good morning all!
i have a Samsung 10.1 GT-N8010 that i am running 4.4.2 on (updated via kies and rooted). it has a 128gb microsd card in it for storage (which by the way was seen in full capacity when inserted)
i have a topo GPS program on the tablet (Atlogis Topo USA) that i had previously purchased for my mega and note 3 phones. works super. when i first purchased the program , i went on and downloaded like 3gb of high res map tiles on my phone. i copied the map tile files off of the phone in the past, in hopes that id be able to copy them BACK to another device in the future (such as the N8010) and not have to go thru re-downloading them again as i live in the hills and while i do have DSL , it is SLOW SLOW SLOW, almost as bad as the frickin days of dial up sometimes.
i can get the files copied off of my computer onto my SD card, BUT i cant figure out how to copy them from the SD card TO the devices root. when i go thru the file explorer, i can explore the root of both the SD and device of course, and when im on the SD card, i can copy the files, but when i then go to the root of the device, there is no option to "paste" the files. (i am running 4.4.2 and have already set the permissions to fix the previous update problems)
of course i can copy the file set over to the device via USB cable plugged in to the device and my computer, but when i try to do that, the file set is so large that its like an 8-10 hour file copy.
any way to copy files like this directly from the SD card to the devices root?
John
Im not sure which file manager app you're using but I suggest one with root browser capabilities. You can move anything with those. Search play store for one
downloaded solid explorer. looks like it will work. copying the files to the SD card now , i will keep you updated.....
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Okay, I'm sorry if this should be in another forum, but I figured the minds in develpoment would have a better answer.
I have a G Tablet, running TnT lite 2.0.0 + 2.0.3 Sup, Launcher Pro, ES File Manager. I was trying to load some files onto the internal SD card using a standard USB connection to my laptop. It connected fine, I used the 'Mount SD Card' option that popped up in the notification section, and it appeard on my laptop fine.
The problem comes that I know the file structure of the External SD Card, Internal SD card, and System sections. So I KNOW I was looking at the Internal SD Card. I copied my files and deleted a txt file that was at the root of the card. Once I properly unmounted the card and checked it using ES Filemanager, none of the changes took place. My new files gone, and the deleted file still there and readable. So I pluged it back in, and the laptop shows the new files are where they should be and the txt file still gone. WTH?!?!
If I load the files the External SD (by removing it and moving them using a seperate SD reader), then transfer the files to the internal using ES File Manager, it works fine. I don't get it.
Okay, used the refresh option in Filemanager, nothing. Rebooted, now I can see the new files, but they have a 0 byte size. ??
Tapple said:
Okay, used the refresh option in Filemanager, nothing. Rebooted, now I can see the new files, but they have a 0 byte size. ??
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Did you 'eject' the disk in Windows before unplugging the cable? Windows has been known to cache writes up and not perform the actual disk open until you eject or stop the device from the icon in the system tray. It caused me to lose some data on a jump drive, so ever since I make sure to force Windows to flush the cached operations by ejecting and waiting for it to tell me it is safe to remove.
The problem is 2.03. USB storage mode was broken with 2.03 and you will probably also notice some installed apps have vanished (another issue with 2.03).
Install 2.04 or the new and awesome 2.20. Both fix the problems. 2.20 is just as fast, but more stable than 2.03.
I am new to the android world. I am an avid flasher on my WM phone. I have a new G tablet which I immediately flashed the TNT lite rom. Works great.
I have one question though. Is there a way to easily transfer files from internal memory to my external sd card? I have tried copy and paste, but I never get a paste command once copied. I have downloaded some of the apps that are supposed to help move apps to the sd card, but none do files. Specifically, I put all my music onto the tab, and would prefer to run it from the sd card to preserve space.
At this point, it the only way I can figure it out is to repaste all the music to an SD card from my PC and then stick that card in the tablet. Am I correct?
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I am new to the android world. I am an avid flasher on my WM phone. I have a new G tablet which I immediately flashed the TNT lite rom. Works great.
I have one question though. Is there a way to easily transfer files from internal memory to my external sd card? I have tried copy and paste, but I never get a paste command once copied. I have downloaded some of the apps that are supposed to help move apps to the sd card, but none do files. Specifically, I put all my music onto the tab, and would prefer to run it from the sd card to preserve space.
At this point, it the only way I can figure it out is to repaste all the music to an SD card from my PC and then stick that card in the tablet. Am I correct?
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Astro file manager can do this. Long hold and copy (or cut, more precisely), then move to the directory you want them in (/sdcard, for instance) and choose "Edit", and there should be a paste option.
jlh11364 said:
I am new to the android world. I am an avid flasher on my WM phone. I have a new G tablet which I immediately flashed the TNT lite rom. Works great.
I have one question though. Is there a way to easily transfer files from internal memory to my external sd card? I have tried copy and paste, but I never get a paste command once copied. I have downloaded some of the apps that are supposed to help move apps to the sd card, but none do files. Specifically, I put all my music onto the tab, and would prefer to run it from the sd card to preserve space.
At this point, it the only way I can figure it out is to repaste all the music to an SD card from my PC and then stick that card in the tablet. Am I correct?
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You should be able to do this in the file manager that came with the rom. It's been a while since I've used TNT Lite (have since been using VEGAn and LOVING it). I move files (single and multiple) all the time in the iFileManager that came with the rom I am using. Although every once in a while it won't let me move the file but will let me copy it to another directory (then I just have to delete the original file afterwards). Simply long press the file you want to move, navigate to the folder you want to paste the file using the file manager interface (meaning using the "up folder" at the top rather than using the "back" button on your gTab. Once you're in the folder you want to paste the file simply select "paste".
I suppose you can install other file managers but with each app you install on your gTab you run the risk of cluttering it up with apps you will seldom use. That's just my .2 cents.
One more thing, if you're going to be doing a lot of sideloading and/or moving files from your pc or phone to the gTab I would strongly recommend getting a free Dropbox account which will allow you to transfer files between all of the devices you install Dropbox on.
I will try it. I am already using both the ifile manager and dropbox. I think I just missed a step.
Hi. I am a new member. I have a Galaxy Note 2 16gb. I upgraded to kit Kat 4.4 and have had a real problems since. I have a 64gb sandisk external SDXC card and can not add, delete or modify the contents in any way either on the device, connected to laptop windows 7 by USB or by putting the card in the laptop. All existing info is readable only. I researched and rooted my phone successfully. I then followed instructions to add the media rw line in write external storage in permissions which was successfully changed. Still no ability to add or modify files on the external card. Specifically, if I delete a file or folder on the ext card it shows as deleted, but after a reboot the file is returned. The same if I add a file to the card, either by transfer on the phone using "My Files" or EX3 File Explorer or by connecting to my laptop, the added file shows up on the ext card and can be opened but disappears after rebooting. I can't find any explanations on the net and am looking for any 128gb help or suggestions. Incidentally I have the same problem with my unrooted Note 10.1 2014 Ed on kit Kat 4.4. Many thanks for any assistance.
Hermieonthego
It's probably the card is not compatible.
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Hi. I am a new member. I have a Galaxy Note 2 16gb. I upgraded to kit Kat 4.4 and have had a real problems since. I have a 64gb sandisk external SDXC card and can not add, delete or modify the contents in any way either on the device, connected to laptop windows 7 by USB or by putting the card in the laptop. All existing info is readable only. I researched and rooted my phone successfully. I then followed instructions to add the media rw line in write external storage in permissions which was successfully changed. Still no ability to add or modify files on the external card. Specifically, if I delete a file or folder on the ext card it shows as deleted, but after a reboot the file is returned. The same if I add a file to the card, either by transfer on the phone using "My Files" or EX3 File Explorer or by connecting to my laptop, the added file shows up on the ext card and can be opened but disappears after rebooting. I can't find any explanations on the net and am looking for any 128gb help or suggestions. Incidentally I have the same problem with my unrooted Note 10.1 2014 Ed on kit Kat 4.4. Many thanks for any assistance.
Hermieonthego
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Thanks, but the card worked fine before 4.4.
I am having the same problem on my ASUS me176cx. I have tried to follow every post I can find, but nothing has worked. SDfix, editing the platform.xml file, and tried to confirm folder permissions everywhere I could find. I don't know what else to try and it is starting to get to me. If someone would help me to figure out how to fix this, I would be eternally grateful.
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I'm using ES File Manager to copy files from my computer to a new Note PRO. I can copy files to the internal storage but I can't copy to the external SD. Also, I cannot use ES File Manager to move files from internal storage to the SD. I can use the stock file manager to move files between internal and SD. So the questions are:
1) Can ES File Manager be made to copy files to the SD card?
2) If not, then can the stock file manager access Windows devices to copy files from the computer to the SD?
Likely the Kitkat SD write permission issue. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2681357
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Likely the Kitkat SD write permission issue. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2681357
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Yep, that looks like it. Thank you. I'm not ready to root yet to solve the issue. I was not able to tell if this is a bug or by design. It's pretty limiting.
Still trying to figure out if the built-in file manager can be used to copy from a Windows computer to the SD card.
If you connect your tablet to your windows PC you should be able to access internal and external sdcard. They will show up as separate drives. If they don't, install Kies 3 then connect your tablet again.
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If you connect your tablet to your windows PC you should be able to access internal and external sdcard. They will show up as separate drives. If they don't, install Kies 3 then connect your tablet again.
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I was hoping to get this done using wi-fi just for the convenience. It is something I did with previous devices. It always surprised when a basic feature goes away.
If you have an FTP server installed on your PC, My Files app can pull your files that way, then save them to external sdcard
ES File Explorer implemented the workaround within the first few days of KitKat's release. I've been using it to move files in all directions to and from my MicroSD on my Note 3, S5 and NotePro for months without issue. The main thing that doesn't work is renaming.
However, the WiFi transfer to MicroSD has been blocked by Google for security reasons after a series of WiFi-related file security problems. No file manager is capable of this without Root. Same as how you can no longer download files off the internet directly onto the MicroSD.
It's much faster to just pull out the MicroSD and plug it into a PC, anyway. The transfer protocols on Android are a nightmare.
I went to Wal-Mart and picked up a 64GB SD card. I just purchased the tablet yesterday and rooted it using towelroot but that's all I've done. I put the SD card in and it's recognized and showing the correct available space. I'm able to create a file using ESFile explorer but I can't do anything with it. I tried a couple torrent clients to download files to the SD card and it keeps saying unable to write to folder or that it's write protected. When in file explorer I can create a file and under properties it does show it's able to be written to. I also have downloaded and tried the kitkat SD card fix app. I've gotten pretty frustrated with it so just did a complete factory reset and going to start from scratch. I was able to move apps to SD card using an app but that's all I could do. I'd really like to put any/all downloaded apps and files on the SD card since I only have a 16GB version.
Any ideas what I can do?
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I went to Wal-Mart and picked up a 64GB SD card. I just purchased the tablet yesterday and rooted it using towelroot but that's all I've done. I put the SD card in and it's recognized and showing the correct available space. I'm able to create a file using ESFile explorer but I can't do anything with it. I tried a couple torrent clients to download files to the SD card and it keeps saying unable to write to folder or that it's write protected. When in file explorer I can create a file and under properties it does show it's able to be written to. I also have downloaded and tried the kitkat SD card fix app. I've gotten pretty frustrated with it so just did a complete factory reset and going to start from scratch. I was able to move apps to SD card using an app but that's all I could do. I'd really like to put any/all downloaded apps and files on the SD card since I only have a 16GB version.
Any ideas what I can do?
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Well just an update after doing a factory reset everything seems to work now, of course i get to download everything again. I think it might have had something to do with the OTA update. After doing the factory reset it kept the update. Now I can freely move to and from the SD card so all is good.
FYI, since you are rooted I would suggest installing the Xposed Framework and then install the "HandleExternalStorage" module, the KitKat update cripples external SD card access so file managers, emulators, and the like can no longer write to the SD card. Installing this module re-enables external SD card read/write access for all applications, it is not the device. There is also an app on the Play Store call 'SDFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD' which accomplishes the same thing, however the Xposed module is much safer as it can be enabled and disabled at will. Simply install the module, enable it, and that's it.