalleryProvider.java:126)
W/System.err(13275): at android.content.ContentProvider.attachInfo(ContentProvider.java:1591)
W/System.err(13275): at android.content.ContentProvider.attachInfo(ContentProvider.java:1562)
W/System.err(13275): at android.app.ActivityThread.installProvider(ActivityThread.java:5029)
W/System.err(13275): at android.app.ActivityThread.installContentProviders(ActivityThread.java:4624)
W/System.err(13275): at android.app.ActivityThread.handleBindApplication(ActivityThread.java:4538)
W/System.err(13275): at android.app.ActivityThread.access$1500(ActivityThread.java:164)
W/System.err(13275): at android.app.ActivityThread$H.handleMessage(ActivityThread.java:1318)
W/System.err(13275): at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:102)
W/System.err(13275): at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:157)
W/System.err(13275): at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:5341)
W/System.err(13275): at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)
W/System.err(13275): at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:515)
W/System.err(13275): at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:1259)
W/System.err(13275): at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:1075)
W/System.err(13275): at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)
E/EnterpriseContainerManager( 2707): ContainerPolicy Service is not yet ready!!!
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As a temporary workaround you should be able to transfer files to the sdcard using an external reader. I should be getting mine soon so I can test this out.
Is this an issue with all note pro 12.2s? just returned one and ordered another for this issue... Was able to transfer to main memory over WiFi then copy to SD card but transferring to the SD card over WiFi was a 50/50 chance if even that...
I was expecting a lot more reports once the tablet launched in the US but haven't seen too many so far.
It's a real pain but I can live with it. I'm waiting it out for firmware fix for now, but if that doesn't come then it's going back. There is time yet and I love the screen size too much to let it go...
Let us know how you get on with the replacement.
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I was expecting a lot more reports once the tablet launched in the US but haven't seen too many so far.
It's a real pain but I can live with it. I'm waiting it out for firmware fix for now, but if that doesn't come then it's going back. There is time yet and I love the screen size too much to let it go...
Let us know how you get on with the replacement.
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Same issue with replacement and replacement card... Can not transfer files using WiFi to SD card... Can transfer to device then copy to SD card, hook up usb cable and transfer to SD card or transfer through a card reader... hopefully Samsung will get on this quick like... lol ya that made me laugh too
Exactly the same problem here with mine (UK). Hopefully Samsung will hop on it asap. Glad I don't just have a duff Note. Thanks! :good:
Is this just a problem with the UK version? I think I read somewhere the US version was coming shipped with an update that the UK version would soon be getting?.. If it makes anyone feel better, my US model has no problems at all syncing to the external over wifi..
The only problem I did run into was the changes of writing to the external sd with 4.4 Normally I would just make a folder anywhere on the external and sync my comics to it in the past.. but now, I had to copy my reader app to the external and then make the folder within that one in order to copy my books to it..
It looks like this is a widespread issue caused by Android 4.4. Since Samsung is running KitKat on these out of the gate, it seems to be a pretty widespread issue. From https://plus.google.com/+TodLiebeck/posts/gjnmuaDM8sn:
KitKat will make your SD Card completely useless: per the Android API specification, apps can no longer write files to your SD card. And Samsung is following it.
This only applies to dual-storage devices, i.e., devices with a user-writable internal flash storage AND a removable SD card.
From http://source.android.com/devices/tech/storage/index.html:
"The WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission must only grant write access to the primary external storage on a device. Apps must not be allowed to write to secondary external storage devices, except in their package-specific directories as allowed by synthesized permissions."
If your device has user-accessible internal flash storage, your SD Card is a "secondary external storage device".
What this means is that with KitKat, applications will no longer be able create, modify, or remove files and folders on your external SD card. As a for-instance, you can no longer use a file manager to copy files from your computer to the SD card over a network. This ability, which has existed since the beginning of Android, has been taken away.
The only stated reason for this removal of functionality is that, "Restricting writes in this way ensures the system can clean up files when applications are uninstalled." I do not pretend to understand this logic. Apps are still allowed to write in arbitrary directories on the primary storage (with the appropriate permission), but are denied the same access to external storage.
Samsung has implemented this feature with their KitKat OTA updates. Note3 users are now complaining that FX File Explorer can no longer write to their external SD cards. There are solutions to this problem for users with root access. Users without root access appear to be screwed.
I'm not quite certain how Google intends for you to place files on your SD card. Perhaps you have to use proprietary Google apps that contain permissions unavailable to the rest of the developer world. Perhaps you're supposed to put everything on the cloud and pay carrier data fees to get it there. Perhaps you're supposed to use some kind of WIRE to attach your WIRELESS device to your computer and have the computer do that work for you.
In my opinion this is a horrible misstep by Google and the Android Open Source Project. Functionality has been removed without reason, to the severe detriment of users and developers alike.
I apologize for not bringing this to everyone's attention when KitKat 4.4 was released, but it was not mentioned in the Android 4.4 changes document: http://developer.android.com/about/versions/android-4.4.html. It's only mentioned in the article on source.android.com. I was only made aware of its existence from user reports as a result of Samsung implementing this change in its KitKat OTA updates.
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Now, there is a fix for this, but you need a rooted device.
Can it be that this is the culprit:
KitKat will make your SD Card completely useless:
https://plus.google.com/+TodLiebeck/posts/gjnmuaDM8sn
bitpushr said:
It looks like this is a widespread issue caused by Android 4.4. Since Samsung is running KitKat on these out of the gate, it seems to be a pretty widespread issue. From https://plus.google.com/+TodLiebeck/posts/gjnmuaDM8sn:
Now, there is a fix for this, but you need a rooted device.
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Tried this on my GalaxyNote Pro, and the fix for the N9005 as described is working . Titanium backups and Appmonster backups are now stored on the ExtSDcard.
bitpushr said:
It looks like this is a widespread issue caused by Android 4.4. Since Samsung is running KitKat on these out of the gate, it seems to be a pretty widespread issue. From https://plus.google.com/+TodLiebeck/posts/gjnmuaDM8sn:
Now, there is a fix for this, but you need a rooted device.
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mateenf said:
Hello All,
Since kitkat 4.4.2 was released on the Galaxy Note 3, many users were unable to write files to the External SD Card. Below is a simple fix for rooted users on the Galaxy Note 3 N9005 ( International Snapdragon Variant).
**Please be advised that I have only tested this on my personal N9005. However, you are free to test it on your own devices at your own risk!! **
1. Using a root-enabled file manager, navigate to /system/etc/permissions
2. Edit platform.xml and find the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission.
3. Add an additional group definition for this permission...
4. Save the changes to the file.
5. Restart.
Attached is a copy of my platform.xml.
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I have tested and can confirm following these directions to the letter on a rooted device, does solve the problem on the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 - SM-P900. I'm now able to write & save to my Sandisk 64gb HS SD card without any problems at all!
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I have tested and can confirm following these directions to the letter on a rooted device, does solve the problem on the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 - SM-P900. I'm now able to write & save to my Sandisk 64gb HS SD card without any problems at all!
Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!
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Working for me as well!
Android.Ninja said:
I have tested and can confirm following these directions to the letter on a rooted device, does solve the problem on the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 - SM-P900. I'm now able to write & save to my Sandisk 64gb HS SD card without any problems at all!
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Is not working for me. Lost ability to see my sd card and all apps where failing. ALOT!! Not exactly sure what the issue was. I had to reflash using odin twice to fix the issue. Also before reflashing it seems I lost the ability to write to either sd card. Internal or external.
Got it to work o the second try. Make sure the format is exactly the same when you add the new line or things go crazy
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i have galaxy s 3 mini gt-i8200 with jelly bean 4.2.2
i bought kingston sd card 4 G and inserted it
since then i have error "sd card removed unexpectedly" then " sd media scanning"
that repeated a lot and i searched the whole internet without a solution
any help ?
shinmarwan said:
i have galaxy s 3 mini gt-i8200 with jelly bean 4.2.2
i bought kingston sd card 4 G and inserted it
since then i have error "sd card removed unexpectedly" then " sd media scanning"
that repeated a lot and i searched the whole internet without a solution
any help ?
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any one help me ??
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any one help me ??
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Are you sure it's not a fake one? There are many fake ones.
Also does your SD card slot still works and isn't partly broken?
shinmarwan said:
i have galaxy s 3 mini gt-i8200 with jelly bean 4.2.2
i bought kingston sd card 4 G and inserted it
since then i have error "sd card removed unexpectedly" then " sd media scanning"
that repeated a lot and i searched the whole internet without a solution
any help ?
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Try creating a "nomedia" empty file in the root directory to disable media scanner. It may be possible that the media scanner is crashing for some reason.
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Are you sure it's not a fake one? There are many fake ones.
Also does your SD card slot still works and isn't partly broken?
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the sd card is new and working on galaxy y very well
and the s3 mini is new too
i think its something in the system since a lot of people suffer from it
shinmarwan said:
the sd card is new and working on galaxy y very well
and the s3 mini is new too
i think its something in the system since a lot of people suffer from it
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transfer your data from the card to your PC. Format the card in the device and re-install your data. See if that helps.
Fantassy123 said:
transfer your data from the card to your PC. Format the card in the device and re-install your data. See if that helps.
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the sd card is already empty
i already formatted it while it is empty
the problem still exist
may be i should format it on pc ???
shinmarwan said:
i have galaxy s 3 mini gt-i8200 with jelly bean 4.2.2
i bought kingston sd card 4 G and inserted it
since then i have error "sd card removed unexpectedly" then " sd media scanning"
that repeated a lot and i searched the whole internet without a solution
any help ?
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If you are on custom rom then reflash your rom again..
If on stock rom.. Factory reset your phone.. format your card.. then insert in yur phone and switch on your device..
Hello. I had a Note 4 (with Android 5.1.1) and my SD card worked well. In my S7, this card is read-only, which is quite annoying for Titanium Backup. I tested with 2 others cards, formatted by the S7 in exFat, and the issue is still there. Am i the only one ? Is there any software solution like SD Fix for Android 4 ?
Thanks.
+1 here as well.
Cant modify any files in sd storage nor sd card in my S7.
Help please.
S7 - sd card rw issue
fazzieng said:
+1 here as well.
Cant modify any files in sd storage nor sd card in my S7.
Help please.
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From my understanding, The app being used should be updated by the developer to be able to use the android feature to ask for permission to access SD card for editing, deleting. Incase the app has not been uodated by the developer it will fail to access the sd card for writing. Once a new app is installed and run, it shall ask for permission to access, which should be granted. Atleast this is what has happened with me, but the apps which are not updated since few months back are not able to access the sd card.