Hi
It was working before even on Kitkat - I mean, I can write without problem on my 64GB ExtSDCard. However, I'm trying to Isolate some battery draining issues and tried to rollback to Jellybean.
Rollback was successful and writing to extSDCard was successful at first. After a while, when I tried to transfer files to extSD it prompted me that I don't have write permissions. What I did at first was unMount and reMount the extSD and it worked. - I can write and delete stuff on extSD.
Then after sometime it happened again. Read was ok, Write was denied.
I powered down phone (N7100) and removed the card manually and inserted it back. when everything was loaded I checked on the folders of the extSDcard. The folders that I deleted before where back. - I noticed the remaining space was also the same before every deletes (5.22GB)
I tried deleting folders again, this time using ES explorer. the deletion was successfull. after sometime of use, I have no write permission again.
did the reboot thing and checked on the extSDCard and the folders are there again
Any idea on what to do and what is happening. Btw, I reverted back to Kitkat and got the same problem.
I want to try other methods before I format the extSD.
Please help.. - oh, and btw, I did the <group gid="media_rw" /> but still got the same problem :crying:
Any idea when z3 is getting lollipop and move to sd card feature?
You will need root. SD fix on PlayStore let you get sd functions
FixSD
There's the FixSD card app in the play store that resolves the issue. But you must be root as the previous poster stated. I can confirm it works great. I'm running 128GB SanDisk. If you're scared about unlocking (as I was) read my posted, I saw no changes at all. Post = "UL Bootloader I see no changes...pics attached"
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The fix in itself is very simple, but needs root indeed. But as it is by design of android that there is no full rw to sdcard you can't really blame sony for not implementing it (even though other manufacturers do have this enabled, and I would love to see it enabled).
The (manual) fix is a change to the following file:
system/etc/permissions/platform.xml
to add <group gid="media_rw" /> in the following location like so:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>
Afaik all the sd-card fix apps simply do the same but edit the file for you...
5.0 needs apps to sd
I really do hope that apps to sd card can be implemented within 5.0
First time i have had an android phone and i brought the xperia z3 only to find out that my 64gb sd card cannot be used for application installations unless rooted. Im not to sure about the root side but the sony z3 deffinatly nedds to have the option to store and install apps to sd card officially.
Sony has said Lollipop won't arrive until early next year... like Jan/Feb. They will start with the newer phones such as Z3 and then work their way down to the Z.
skyla20 said:
I really do hope that apps to sd card can be implemented within 5.0
First time i have had an android phone and i brought the xperia z3 only to find out that my 64gb sd card cannot be used for application installations unless rooted. Im not to sure about the root side but the sony z3 deffinatly nedds to have the option to store and install apps to sd card officially.
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I totally agree with you. I had a galaxy s4 and it was same in the beginning. But they gave an update in which move to sd card was enabled. Sony should give this option as its very essential for 16gb device users.
dagrim1 said:
The fix in itself is very simple, but needs root indeed. But as it is by design of android that there is no full rw to sdcard you can't really blame sony for not implementing it (even though other manufacturers do have this enabled, and I would love to see it enabled).
The (manual) fix is a change to the following file:
system/etc/permissions/platform.xml
to add <group gid="media_rw" /> in the following location like so:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>
Afaik all the sd-card fix apps simply do the same but edit the file for you...
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Root is not an option for me. I root my devices on which i want to develop apps. For personal use i prefer to have unrooted device with stock features. Thanx for the solution
Chekmate said:
Root is not an option for me. I root my devices on which i want to develop apps. For personal use i prefer to have unrooted device with stock features. Thanx for the solution
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Ah, in that case I guess it's gonna be nearly impossible that you'll get full sd card access on Lollipop I think
Chekmate said:
Root is not an option for me. I root my devices on which i want to develop apps. For personal use i prefer to have unrooted device with stock features. Thanx for the solution
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You can root sony devices and keep all the stock features.
gregbradley said:
You can root sony devices and keep all the stock features.
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As long as DRM key loss carries through all updates etc and the limited proof we have that losing them does nothing to our phones, which I very much doubt.
I have no intention of unlocking the bootloader on this thing unless it can be completely reversed with all DRM etc in tact as we have absolutely no idea what they may or may not be needed for now or in the future.
I also want a resell value to my phone, and unlocking the bootloader doesn't always guarantee warranty etc will remain in tact.
App devs need to move to the new method. APKs still live on the internal, but they can save assets to the sdcard
guybrush2099 said:
You will need root. SD fix on PlayStore let you get sd functions
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derrickonline said:
There's the FixSD card app in the play store that resolves the issue. But you must be root as the previous poster stated. I can confirm it works great. I'm running 128GB SanDisk. If you're scared about unlocking (as I was) read my posted, I saw no changes at all. Post = "UL Bootloader I see no changes...pics attached"
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dagrim1 said:
The fix in itself is very simple, but needs root indeed. But as it is by design of android that there is no full rw to sdcard you can't really blame sony for not implementing it (even though other manufacturers do have this enabled, and I would love to see it enabled).
The (manual) fix is a change to the following file:
system/etc/permissions/platform.xml
to add <group gid="media_rw" /> in the following location like so:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>
Afaik all the sd-card fix apps simply do the same but edit the file for you...
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I realise this thread is from a while ago but didn't want to start yet another thread on this.
I have installed sdfix and it states there is no need for it as I already have write access (I may have previously installed this app I can't really remember)
My question is, now that I have write access what do I do? How do I install apps to SD, this option is not available to me in the "apps" section even after installing SD fix?
Apps needs this features enabled from the dev side. They decide if you will have it or not.
Guys, sorry if I am repeating something, just to summarize this so I understood you all correctly.
Even though I have in the App Manager for the App MOVE TO SD CARD enabled. (Epic, Sygic bla bla ).
I press the button, it creates the directory on the SD, but the files won't be moved if Rovio or Sygic do not change their application to the new Move Process.
Right now I do have all the applications directories on the External SD (633x Lexar 128GB) which I moved. But they have only the directory structure. No files. Only Google Play Music, music files, but I think that is because the Play Music has also another option of caching the songs which are there.
Meaning that even though there is MOVE TO SD CARD (or checkbox in the SD Card tab) , it means nothing for us.
PS: I am z3c lollipop, but I think this should be same
Hello, i am starting this post, since there were a number of post already made similar to this, but none could provide a valid solution.
U see i want some files and documents be transferred from my phone memory to memory card. My mobile is Samsung Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H
I understand Samsung has disabled those feature after releasing Android 4.2.2 Kitkat and above i suppose.
But i read a lot about rooting and what is it.
The main question is how can i achieve to copy/paste files and documents from phone to SSD card.
I hope my question is simple, i could really use some expert opinion here.
Hello, i understand that samsung has restricted the access of SD card from Android 4.2 and above i guess again.
So is rooting a solution for that.
Please i need some suggestion. I have downloaded all the tools needed to root, all i need is some confirmation, i tried posting in there
blog, but they refuse to reply.
I want to know, is rooting device a one time process, if i need to factory recover, will the rooted device still stay in effect.
Do i need to re-root the device.
Give me some suggestion or give me a green light.
desktopuser said:
Hello, i understand that samsung has restricted the access of SD card from Android 4.2 and above i guess again.
So is rooting a solution for that.
Please i need some suggestion. I have downloaded all the tools needed to root, all i need is some confirmation, i tried posting in there
blog, but they refuse to reply.
I want to know, is rooting device a one time process, if i need to factory recover, will the rooted device still stay in effect.
Do i need to re-root the device.
Give me some suggestion or give me a green light.
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Rooting is a solution for this fix, but not always needed.
If u root your device you can use many apps to fix sdcard access ( root access needed ) like SDFix.
Well next thing ( without rooting ) is if u use stock or custom recovery, you can change or owerwritten platform.xml in /system/etc/permissions/ via update zip ( can made it 4 your version ) this is a way without beeing rooted.
the changed lines :
Code:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
</permission>
Code:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE">
<group gid="sdcard_r"/>
<group gid="sdcard_rw"/>
<group gid="media_rw"/>
</permission>
I can make the update zip for you to owerwritten the default values only for this file, so you will be able to access and copy files to/from SDCard without root.
It's up to you what will you do ...
StratOS_HTC said:
Rooting is a solution for this fix, but not always needed.
If u root your device you can use many apps to fix sdcard access ( root access needed ) like SDFix.
Well next thing ( without rooting ) is if u use stock or custom recovery, you can change or owerwritten platform.xml in /system/etc/permissions/ via update zip ( can made it 4 your version ) this is a way without beeing rooted.
the changed lines :
Code:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
</permission>
Code:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE">
<group gid="sdcard_r"/>
<group gid="sdcard_rw"/>
<group gid="media_rw"/>
</permission>
I can make the update zip for you to owerwritten the default values only for this file, so you will be able to access and copy files to/from SDCard without root.
It's up to you what will you do ...
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I would like to try, as you suggested rooted is one way to go, and the method you described seems to be good to, please can u make the update zip file and attach it, and tell me how to update further, i will wait for your attachment and reply.
If your method works, why even go with rooting.
Thank you for your professional advice, awaiting reply.
desktopuser said:
I would like to try, as you suggested rooted is one way to go, and the method you described seems to be good to, please can u make the update zip file and attach it, and tell me how to update further, i will wait for your attachment and reply.
If your method works, why even go with rooting.
Thank you for your professional advice, awaiting reply.
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Here it is made for GC2 devices.
Regards. Tested on TWRP recovery, guess it should work on stock too.
Feedback please and please provide your platform.xml for checkout.
StratOS_HTC said:
Here it is made for GC2 devices.
Regards. Tested on TWRP recovery, guess it should work on stock too.
Feedback please and please provide your platform.xml for checkout.
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Thankyou for the attachment, i copied it to phone and memory card and restarted by phone by pressing powerkey+home+volumeup key.
I choose to perform update from external storage, but the phone doesn't recognise the zip file, i am out of idea, how do i perform update.
Could you please tell me the process. I would like to try and see, if it is a success.
Awaiting reply.
Greetings.
Are U using stock recovery?
On Twrp recovery I test it and it works.
Will check it later on and post sugestion.
Regards
Sent from my SM-G355HN using XDA Free mobile app
StratOS_HTC said:
Greetings.
Are U using stock recovery?
On Twrp recovery I test it and it works.
Will check it later on and post sugestion.
Regards
Sent from my SM-G355HN using XDA Free mobile app
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Will wait for your suggestion.
desktopuser said:
Will wait for your suggestion.
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ON Twrp recovery the thing is working good.
R u using stock recovery ?
Model of GC2 ?
StratOS_HTC said:
ON Twrp recovery the thing is working good.
R u using stock recovery ?
Model of GC2 ?
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Yes i am using stock Recovery to choose the option of updating from the external storage.
I don't any other way.
Sorry, actually i hadn't copied your file to the SD Card, which i did later and ran the update.
However, i still cannot perform copy/delete option from the device.
I found out one site which specifically tells how to perform root for my device Samsung Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H
Here is the site, do u think its the right way to do it.
How To Root The Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H)
Hello again, so i rooted my device from the link i provided. But when i try to delete some application files from the device,
it still doesn't allow it to do.
What am i doing wrong here, after rooting a application called Kinguser 3.4.057 got installed, it gives the permission to have access
for root permission , backup permission etc.
But i can't figure it out, how do i access my SD Card (8 GB) , i really need to delete some files from the card.
Any instruction from you. How do i do that.
desktopuser said:
Hello again, so i rooted my device from the link i provided. But when i try to delete some application files from the device,
it still doesn't allow it to do.
What am i doing wrong here, after rooting a application called Kinguser 3.4.057 got installed, it gives the permission to have access
for root permission , backup permission etc.
But i can't figure it out, how do i access my SD Card (8 GB) , i really need to delete some files from the card.
Any instruction from you. How do i do that.
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desktopuser said:
Sorry, actually i hadn't copied your file to the SD Card, which i did later and ran the update.
However, i still cannot perform copy/delete option from the device.
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The FS /system and other too is/are readonly (ro) in device, so if u want to delete or copy inside this partition u must change it to rw (readwrite), it's better for you to use some Explorer root based application like FX Explorer with root addon ...
If u have copied the update zip to extSdCard and run the update procedure in stock recovery U should be able to copy/edit/delete files on your extSdCard - Card if the install were sucessfull.
For a check: Install app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix and check again things now U'r rooted. Regards
need help heree
my problem on my galaxy core 2 is my sd card cant be read already. im using link2sd and my apps are all in my sd card in ext2. but my sd card cant be read on cp. but works on pc? what should i do? and i think my cp is not rooted already. i use kinguser and now its gone.
Dio272 said:
my problem on my galaxy core 2 is my sd card cant be read already. im using link2sd and my apps are all in my sd card in ext2. but my sd card cant be read on cp. but works on pc? what should i do? and i think my cp is not rooted already. i use kinguser and now its gone.
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my problem on my galaxy core 2 is my sd card cant be read already
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Ok, extSDCard can't be read on GC2, you are using exFAT with EXT2 ?
I don't know if our GC2 is able to read EXT2 on extSdCard ?
im using link2sd and my apps are all in my sd card in ext2. but my sd card cant be read on cp. but works on pc?
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cp=Computer ??
If u have formated extSdCard only as EXT2, the extSdCard can't be viewed by comp with usual progs, as far as I get out GC2 can't read EXT2 as extSdCard or at least I don't know if link2sd add this modules functionality itself ? I don't use link2sd !
and i think my cp is not rooted already. i use kinguser and now its gone
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cp, U mean your GC2 ??
i use kinguser and now its gone
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Personaly - I don't mind if ppl instal kingroot,kinguser. It's up to user, but why would they have to encode files then and config files etc ...?
Please specify your problem, extSdCard partition ?
StratOS_HTC said:
Ok, extSDCard can't be read on GC2, you are using exFAT with EXT2 ?
I don't know if our GC2 is able to read EXT2 on extSdCard ?
cp=Computer ??
If u have formated extSdCard only as EXT2, the extSdCard can't be viewed by comp with usual progs, as far as I get out GC2 can't read EXT2 as extSdCard or at least I don't know if link2sd add this modules functionality itself ? I don't use link2sd !
cp, U mean your GC2 ??
Personaly - I don't mind if ppl instal kingroot,kinguser. It's up to user, but why would they have to encode files then and config files etc ...?
Please specify your problem, extSdCard partition ?
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First i root my android using king user.
Second: i use link2sd app and partition my sd card to ext2 and fat32. and i put my apps including kinguser app to ext2
Third : After 2 months my sd card wont work on my android. but wen i insert my sd card on pc it works.
Dio272 said:
First i root my android using king user.
Second: i use link2sd app and partition my sd card to ext2 and fat32. and i put my apps including kinguser app to ext2
Third : After 2 months my sd card wont work on my android. but wen i insert my sd card on pc it works.
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same after 3 month and now my external card cannot be coppying anything
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StratOS_HTC said:
Here it is made for GC2 devices.
Regards. Tested on TWRP recovery, guess it should work on stock too.
Feedback please and please provide your platform.xml for checkout.
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im done, i do it , flash via twrp and its say :success: then i reboot my phone , when i go to my filemanager, that problem still life, cannot copy , modified, rename etc on my external , how to fix ? any other solution ?
Hello
I have lollipop rom with root available, and i like to use folder mount apps to move data and obb from internal memory.
But in lollipop, i cant get the sd write fix, it says not compatible or error, i try several sd fix apps from play store, but its keep it error, i try to search in google, but the answer is for another phone.
Maybe someone can help my problem, thank you so much for the answer
you need to root your device and use SD fix from play store.
otherwise, wait for the app developer to update their app
vy69gazerock said:
Hello
I have lollipop rom with root available, and i like to use folder mount apps to move data and obb from internal memory.
But in lollipop, i cant get the sd write fix, it says not compatible or error, i try several sd fix apps from play store, but its keep it error, i try to search in google, but the answer is for another phone.
Maybe someone can help my problem, thank you so much for the answer
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You can test this:But make a Backup from your Rom or platform.xml
in System/etc/permissions/platform.xml
and in -<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE">
add the Line <group gid="media_rw"/>
that helps in the in System/etc/permissions/platform.xml
ray-lee said:
you need to root your device and use SD fix from play store.
otherwise, wait for the app developer to update their app
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SDfix worked fine for me to.
ray-lee said:
you need to root your device and use SD fix from play store.
otherwise, wait for the app developer to update their app
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letschky said:
You can test this:But make a Backup from your Rom or platform.xml
in System/etc/permissions/platform.xml
and in -<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE">
add the Line <group gid="media_rw"/>
that helps in the in System/etc/permissions/platform.xml
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dejop said:
SDfix worked fine for me to.
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Thank you so much for all the answer , the new folder mount can fix writeable issue
[Tweaks] Enable Downloads2SD On Lollipop & solve SD Card Write Problem On Lollipop
Hi Guys, Today I'm gonna show you the way to give permissions to save Downloaded Files on SD Card. As You Guys Know In some MTK Lollipop phone, users can't download / Move Anything on sd card. Because Google Has restricted some permissions. But There Is Still a way to do it. Let's Check It Out
To Do This You Need
1) Rooted Phone
2) Nandroid Backup (Incase You Brick Your Device)
3) A Root File Browser (Like ES, Root Explorer)
Okay Let's Start
1. First Grab Some Popcorn
2.install Root Explorer ( As It's A Paid App, I'll Not Provide The Download Link)
3.open it.
4.go to the following folder
root>system>etc>permission
5.find the platform.xml file...
6.open it with text editor.
7.find the following line
name="android.permission.WRITE
_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
</permission>
8.add this extra line
<group gid="media_rw" />
9.like this
name="android.permission.WRITE
_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>
10.save it and take the platform.xml.bak
to your sdcard
11.reboot and enjoy...
Thanks
Syeed Ahmed For This Tweak
Working On
Walton Primo HM Mini
MT6582, Android 5.0 Lollipop
I'm Not Responsible If You Brick Your Device
Caution
Do Not Try This On Other Versions Of Android.
Please Take A Nandroid Backup Before Editing Anything.
Do Not Try This If you're A Noob ( Sorry but, This CASE is really Sensitive)
Thanks
Welcome
:silly: Welcome & Thanks
I have a flashable zip.... what is give me external default and apps moves to sd support
Is there any benefit to use this process? I am still unable to install apps in my SD Card.