Guys, sorry to ask this, but I have some issues with some apps when they try to write something to the microSD card........for example: Titanium Backup says that any destination folder in the microSD is not writable.....
I´ve just rooted my phone with shoey63 assistance so I´m using the latest recovery, MM 291 with latest SU version.
In the particular case of TB, I had to do this trick to make it work:
In TB, go to Preferences -> Backup Folder Location.
Click on Storage provider at the top (it's not obvious that it's clickable).
Click on DocumentProvider storage. That will take you to a File Manager interface. You may have to click on the 3-dot menu on the top-right to enable the (external) SD card to be shown, then click the menu lines in the top-left and select your SD card, and click the "Select" at the bottom right. (You don't have to select your Titanium Backup folder here, you're just using this to get access to your SD Card.)
Now you should be back in Titanium Backup and you can browse like you used to to get to your preferred backup folder on your external SD Card
I warn you that using this Document Provider storage is much slower - at least it seems so for me. But, it seems that it's the only way to go for now.
Have the same problem with some other apps that say the microSD card lack of write permissions.
I´ve already flashed the ExtSD_Fix_rw-signed-v2.9b.zip fix a couple of times and the same scenario with RICDefeat.zip without luck. Just to mention that I can copy/move/delete files in the card using ES File Explorer just fine, but when I need to define a file/folder as the destination folder in some apps, they give me an error stating that file/folder is not writable.
Does someone could give me a hand with this?
TIA.
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Dear all
I've had my htc advantage x7510 for a month or so now, just got it set up all lovely and now completely randomly it won't load many of the applications i have installed on the flash drive. I get the cannot load xxxx file as its not signed or one of the components is missing.
I can see the flash drive in explorer and copy and delete files to and from it, but i can't even uninstall any of the problematic programs or resinstall them as it fails each time.
Is this a WM6 error needing a hard reset (tried a soft reset and no good) or is it something to do with WM6 now not fully seeing the flash drive?
Help - god this is damn frustrating.
Regards
Andy
Do you have an SD Card? Seems to me there is something strange with the registry settings.
I remember having a similar problem back when I was using my Universal. For some reason the Storage Card got renamed so none of my applications would launch.
You might have to do a Hard Reset and a full install from scratch. This time invest on SPB Backup and make sure you keep a fresh copy.
cktlcmd said:
Do you have an SD Card? Seems to me there is something strange with the registry settings.
I remember having a similar problem back when I was using my Universal. For some reason the Storage Card got renamed so none of my applications would launch.
You might have to do a Hard Reset and a full install from scratch. This time invest on SPB Backup and make sure you keep a fresh copy.
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If it is only a matter of changed (for any reason) name of the disk, then you can manualy change back the name of the disk and then softreset. It should be named "Flash Disk" (if we are talking about 16GB disk).
Tadeusz said:
If it is only a matter of changed (for any reason) name of the disk, then you can manualy change back the name of the disk and then softreset. It should be named "Flash Disk" (if we are talking about 16GB disk).
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The system won't allow you to simply rename it.
Back then I found out the cause was WM5torage. I had to find a way to disable WM5torage first, delete Storage Card folder (newly created), and simply soft reset. Renaming the Storage Card 2 to it's original name "Storage Card" did not work, the system won't allow me.
cktlcmd said:
The system won't allow you to simply rename it.
Back then I found out the cause was WM5torage. I had to find a way to disable WM5torage first, delete Storage Card folder (newly created), and simply soft reset. Renaming the Storage Card 2 to it's original name "Storage Card" did not work, the system won't allow me.
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I never had a problem with Flash disk, but few times had a problem with Storage Card.
If one of your programs uses it (i.e. your poutlook saves your attachments on it) and your card is out or not working then the system automatically creates a folder in main memory named "Storage Card".
Next, when your real storage card starts to work again, the system names it "Storage Card2", and you are in a trouble, cause all your programs using it, can not reach their folders on "Storage Card".
The solution:
Delete the "Storage Card" folder (using proper explorer: Resco or Total Commander), and then either rename your Storage Card2 to Storage Card, or just softreset.
I've done it many times.
I assume similarly could happen with Flash disk if for any reason (somebody fiddling with registry, in.eg.).
Tadeusz said:
The solution:
Delete the "Storage Card" folder (using proper explorer: Resco or Total Commander), and then either rename your Storage Card2 to Storage Card, or just softreset.
I've done it many times.
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I have Total Commander installed in my Storage Card back then. Even now, all my applications are installed in my Flash Disk. So Total Commander did not work either when that happened to me. I had to use File Explorer, and as you know it is not capable of doing that as I found out. I assume you have Total Commander and Resco Explorer installed in the Main Memory.
I am just glad back then that I was able to sort it out and not do a Hard Reset, although I was VERY close to doing it from frustration. Maybe I need to follow your tip, install Total Commander in the Main Memory. Just in case.
I've searched the forums and can't seem to find an answer to this, but I do know that others have the same issue. For example, when I download a file such as a new kernel zip file, I am unable to move (using Root Explorer or any other file manager) the file from the internal SD card over to the removable external SD card. I always have to connect to my Mac in order to place the file on the external so that I can move forward with flashing, etc. Anyone have a fix for this? I can't believe that such a simple and required function doesn't work. I realize that the external SD card functionality is based on a hack/mod, but it seems like not being able to write to it from within the device makes it somewhat useless in many ways.
EDIT: Nevermind, SOLVED. Found out you have to "copy" and not "move"...works like a charm
In Root Explorer you need to go to the top left and you'll see a button that says Mount R/W make sure it isn't set as Mount R/O. Afterwards make sure you move the files to SDCard/External so you can see it in recovery.
Good you got it to work..
I thought about moving browser to SD via TiBu? Really want the browser to download stuff to the External SD like I can have the Camera default to save to SD.
I just tried moving TiBu itself to SD, and may also try moving apex launcher, because the default backup locations are on the internal SD card, which I usually wipe between rom flashes, so I would love to have these default to my external sd. This is probably the answer but anyone who knows and can confirm would be great.
Titanium Backup allows you to choose the location of the backup folder.
If it is currently on the internal storage the simplest way to get it on your external SD is to use a file explorer to move (or copy) the folder from internal storage to the external sd. Then open TB and tap
menu key->Preferences
scroll down to Backup Folder Location and tap that.
Now tap detect and select whole device from the pop up that appears. TB will find your folder (where you moved/copied it). If you moved the folder TB will find only one and if you copied it TB will find both and you can select the one that is on the external SD.
From the same place in TB's settings you can browse to and select (or create) a folder of your choosing for your backups.
For your browser try opening the browser and then go to the browser settings, Advanced, Default storage and select memory card. I am running the third ICS leak and this works for the native browser.
BTW - it is always a good idea to navigate through all of an apps settings to get familiar with the options available.
I am running aosp Browser and the option doesn't exist. And I did do the option in tibu to change backup location, but again defaults after a fresh rom install which is just annoying. There is no option to change location from apex launcher either.
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so I've never run into this before and I've been modding smart phones since they were invented, so I'm sure someone else will run into the same issue, thought I'd share the answer:
Edit the file at:
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>
Save the file or copy it back to the original location overwriting the original and reboot the phone, TiBu will now show folders on the external SD card as writable.
This is a general problem for all kitkat devices on 4.4.2 as Google butchered sd permissions. I had this same issue with my S4.
If you're rooted running xposed, you can download the module "Kitkat SD card full access". This will fix writing to the SD card. (For titanium, camera, etc.)
4ndroid99 said:
This is a general problem for all kitkat devices on 4.4.2 as Google butchered sd permissions. I had this same issue with my S4.
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I suppose all my roms already had the fix
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Try this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jrummy.sdfix
Or this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en
Yeah, there are several to choose from
I just came over to an LG G3 from a Note 3, which I had upgraded to KitKat. Nothing on the Note 3 (Titanium Backup, Root Explorer, etc) would write to the external SD card. On my G3, they all write to the SD card without any problem whatsoever; I can use Root Explorer to rename files, for example. and I couldn't do that on my Note 3. I did nothing to the G3 except root it, and install/change my system font (oh, I installed G3 TweaksBox too, but had write access to the SD card prior to that).
Anyone know why I have write access to the external SD card on the G3, when I didn't on my Note 3? I thought this was a problem across all KitKat devices.
I'm just curious as to why this might be, that's all.
Thanks,
Dennis
dmw_4814 said:
I just came over to an LG G3 from a Note 3, which I had upgraded to KitKat. Nothing on the Note 3 (Titanium Backup, Root Explorer, etc) would write to the external SD card. On my G3, they all write to the SD card without any problem whatsoever; I can use Root Explorer to rename files, for example. and I couldn't do that on my Note 3. I did nothing to the G3 except root it, and install/change my system font (oh, I installed G3 TweaksBox too, but had write access to the SD card prior to that).
Anyone know why I have write access to the external SD card on the G3, when I didn't on my Note 3? I thought this was a problem across all KitKat devices.
I'm just curious as to why this might be, that's all.
Thanks,
Dennis
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Weird. I had to install sdcard fix from the play store to get access from third party apps.
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xraytedjim said:
If you're rooted running xposed, you can download the module "Kitkat SD card full access". This will fix writing to the SD card. (For titanium, camera, etc.)
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It does not do it for me. I have tried
a) SDfix from the store
b) This module
c) Another Xposed module (Handle SD storage)
So far they all fix the SD card access for things like camera but TiBu stubbornly refuses to budge.
GroovyGeek said:
It does not do it for me. I have tried
a) SDfix from the store
b) This module
c) Another Xposed module (Handle SD storage)
So far they all fix the SD card access for things like camera but TiBu stubbornly refuses to budge.
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I don't mean to grave dig but I'm having the exact same issue as you. I've tried the manual fix where you edit platform.xml via a root explorer and the SDfix apps from the store. Still no luck. TiBu still says insufficient storage and no folder write permisssions.
tcdos said:
I don't mean to grave dig but I'm having the exact same issue as you. I've tried the manual fix where you edit platform.xml via a root explorer and the SDfix apps from the store. Still no luck. TiBu still says insufficient storage and no folder write permisssions.
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Go to Settings/Apps/Titanium Backup and clear cache. Open TB, select menu/preferences/backup folder location and press detect!. With the manual fix or apps, TB should now detect the external SD card.
hwong96 said:
Go to Settings/Apps/Titanium Backup and clear cache. Open TB, select menu/preferences/backup folder location and press detect!. With the manual fix or apps, TB should now detect the external SD card.
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It can detect the external SD card, it just can't write to it. Since it can't write to it, whenever I try to perform any batch action, an "insufficient storage" error comes up. I've attached a screenshot.
tcdos said:
It can detect the external SD card, it just can't write to it. Since it can't write to it, whenever I try to perform any batch action, an "insufficient storage" comes up. I've attached a screenshot.
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Use the back key to jump to external SD card. See pic below. You want sdcard1. Press on sdcard1 to select. Storage/emulate is internal sdcard.
hwong96 said:
Use the back key to jump to external SD card. See pic below. You want sdcard1. Press on sdcard1 to select. Storage/emulate is internal sdcard.
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Ok, I think you must be confused with what I'm trying to say; TiBu recognizes the external SD card, but cannot write to it because of the lack of the permission. This is an issue in KitKat, as I've said I've tried the manual & app fix but TiBu won't recognize the fix. Since it cannot write to the SD card, it returns on a "insufficient storage" error on any batch action that I perform...
tcdos said:
Ok, I think you must be confused with what I'm trying to say; TiBu recognizes the external SD card, but cannot write to it because of the lack of the permission. This is an issue in KitKat, as I've said I've tried the manual & app fix but TiBu won't recognize the fix. Since it cannot write to the SD card, it returns on a "insufficient storage" error on any batch action that I perform...
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I'm not confused, you are. I'll let someone else help you. Your screen print shows you are using the internal sdcard. Is your external sdcard write locked?
hwong96 said:
I'm not confused, you are. I'll let someone else help you. Your screen print shows you are using the internal sdcard. Is your external sdcard write locked?
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Yes my external SDcard write permissions are locked. I've added the permission to platform.xml by doing this:
The simple solution, if you're rooted, is as follows:
1. Using a root-enabled file manager, navigate to /system/etc/permissions and make sure you have mounted the file system r/w.
2. Edit platform.xml and find the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission.
3. Add an additional group definition for this permission...<group gid="media_rw" />
4. Save the changes to the file.
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but it still doesn't work. I've also tried patch apps like the SD KitKat fixer which was successful BUT TiBu does not recognize the changes. My platform file has the permission present yet TiBu refuses to recognize it. Sorry for being so blatant, I'm just extremely frustrated.
tcdos said:
Yes my external SDcard write permissions are locked. I've added the permission to platform.xml by doing this:
but it still doesn't work. I've also tried patch apps like the SD KitKat fixer which was successful BUT TiBu does not recognize the changes. My platform file has the permission present yet TiBu refuses to recognize it. Sorry for being so blatant, I'm just extremely frustrated.
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Did you reboot the device after modifying platform.xml?
hwong96 said:
Did you reboot the device after modifying platform.xml?
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Yes, multiple times...
TiBu recognizes the external SD card
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in your picture it clearly does NOT recognize the external SD since 'external_SD' is not listed under /storage
the problem isn't the permissions fix, the problem is the phone doesn't see your sd card
I tried Titanium backup today and it can't write my Micro SD Card, how do I allow that? Also Airdroid can't write to the Micro SD card as well, I tried their instruction but it didn't work (it open up the default file manager app and it didn't seems to show what the app said...
could it be that while introducing the sd card into ur system, android encrypted the storage? try and completely format the sd card, see if that helps remove the encryption... (beware, that might take a while, so just let it sit there for an hour or so if it seems to be "stuck")
after opening the stock file manager , u have to go to settings and select show advanced storage (don't know if it's the correct name in english) go out of settings and u will see selection on the left side. select ur sd card and then choose "select all" titanium backup isn't working for me on ext card, the same with spotify. it works only if stock file manager is opening at writing access from the app u want to use with ext card
@jbmc83
farmating ext card isn't helping
jbmc83 said:
could it be that while introducing the sd card into ur system, android encrypted the storage? try and completely format the sd card, see if that helps remove the encryption... (beware, that might take a while, so just let it sit there for an hour or so if it seems to be "stuck")
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I don't think so because I simply put my Micro SD card from S4 into Mate 8 and it see the card and it's contents normally right away.
dlorean said:
after opening the stock file manager , u have to go to settings and select show advanced storage (don't know if it's the correct name in english) go out of settings and u will see selection on the left side. select ur sd card and then choose "select all" titanium backup isn't working for me on ext card, the same with spotify. it works only if stock file manager is opening at writing access from the app u want to use with ext card
@jbmc83
farmating ext card isn't helping
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Hmmm, I somehow managed to make AirDroid work... By choosing the select all button at the bottom of the stock file manager after selecting the external card (not in the settings).
hm ok, well its was just an idea anyways
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I got it working.
Going to Setting -> Preferences -> Backup folder location -> Storage provider (click to change) (the white text just below the grey "Browse to the path your backups will be stored..." paragraph) -> Then choose the DocumentProvider storage and then choose your location again. TB prompt if I want to move backup from old folder, I said yes even though it was the same folder. It took only a few seconds.
Now I can back up in my Micro SD .
kefrayba said:
I got it working.
Going to Setting -> Preferences -> Backup folder location -> Storage provider (click to change) (the white text just below the grey "Browse to the path your backups will be stored..." paragraph) -> Then choose the DocumentProvider storage and then choose your location again. TB prompt if I want to move backup from old folder, I said yes even though it was the same folder. It took only a few seconds.
Now I can back up in my Micro SD .
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Were you able to find a similar setting for Move to SD? I don't even have that option available to me in TiBu.
fleapower said:
Were you able to find a similar setting for Move to SD? I don't even have that option available to me in TiBu.
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I never try the Move to SD function, sorry.