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Not sure if this is the right forum for this post, but here goes...
I've been using SugarSync for a few months now to see if it works for me the way I need. Now, after flashing a couple ROMs (and reformatting my SD card) for experimentation, I find that the SS website is listing two instances of my Inspire, one has a folder structure and synchronized files, the other does not have anything listed at all.
Unfortunately their system does not delete devices, but merely moves them into a 'recycle' area, so that you can reinstate them later. That's not what I want to do at this point, I'd rather start over "from scratch" by completely purging the two devices and adding my phone.
The reason I want to purge and begin over again is that when I tried to 'restore' my device, I wound up with duplicate pictures, and they were placed in a different path in a folder that was not the original - IOW, instead of using the DCIM/100MEDIA folder, SS was placing the synchronized pictures in the 'My Sugarsync Folders' directory.
Anyway, I have made two attempts at email support and one post on their forum, but none of these attempts have received any response.
Wondering if any of you guys have had this happen to you, and what the solution might be.
Nobody else is experiencing this problem?
So how do you get it? The first step is to head over to this thread on the XDA Developers Forum. The top post includes a set of instructions and a download link for a zip archive containing three APK files that need to be installed in a particular order.
My Android 4.1 Galaxy Note II, with a KitKat launcher face-lift.
Now, advanced users who are already comfortable opening zip archives on their phone and managing files can do all of this downloading and installing directly on their Android phone. But in general, I recommend downloading the zip archive to your computer first, decompressing it, and placing the files somewhere you can access easily. To get them on your phone, email the each file individually (to limit the possibility of file size limitations) to an email account you can access from the phone. Alternately, you can send to Dropbox or Google Drive and then download them back down to your phone.
But before you proceed with installing them, make sure your phone is setup to work with files from sources other than Google. To do this, dive into your phone settings, select Security, and then with any luck you should see an option to accept files from "unknown sources." Make sure the box is checked and then back out to your home screen.
You'll also need to make sure you're comfortable with the worst case scenario: a factory reset. Members of the XDA Forum have reported mostly successful results using devices running Android 4.2 or later. Anything earlier is iffy. My Galaxy Note II running Android 4.1 was a rare exception, but even then, features such as Google Now voice commands did not work properly. This is a "use at your own risk" procedure, so make sure your photos, videos, data and settings are backed up before attempting this.
After installing the last of the APK files, you'll be walked through the introduction to the new KitKat launcher.
Once the files are accessible from your phone, via email or whatever method you chose, select the PreBuiltGMScore APK file first. You may be given a choice of how to install the APK. I went with the Package Installer, but other options may be just as viable. It may also warn you that you are replacing an existing file -- that's fine. Once installed, simply hit Done and move on to the next file, which in this case is the Velvet APK. Rinse and repeat, and finally move on to the GoogleHome APK file. At the end of installing that one, however, you'll want to hit Open instead of Done. Doing so will usher you into clean, slick world of the KitKat launcher.
As your first order of business, I suggest a tap and hold on the home screen, which will bring up options for changing the wallpaper, installing home screen widgets, and configuring your Google Now experience. If nothing else, choosing from the new wallpapers will help complete the KitKat transformation.
Hello everyone,
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I have a ROOTED Hisence HS-U980 Infinity Pure 1 . Running android 4.2.1
I use TIBU data profiles like crazy. And I use alot of profiles, and once I finish, I delete the unneeded ones.
Anyway,
I was using data profiles today as usual, and I changed the profile to a different one -as always-, but this time I noticed that titanium backup told me "Data profile changed to "...." and applied to 0 apps". ZERO APPS
I was like "Whaaaaaatttttt!!!!". I went after that to the apps I use, to check and see if the multiple profiles for them are somehow disabled. But NO, they are on. So I tried disabling multiple data profiles for them to see what going on with the feature.
And this is what I got: "Sorry, a problem occurred when switching the data profiles for .... app"
And it shows to all the apps I use multiple profiles with. So I think the problem is within TIBU.
What should I do?
I don't want to lose my data on my apps,
Thanks for your help.
EDIT: and BTW, when I activate multiple profiles for a new app, it works fine. But all the previous ones are in error.
SOLUTION
[SOLUTION]
I managed to solve the issue, here are the steps.
- First make a new data profile for this, so that we work away from your old data profiles, and hopefully not lose any former data.
- Go to " /Device/data/data/ " (and there you will find all the apps folders, search for your app folder and enter it)
- (In your app folder) Backup/copy all the data in here -for insurance-, or just copy the needed ones. (you will also see folders named after your data profiles)
- (In your app folder) You will see a folder -mostly hidden- named " .data_profiles ". This is the one causing the error for your app. Delete it, but make sure you don't delete something important inside it, like data profiles or something, unless you made a copy of them.
- Now go back to TIBU , and go to your app, you will see that the multiple profiles feature is now disabled because we deleted ".data_profiles" folder.
- Enable multiple profiles feature for the needed app.( you will see that TIBU will tell you that the current data will be assigned to the current data profile, which is the one we made first.)(CAUTION: THIS STEP WILL DELETE ALL PREVIOUS APP DATA PROFILES FOLDERS FOR THE APP YOU ARE WORKING ON , because now TIBU thinks that this is the first time this app uses data profile, therefore, it will delete all previous data folders to make new ones)
- Now, the multiple profiles feature is re-enabled for your app.
- Go again to your app data folder, and PASTE any needed info from the data you copied previously.(but don't paste the ".data_profiles" folder. You can paste the data that were in it before -if any-, but dont paste the folder itself)
-DONE
"Sorry, problem occured while switching profile data for watsapp 2.12"
Plz help me how to fix it...???
did u fix it? pls help me
sgmarouf said:
[SOLUTION]
I managed to solve the issue, here are the steps.
- First make a new data profile for this, so that we work away from your old data profiles, and hopefully not lose any former data.
- Go to " /Device/data/data/ " (and there you will find all the apps folders, search for your app folder and enter it)
- (In your app folder) Backup/copy all the data in here -for insurance-, or just copy the needed ones. (you will also see folders named after your data profiles)
- (In your app folder) You will see a folder -mostly hidden- named " .data_profiles ". This is the one causing the error for your app. Delete it, but make sure you don't delete something important inside it, like data profiles or something, unless you made a copy of them.
- Now go back to TIBU , and go to your app, you will see that the multiple profiles feature is now disabled because we deleted ".data_profiles" folder.
- Enable multiple profiles feature for the needed app.( you will see that TIBU will tell you that the current data will be assigned to the current data profile, which is the one we made first.)(CAUTION: THIS STEP WILL DELETE ALL PREVIOUS APP DATA PROFILES FOLDERS FOR THE APP YOU ARE WORKING ON , because now TIBU thinks that this is the first time this app uses data profile, therefore, it will delete all previous data folders to make new ones)
- Now, the multiple profiles feature is re-enabled for your app.
- Go again to your app data folder, and PASTE any needed info from the data you copied previously.(but don't paste the ".data_profiles" folder. You can paste the data that were in it before -if any-, but dont paste the folder itself)
-DONE
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Please explain for those of us who are not experts: What are you talking about here:
- Go to " /Device/data/data/ "
Do you mean on your internal storage on the phone, or what?
Hello. Sorry for being away for so long. Thought the details were enough and never checked back on this thread.
Anyway, "Do you mean on your internal storage on the phone, or what?",
If my memory serves me right, I believe it is only on the internal storage. If you are using data profiles then you are rooted and have access to the internal storage. Go there and check it out and also show any hidden folders if they are not visible.
Good luck.
pnadimm said:
"Sorry, problem occured while switching profile data for watsapp 2.12"
Plz help me how to fix it...???
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Please follow the steps one by one and your problem will be solved. Backup "copy/paste" your data profile folders first before you do anything.
This problem is caused by TIBU for some reason. Corrupted directory of some sort and this is why you need to do the steps mentioned and make TIBU create a new folder. Then you can paste your old data profile information and regain access.
Again, don't paste the whole folder, just the contents inside.
In my solution, what I am explaining is:
There is a folde directory making a problem for TIBU. This directory needs to be deleted. But NOT the contents and data inside it. Making a new version of the problem directory will fix the issue.
In short, the solution is: (From internal storage), backing up all the data profiles for the application you are using, then deleting the directory that is causing the problem "".data_profiles" folder", then going back to TIBU and REACTIVATING multiple profiles for your application will create a clean copy of " ".data_profiles" folder ". Paste the old contents you copied before from ".data_profiles" folder into the NEW version of ".data_profiles" folder. This will fix the problem.
THIS WAY TO SOLVE AN ERROR DATA PROFILE'S ENABLE BUT SHOW ERROR WHEN USER TRY TO DISABLE THEM.
This caused damage may the user change or other activity to system root like change device id with other app or imei with other app where they not supported by TIBU.
Ok, let go to fix.
(CAUTION!!! THIS IS NOT ONLY ONE THE WAY TO FIX THEM IT'S JUST ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE BUT IT'S WORK FOR MY PROBLEM LIKE THIS)
STEPS:
1. OPEN THE TIBU PRO
2. NEXT -> GOTO BATCH ACTIONS
3. CHOOSE -> MANIPULATED DATA -> RUN WIPE DATA FOR USER & SYSTEM APPS
4. THEN YOU WILL SEE THE WIPE DATA FOR USER & SYSTEM APPS AND AND APPS LIST.
5. TAP INVERT SELECTION
6. THEN CHOOSE YOUR APPS WHERE YOU ENABLE MULTIPLE DATA PROFILES BEFORE.
7. TO EXECUTE AND FIX THEM TAP THE SUBMIT BUTTON IN THE RIGHT TOP CORNER OR TAP THIS BUTTON [√].
8. REBOOT YOUR PHONE (DO NOT USE A SOFT REBOOT) BUT FULL REBOOT.
9. OPEN AGAIN TIBU, AND ENJOY WITH PROFILE AGAIN.
I have run out of space on my phone. (Again. Why can't I add an sdcard to this nexus thing dammit?) I'm going through the Storage sections under Settings, picking and choosing what I want to keep and discard. There's a number of items appearing in Downloads that I want to move to my PC, but I can't find the files and the only commands available are Open, Delete and Share.
How do I locate the items so can copy them?
My phone is not rooted and is running Lollipop 5.1.1.
Downloads as shown in from Settings >> Storage:
i.imgur.com/LzJz05I.png
Downloads as seen by ES File Explorer:
i.imgur.com/EJZUHYu.png
(sorry, no active links. I don't have the reputation to post links).
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but the first image shows the list of things that you've downloaded (and then maybe moved to another folder?) while the second shows what is in your downloads folder now. In other words, one image shows an application, the other shows files.
The Downloads app seems to show items downloaded in the traditional sense (like from my browser, those are the items also seen in 2nd screen shot)
as well as items downloaded by apps, and these are saved somewhere else, not in /sdcard/download.
My question is how do I follow the items from the Download app to their actual location, so I can do something with them?
Double tap on the item opens it. Long press selects it. I need to copy it (or rename or move or...)
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
If my suggestion is correct, and nobody so far has contradicted it, then the download list needn't correspond in any way to what's actually on your phone at this moment. You may have moved the files, deleted them... there may not be anything to find. What you're seeing is just your file download history, not what actually exists now.
One tool that I find invaluable for this sort of thing is Search Everything - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marlon.searcheverything
It indexes all your files and displays them on the fly - as you type each letter the list of files shown diminishes until you're left with the one you're looking for. If you're looking for a downloaded file then it shouldn't be hidden in an unreachable system folder requiring root. If Search Everything doesn't find what you're looking for, it's a pretty safe bet that it's been deleted.
On your comment about the reason for your question, that your phone is getting full, have you tried Disk Usage to see where the heavy usage is? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.diskusage
And finally consider Stickmount - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount
In combination with an OTG cable (a couple of dollars) and a USB stick, Stickmount allows you to store files on the USB stick, so you can have effectively unlimited storage.
Hi guys. Didn't transfer the pictures off my old phone first thing and now I'm wondering is there a way to copy them across now without it making a new modified date. My new P7P is rooted so wondering if that's any good to me.
I use Google photos but it's annoying having to download stuff to the phone in order to send via WhatsApp etc.
Android phones can be looked at as USB flash drives. You can simply connect your phone to a computer, click and drag the pictures to your computer and then click and drag them from your computer to your P7P.
Both root and apps are irrelevant for this, kind sir.
Bxperiaz3 said:
... now I'm wondering is there a way to copy them across now without it making a new modified date. ...
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NippleSauce said:
Android phones can be looked at as USB flash drives. You can simply connect your phone to a computer, click and drag the pictures to your computer and then click and drag them from your computer to your P7P.
Both root and apps are irrelevant for this, kind sir.
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@NippleSauce, this might make it have a "new modified date" though...which is what I imagine he's trying to go against -- or he probably would have done the obvious of simply copy/pasting....
May I ask why you specifically need them without a "modified date"?
Whether copying/pasting using a computer or downloading from Google Photos, I'm pretty sure the "date taken" or original date created is still preserved in its metadata. I know Windows can sort it by that; i'm unsure if Android 13 stock file explorer can/would, but I'm sure other file explorers can....
simplepinoi177 said:
@NippleSauce, this might make it have a "new modified date" though...which is what I imagine he's trying to go against -- or he probably would have done the obvious of simply copy/pasting....
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The time and date are baked into the photo file. So, copying and pasting it would not alter those settings unless the user had disabled date and time stamps in his previous phone's settings (if that was even an option on their previous phone, of course).
NippleSauce said:
The time and date are baked into the photo file. So, copying and pasting it would not alter those settings unless the user had disabled date and time stamps in his previous phone's settings (if that was even an option on their previous phone, of course).
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I'm thinking OP doesn't want a "new modified/creation date", like copying & pasting a file -- the new file will have a new "date created" instead of the original which should be the same as when the photo was taken; although I don't know why it would matter to OP so much because, as you said, the "date taken" time & date is "baked" in it....
I can only imagine it has something to do with sorting....
simplepinoi177 said:
I'm thinking OP doesn't want a "new modified/creation date", like copying & pasting a file -- the new file will have a new "date created" instead of the original which should be the same as when the photo was taken; although I don't know why it would matter to OP so much because, as you said, the "date taken" time & date is "baked" in it....
I can only imagine it has something to do with sorting....
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The file modified date should also stay the same, only the create date might be new. Shouldn't make a differnce for most sorting, works fine in Google Photos at least.
Every time I copy data to a new phone I do this in two possible ways:
1. directly from Android to Android with the app Total Commander combined with its Wifi Plugin (links go to Playstore)....
You then then simply copy over Wifi (either using an existing connection to a mutual network or creating a "Wifi direct " network). This method preserves the file dates.....
2. using a PC (which I also use as device backup) via ADB. To make things simpler I use also Total Commander (or Double Commander) together with an ADB plugin. Here also file dates are preserved and its via USB cable, transfer speeds are quite a bit higher this way.....
PS both methods do not require root to work !