First of all, I just created a thread about this but apparently it never posted so if there are multiple threads by me I apologize.
Anyway, I am trying to create a folder in /sdCard that will link to /storage/extSdCard for apps that start in internal sd card but won't let me go up one folder so that I can navigate to external sd card. I did accomplish this on my s2 using directory bind but it doesn't seem to work on my note 3. I'm sorry if this is confusing. I will try to elaborate if needed.
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Can anyone help me, please?
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Directory bind is old and no longer supported.
Check out the app "folder mount" in the play store. Worked a charm on my s4 so I'm sure it will be fine on the Note 3 as well.
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Has anyone got folder mount to work with the Note 3 yet? I'm running stock MJ7 rooted with Chanfire easy root method, double and triple checked everything. Managed to get the app to move the original data from internal SD to my 64GB Sandisk Class 10 external SD but the link pin will not turn green.
It's driving me mad and I'm on the verge of selling the Note 3 and going back to my S2 (along with the very easy vold.fstab SD card swap mod)!!
Use solid explorer if you want to go up a folder to navigate to external sd. Also note 3 does app2sd so why the need for all this?
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uf21 said:
Use solid explorer if you want to go up a folder to navigate to external sd. Also note 3 does app2sd so why the need for all this?
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App2sd moves the installed app files, not the SD data that many games download in order to play. Some are in excess of 1-2GB and if you have a few installed then your internal SD space soon runs out
Same issue
I created a thread idential to this earlier n however ot realising this one already existed my bad.
Ive had the exact same problem, the closest ive came is with File mount i was able to get Modern combat 4 to work succesfully, but nothing else and i tryed most of the top end games with massive data files.
No ideas why mc4 worked, and real racing 3 worked. All of the other games show up as binding correctly and when i run a check the directorys show as being mounted in the same way as MC4 and real racing 3 however when i run the apk the games cant find the data files and start re downloading.
Hopefully someone works away round this or creates a new programme cause its so restrictive, install the top 10 android games and all your internal memorys completely used up
i used to use apps2sd before directory bind was available but the reality is that its pretty useless now for most modern games,
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Anyone have problems with the SD card slot I can't copy or create folders I have tryed more than one SD card I'm running stock 3.2 with no root
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There seems to be a change in the root owner of the 3.2.1 ROM for the external sd card that keeps you from being able to write to the sd card from the Thrive.
It also did this on 3.1
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File Manager HD (Honeycomb
Had same issue until I found this nice app on Android Marketplace:
File Manager HD (Honeycomb) by Rhythm Software
It is free and I was very pleased. After installing, I was able to access my sd card, create folders, then I copied my apps and pictures that were backed up on the internal memory card and pasted into folders I created on my external sd card.
App can be found on Marketplace but I did experience trouble downloading from there. However, there was a link included in the App Description so I was able to click on the link and downloaded app directly from that link.
You can find the link just after the first note that reads:
NOTE: If you have problem for downloading this application to your device from Android market, please directly download it from our website:
Name of app is:
File Manager HD (Honeycomb)
Rhythm Software
Actually I faced the same issue on my thrive, I just got a brand new 16G SDHC class6 card yesterday, and same problem the CARD couldn't be operated. Here is my thrive 3.1.04.5.0006 in china, finally I changed another card in my hand which is 2g SD c4 into slot, everything was ok, then I mounted 16g back again, surprised I can read the content of 16G card, but still can not create or paste anything. File manager HD does not work either, I feel thats the problem of permisssion
I think its Toshiba's problem maybe I should try emailing them and reporting the problem and maybe they will work up a fix
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Toshiba is well aware of the issue. If you go to the Toshiba site, many have reported it. Actually, it is not a Toshiba problem per say. Google made a change in the permissions on the sd card along with changing the mount point. If you check, many manufacturers are having this issue since HC 3.2 came out.
this seems not only issue for 3.2, 3.1 also, but mine is resovled for now, I can read/write stuff in, however I do not why it can work right now, just guess its not so stable.
I don't know why this is, but maybe it will help someone. I've been using Android devices for some time now, with the Cyanogen Mod ROMs. I just got the Thrive this past weekend and am running the stock 3.1 ROM, rooted.
I installed an SD card that has a lot of data on it from another Android device (chiefly e-books, which are organized in a "Books" folder at the root, then in subfolders by author). I found that the directory /sdcard/ had the expected folders in it (using the Toshiba File Manager), but that none of my book readers could find any of the "author" subfolders. It looked as if only the top-level directories existed and everything under them had vanished!
After doing a lot of head scratching, and moving files around, etc. I discovered that there was a directory called /sdcard/sdcard-disk0/ which contained all of the file structure that exists in the root of the physical SD card, as viewed on any other computer (desktops or another Android device).
Somehow, the Toshiba version of Android is creating what I think is a logical device (or maybe a symlink?) to the "real" SD card. I don't know why, but when I point apps to this directory instead of just /sdcard/ things start to work again.
I can help with a dirty hack to setup the external SD as the primary storage. Only for 3.2, will update this post as soon as I am at my desk.
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**EDIT This isn't a failing on toshibas part, but the nature of honeycomb itself.
however, here is how to setup your external SD card as the primary storage. I can't recommend enough to NOT take the card out while the tablet is in operation. This is a dirty method of changing up the mount points in the vold.fstab.
First it will require root on your tablet. You will need to download any file explorer that can mount the system as r/w. ES file manager, root explorer, etc etc.
Browse to /etc/ and open vold.fstab, the built in text editor in root explorer will do the trick nicely.
You need to switch the mount points of both the sd cards.
dev_mount storage /mnt/sdcard 8 /devices/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/mmc_host/mmc0
dev_mount sdcard /mnt/sdcard2 auto /devices/platform/sdhci-tegra.2/mmc_host/mmc1
will then look like.
dev_mount storage /mnt/sdcard2 8 /devices/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/mmc_host/mmc0
dev_mount sdcard /mnt/sdcard auto /devices/platform/sdhci-tegra.2/mmc_host/mmc1
noticing the 2 (external sd card) is being mounted as the thrives storage instead of an extra card.
Save the file, reboot the thrive, and enjoy installing as many apps as you want to your external sd card.
Im stock and havent had an issue with
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Try Link2SD available on the Play Store
There's a thread for it here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919326
Make sure to read, read, and then again read the instructions before proceeding.
moving apps
According to published info moving apps to ext SDcard in ICS is possible with Gemini App Manager 2.4.5/smile.gif
Thanks for the information. I was wondering which app people were running for moving apps to the SD.
yeah this is def needed, i love this tablet 7
EZ moving apps to SD
The ability to move apps, folders and media files is built into GT2. Use the native My Files app to drag and drop files from internal to external sd card. Move files from the right pane into the External SD card folder in the left pane.
I've used My Files to move files and folders but would that actually work with an app? I would think the app would become unusable or would it even be seen anymore?
I have moved the apk from the data folder into the external SD card and the apps have continued to work fine. Of course some apps should not be moved, ie: those with Widgets.
Well, I'm gonna have try that out. Thanks.
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I have moved the apk from the data folder into the external SD card and the apps have continued to work fine. Of course some apps should not be moved, ie: those with Widgets.
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I may be doing something wrong since, despite being rooted, I can't seem to get to the Root directory to access Data/App using the My Files app. Would you mind showing us the steps to do that?
With your suggestion, we have to manually move each app that we install? Kinda tedious.
If so, I'll stick to Link2SD.
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Magandangwahine said:
The ability to move apps, folders and media files is built into GT2. Use the native My Files app to drag and drop files from internal to external sd card. Move files from the right pane into the External SD card folder in the left pane.
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Sorry, not the same thing. Moving files from int SD to Ext SD is not the same thing as Apps2SD.
The method list in the OP works for me.
thanks! but the data of the apps, which is the more space that has it can't be moved.
Am I the only one that can't move apks to the external SD?
I tried all of these suggested apps but all of them tell me that there is not enough space...
I've an EMPTY 32Gb SD well partitioned (28gb FAT32 and 1gb Ext3). What's wrong on my tablet? :cyclops:
Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 routed
Model: GT-P3110
Version: 4.0.3
Kernel: 3.0.8-378347-user [email protected]#1
Build: IML74K.P3110XXALD4
Try gl2sd or directory bind or app2sd but first format the card in s2 or s3 or tab2 device not in computer
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Try gl2sd or directory bind or app2sd but first format the card in s2 or s3 or tab2 device not in computer
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Just formatted with the tablet without any result... not enough space!
does NOT move apps to SD on Galaxy tab 2
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According to published info moving apps to ext SDcard in ICS is possible with Gemini App Manager 2.4.5/smile.gif
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this does not work and was using v2.5.3 on JB 4.1.1
Stock firmware can't read ext3, u must format your second partition in ext4. Link2sd works, but move only apks data, not all data (u can move an apk of a game but not all 1gb or more...)
Gltosd moves all datas. I use it.
It will be useful if the creator of the script to swap internal/external sd card, will make a p3100 version of his script....:angel:
Hey everyone! I'm new to xda and I've been looking for the answer to this question everywhere, but have yet to find it. I bought a 64gb sandisk cruzer usb drive to use with my otg cable with the stickmount app. Because of limited storage, I was wondering if I could actually save installed applications to the flash drive? In other words, if I can use a feature similar to "save to sd card" for apps, but have the apps save to my flashdrive. If anyone could make a video or just type up a response, I would really appreciate it.
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Hey everyone! I'm new to xda and I've been looking for the answer to this question everywhere, but have yet to find it. I bought a 64gb sandisk cruzer usb drive to use with my otg cable with the stickmount app. Because of limited storage, I was wondering if I could actually save installed applications to the flash drive? In other words, if I can use a feature similar to "save to sd card" for apps, but have the apps save to my flashdrive. If anyone could make a video or just type up a response, I would really appreciate it.
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Hi,
Haven't tried it myself but you could probably use symbolic link on sdcard\somedir linking to the connected usb drive.
here is a link with more details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442729
I heard that you can play off the rom that stored on otg drive. I am not sure about installed app, haven't try that myself either.
ES File Explorer has the ability to save apps to a folder that you select.
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Maybe something like this could be used for the Nexus 7?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262
I have not tried this but the feature the OP is talking about would be very nice to have
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Maybe something like this could be used for the Nexus 7?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262
I have not tried this but the feature the OP is talking about would be very nice to have
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I was going to write about the same thread. I tried it with NOVA3 and it works great.
You can mount directories from connected USB fairly easy.
You figured it out for nova?
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I was going to write about the same thread. I tried it with NOVA3 and it works great.
You can mount directories from connected USB fairly easy.
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Did you do this with stickmount installed? How exactly did you do it? I moved all Nova's data to the usb drive and deleted it from the Android/data directory but it still tries to download the aditional files back to the tablet. Any idea why?
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I was going to write about the same thread. I tried it with NOVA3 and it works great.
You can mount directories from connected USB fairly easy.
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How exactly did you go about doing that? I Tried for both shadowgun and Nova 3, and both tried to redownload the data
I can confirm that Directory bind does work..
I tried it with the following games..
Order and chaos (game i get on sometimes )
Asphalt 7
Dead Trigger
co-pilot gps (maps are 2 gb)
I have moved a few other things as well..
I am running the leggs rom with Nova launcher on my device. No other mods.
otg i use is a cheap otg cable from amazon. i think was like 1.99 for 4of them from Ohio someplace..With a sandisk micro usb key chain reader.and a Patriot 64 gb micro usb card class 10.. There Highest grade card. I tried this on a 8 gb generic card that was class 4 the games would not load or would stall and shutter when they did.. SO I WOULD Say a fast card is a MUST..
Good luck .. i will post some pics of mine in the thread i created yesterday in the correct forum where i was asking for others experience. Before i tried this last night..
Apps
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How exactly did you go about doing that? I Tried for both shadowgun and Nova 3, and both tried to redownload the data
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I also tried it with asphalt 7 and when I open the application it still asks me to download. I first moved the application's data to the otg on a folder called "asphalt" then use directory bind to link that folder with the one where the data should be.
Any help would be appreciated.
(also tried it with Transformers on Google movies and did not work)
Saving installed apps to a flash drive using otg cable
Dude ,create a link in the obb folder to the place in the flash drive where you want to save the game
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you can use LetsGoApp try it
It can APP to sd or otg
It can run App at sd or otg(not install)
website
http://www.letsgoapp.net/?p=351
you need root install buseybox
and install LetsGoApp http://www.letsgoapp.net
LetsGoApp Can
App 2 SD or OTG
After replace Android device, the Apps can still be run at MicroSD or OTG by LetsGoApp.
LetsGoApp is a App, which is a kind of solution for storage shortage and backup data.
The Apps can be run by LetsGoApp within the MicroSD or OTG on the most of Android devices .
The Apps can copy from MicroSD or USB OTG to smart phone LetsGoApp.
You can try it
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Dude ,create a link in the obb folder to the place in the flash drive where you want to save the game
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Can you elaborate a bit more like a step by step please..
I dont remember how i did it, but all ii remember is that i had to create symlink to the particular obb file from /android/obb/game.name/file to the file`s location in pendrive..
search google on how to create Symlinks in order to do that.
if you need more help,pm me.
Hi,
I opened a new thread because my problem seems different from this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2607215 as I experience the same microSD card problems but that thread's fix won't work.
Brand new, out of the box, N9005. Before using it I immediately rooted it and then I immediately flsahed 4.4.2 (polish) and then re-roooted. Root is confirmed as Titanium, ROM Manager etc all work.
Evrything is fine except the microSD card:
- Android OS can see the card, mount/unmount and format.
- File Expert PRO cannot even read the card.
- Astro File mngr can read (let me edit with editors) and save but cannot rename.
- Dropsync cannot download anything onto the card.
- Dropsync can download same files on internal memory.
- Can see, edit, save, rename, delete - everything ok - if I operate via PC w/ USB.
- Apps can see the content but cannot write on it.
- Apps which rely on microSD card (but not move to ExtSD) are greyed out and don't work.
I tried 3 cards, 8GB, 32GB (class 4) and this 64GB Sandisk (class 10).
All exibit the same problem.
I formatted all the cards with rapid format in PC.
The 64GB card I also did a full, 1 hour, format in PC.
I utried both NTFS and FAT in PC.
Help! Please!
Same problem here, i hope you found a solution for it
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Nope! Sorry. Still searching...
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Try to use FX file explorer
i did instruction from link above, it works, i am using es explorer, enable root tools, check / and /system, replace platform.xml, set properties rw-r--r-- reboot, done
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i did instruction from link above, it works, i am using es explorer, enable root tools, check / and /system, replace platform.xml, set properties rw-r--r-- reboot, done
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Where is the "above link" , how can I find it
Thanks
From the Note 2 thread. Unsure if this is exactly the same resolution as the above
External SD card mount point fix for kitkat roms
Im unrooted so I'm just having to wait for the 3rd party updates.
this is bull*
i don't want to root my phone in order to solve their problem .. JESUS!
it seems it's a Kikat problem, google also wants to f*ck us now.
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/58592/using-an-external-sdcard-with-kitkat
Agree... For once, I left my phone unrooted (after owning Galaxy S, S2 and Note2), and now this... I can modify the external SD with the built in file explorer, but ES File Explorer, Solid Explorer, SMS Backup & Restore and Sygic have problems writing or modifying content on the SD.
As the builtin file manager CAN access the SD, I hope it can be solved by the app devs, however, I find it strange that it is still not fixed for a lot of apps (actually none I could find in my app list), and that this is not one of the top discussions here...
I already contacted some of the support teams of the apps, but some of them indicate they are working on a fix themselves, whereas others say it can not be fixed in 3rd party apps...
I have the Sprint Note 3 running 4.4.2, and could access the SdCard from Titanium Backup. I used this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2607215 from above. I downloaded the platform.xml and used root explorer to place it in the right folder, set permission and rebooted. It worked perfectly and now I can run Titanium Backup and save it on the ExtSdCard.
Thanks
its the new kitkat ext. sdcard rules.. !
now developers have to update their apps to work with the new rules..
ES file explorer is updated,, it does work to some extent..
btw,, everythings ok with the Samsung's own file manager..
I slowly look there no longer. I have rooted my S3 Neo initially quite normal and provided with CWM as it has been explained in various tutorials. Then I fixed the Android 4.4 write access issue with the "NextApp SDFix" from Android market. With the "ES File Explorer" and "Total Commander" I could normally rename files on the SD card, copy and move.
However, to me the practical effect is associated with all apps, which store data automatically on the SD card very mysterious, because instead of the SD card, they will continue stored internally namely in "/storage/Emulated/0". I tested this with "Dead Trigger 2", which is usually stores the game data in "Android/OBB". In Application Manager I have the opportunity the app to move itself to the correct SD card (.android_secure directory), but just the app itself and not the game data wich stay in the internal, emulated SD-Card.
For my previous smartphone, an Ace 2 NFC (I8160P) there was a fix for it to fit the "vold.fstab" to file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28419837#post28419837
I could find only a tutorial changing the internal memory with the real SD-Card for the normal S3, which, however, is probably not compatible with the S3 Neo: http://android-hilfe.digidip.net/visit?url=http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2036796 - Or should I try it so anyway?
At first the question: Why the Kitkat-Fix is at all useful, if it does not help in practice and the data continues to be stored internally? The only thing that has been directly accessed files to the correct SD card was the photo app but that's about it.
Update: I just see that it also provides an Android folder on the right SD card as well as in the emulated and actually reside in folders and the installed apps, including "Dead Trigger 2". However, the folder unlike emulated SD card are completely empty. What does that have to mean again?
I hope somebody can help me ans find a solution as I can't use my external SD-Card for most game datas or apps as planned or I will send back my S3 Neo tomorrow.
PLEASE!!! Can somebody help me???
do you use xposed? there are a couple of modules that allows you to use obb files from sdcard. Personally i use "xinternal". those ps apps never worked for me also.
Use Folder Mount
I use a xposed module called "HandleExternalStorage" and it works like a charm! Try it yourself!
Good luck