Hi everyone.
So today I was looking at my sd card through a file explorer and I've always seen a folder there called 'LOST.DIR' and it had always been empty until today.
So I was wondering what is that folder for??
and can I delete anything inside that folder? or will it screw up my phone in some way? I have about 11mb there that I could free if I erase that folder.
thanks in advance.
The Lost.dir is used for compatibility with the MacOS. LOST.DIR is a special folder that holds all the corrupted or orphaned files found during a file system check. File system checks are completed during the Android mount process.
thank you.
Can I just remove the folder for I will never use any mac machine with my nexus one?
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hycian said:
Can I just remove the folder for I will never use any mac machine with my nexus one?
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You can remove it, but it will probably be re-created sooner or later. When that happens just remove it again - it's safe
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What is that directory and can I delete its contents?
gil80 said:
What is that directory and can I delete its contents?
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Simply put, it is a system directory for files that the file system check finds and believes has errors. It can be deleted and it will be recreated. If it is not taking up too much space it is better to just ignore it.
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I keep having problems with File Manager HD, and it has pissed me off pretty bad this time. I was working with my SD card, and had copied the entire contents to my internal memory. I played around with it on my PC, then popped it back into my Xoom. Used it normally for a day. Downloaded files to it, copy and paste a few files, etc. At the end of the day I decided to copy my files back over. Did a multi select on my files, chose move, then paste in the external folder. The paste took about a half second. So I noticed my 6GB of files were replaced with the file names with 0.0k for the file sizes. I looked in the original location and they're gone. I shut down and booted to see no change. This isn't the first time it has done this, but definitely the first time moving a file over about 20k. Am I alone with these problems? I have never had that happen with Root Explorer or Androzip. Seems like some junky software to me.
You HAVE to copy and paste. You can't move files from one source to another. Otherwise the corruption happens.
I use Root Explorer and never have issues. Best money ever spent. That file manager is nice but I still prefer RE. Thanks for the heads up.
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You're not the only one =.=
Stealyourface said:
You HAVE to copy and paste. You can't move files from one source to another. Otherwise the corruption happens.
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^^^
You cannot cut/paste in linux/android.
starcms said:
^^^
You cannot cut/paste in linux/android.
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Then why have the option at all?
tofelofogus said:
Then why have the option at all?
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I would assume the devs have tries to be clever and copied the files then delete the original. I'm pretty sure the mv command would fail without data loss like that. Sounds like a poorly implemented file manager without the necessary failsafes for this sort of thing.
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it's easy to set mp3 as a phone ringtone, but how to set mp3 to notification ringtone?
Copy mp3 to system/media/audio/notification
I use esfile explorer then in settings enable root and mount system as write.
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sammael1069 said:
Copy mp3 to system/media/audio/notification
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where i could find the path? (..system/media/audio/notification).
i'm using ASTRO file manager but not finding the .../system ?
It's much easier to create a folder called /notifications on internal storage or SD card and copy the sound file there. It will be available as a notification ringtone then. (You also need root to copy to /system.)
Note that it does not need to be a top-level folder - you could have a directory structure like /sounds/notifications and /sounds/ringtones (as well as /sounds/ringtones for ringtones) and they will still show up.
"Copy Error"
when i try copy, i get "Copy Error"
java.io.FileNotFoundException:/system/media/audio/notification/ring.mp3(read-only file system)
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You need to make sure you are creating the directory under sdcard, /mnt/sdcard. Based on what you reported, I feel you tried to create one from /system, of course it is read-only by default.
You will have no problem to create anything off /mnt/sdcard. Give it a try.
newshook said:
You need to make sure you are creating the directory under sdcard, /mnt/sdcard. Based on what you reported, I feel you tried to create one from /system, of course it is read-only by default.
You will have no problem to create anything off /mnt/sdcard. Give it a try.
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i already create directory on sdcard, the issue is how to point the directory files from: settings->sound->notification rington ?
You need to use a root explorer (es explorer) and tick the mount system as write. Motorola is funny with adding notification tones.
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boazal said:
i already create directory on sdcard, the issue is how to point the directory files from: settings->sound->notification rington ?
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If the folder on the SD card is called "notifications", it will show up. This is standard Android, and is exactly what I have done with all of my phones since I have had one, and works with my Droid 3.
got it
using ES File Ex. getting write permission on 'system/media/notification' folder
and it's done
Hi all,
I just started playing with my Nexus over the last couple of days. Using Astro I made some directories in /storage/sdcard0. When I mount the Nexus onto my Windows 7 laptop I don't see the directories created using Astro. Anyone experience this? If so, any idea how to get everything to appear?
Thanks,
-Gary
Try rebooting the tablet.
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Same issue here. In order to see the files I've dropped onto the tablet, I have to use a file explorer. Bummed I can't drop epubs into an eBook folder or drop them into my Google books folder and read them in Google books.
Once I open the file in the file explorer,I can open the file with the kindle app.
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I'm trying to create a folder on my N7 to use with MobileNoter. I got an app called Android File Manager and created a folder, but when I connect to my Win7 PC I see all the folders except the one I created. On the PC the folders are under "Nexus>Internal Storage" and in on the N7 AFM they are under "/storage/sdcard0".
Anybody know how to make a new folder on the N7 that I can get to on my PC? I've verified that I have the latest USB driver (mentioned in another thread) and I've rebboted
Thanks in advance for any help.
groversdad said:
I'm trying to create a folder on my N7 to use with MobileNoter. I got an app called Android File Manager and created a folder, but when I connect to my Win7 PC I see all the folders except the one I created. On the PC the folders are under "Nexus>Internal Storage" and in on the N7 AFM they are under "/storage/sdcard0".
Anybody know how to make a new folder on the N7 that I can get to on my PC? I've verified that I have the latest USB driver (mentioned in another thread) and I've rebboted
Thanks in advance for any help.
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You're going to have to reboot the tablet or unplug then replug most likely. I had the same issue when managing my nandroids and a tablet reboot fixed them normally.
I believe it's an issue with the MTP protocal truthfully.
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I rebooted my Nexus and I now can see the new folder in Windows Explorer (and copy files to it.) Still can't create folders however.
Same problem here. I just drop everything in the downloads folder and then move them around with root explorer
I am replacing my EFS folder using ES File explorer with root permissions, but when I paste it to overwrite the EFS folder, I get an error:
"No enough space!
Required space:2.00MB
Available space:0.00B"
Not sure what the problem is. Hopefully someone can help me out.:good:
drakemiller40 said:
I am replacing my EFS folder using ES File explorer with root permissions, but when I paste it to overwrite the EFS folder, I get an error:
"No enough space!
Required space:2.00MB
Available space:0.00B"
Not sure what the problem is. Hopefully someone can help me out.:good:
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more info please, what fone, ROM, or any means necessary.
n not enough space means not enough space of course, why dont u uninstall any system app u dont use with TB
or clearing cache, data, datadata, cache partition also included.
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drakemiller40 said:
I am replacing my EFS folder using ES File explorer with root permissions, but when I paste it to overwrite the EFS folder, I get an error:
"No enough space!
Required space:2.00MB
Available space:0.00B"
Not sure what the problem is. Hopefully someone can help me out.:good:
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Why you want replace it???
It may create lots problems to you.. As it contains imei info..
Better to stay away from that folder.. Or do a backup of that folder before altering it..
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Why you want replace it???
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Because I flashed CM10 and need to restore my IMEI.
Anway I fixed it on my own. I just pasted the contents of the EFS Folder and it worked!
Also I did have more than enough space, which is why I was confused
Hope this helps others who have the same problem.