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File Management App?

Hello,
I just got a Nook Color today and rooted it easily using the very helpful guide on this forum (thanks to all who contributed to that). I am leaving for a long trip Friday and I was hoping to bring a lot of video files on various MicroSDHC cards that I could swap out when I finished them. However, the video is incredibly choppy when reading directly off the card (class 6), while files loaded directly on the nook color play flawlessly. I was wondering if there is some way, app or otherwise, that would allow me to load a few video files onto the nook and then place them back on the card when I am done.
Thanks

File Expert works well (free) as does Root Explorer ($).

Why don't you use my USB mass storage utility and copy files to media (internal)..
Sam
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root explorer and astro work well.

or ES File Explorer

Fordprefect66 said:
Hello,
I just got a Nook Color today and rooted it easily using the very helpful guide on this forum (thanks to all who contributed to that). I am leaving for a long trip Friday and I was hoping to bring a lot of video files on various MicroSDHC cards that I could swap out when I finished them. However, the video is incredibly choppy when reading directly off the card (class 6), while files loaded directly on the nook color play flawlessly. I was wondering if there is some way, app or otherwise, that would allow me to load a few video files onto the nook and then place them back on the card when I am done.
Thanks
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I use Astro for general file management due to all its bells and whistles, plus Root Explorer when I need to dig around in /system.

try File Expert
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1095254

avi! said:
or ES File Explorer
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[Q] Camera recording not playing in Windows7

I'm running a custom rom (Ultimate) and the video recordings I make seem to be corrupt. I can't play them on any of my windows machines (I can play virtually every other file out there). I can't upload them to youtube , it bombs out. Any ideas what I'm can do to fix this?
Is there another camera app that I can get that would fix this?
Will

Will they play in vlc? If so get super and convert em
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Tried it, but Super C couldn't even play/convert them.
Found my workaround/solution: Copying the file to the external sd card and then putting that in my cardreader on the computers DOES NOT WORK. Actually copying the file from the internal to external SD card corrupts it on the phone BUT NOT RIGHT AWAY?!?! Meaning I can move the file to external sd and play it in video player. I put the phone on the charger, went to sleep and this morning it said file corrupt from the same player - I'm using root explorer to do all my copy/paste and it is the latest and greatest. My external SDcard has very few writes/rewrites and has not given me any other issues.
So, to copy to my desktop computer, I have to use the USB file transfer method, which works fine - just seems slower.
Will

Also another workaround is to save the video straight to the external sd card... It seems to work (for now)

[Q] How to add music and movies

First let me apologize, I have searched but could not find the answer. I am an utter noob. I just put cm7 using an SD card on my Nook Color. I was only able to do this by following the step by step instructions and youtube videos.
How do I add file to my Nook Color? I have some movies, music, and other files I would like to put on. I am technically very UNsavvy, so please hold my hand and do not assume I have any idea what to do.
Thank you in advance.

Or could you just provide a link to where I can find the info

connect your sd card to computer and drag and drop the files you want from computer to sd card

Im no dev, but this is what I do to get music, videos,pics and side load apps on my nook. first you'll need a file manager, I like Astro or Root Explorer both have free version at the market.
For music, videos and pics, its vary easy to put on your nook. all you have to do is to mount your nook's sd card from your pc with your USB cable. now on your sd card just make a new folder and name it "music" and just copy your music to this folder and thats it. for videos, and pictures its the same, just make a new folder and name it video and so on. now go to your video player and it should be available to you. the player that i like is call double twist its great for music and videos. now to side load apps all you have to do is to copy or download your apk to your sdcard and by using astro just navigate to the apk and press down on it, the file manager will launch and ask if you'll like to install it say yes and your done. I hope this is helpful.

boxcar8028 said:
Im no dev, but this is what I do to get music, videos,pics and side load apps on my nook. first you'll need a file manager, I like Astro or Root Explorer both have free version at the market.
For music, videos and pics, its vary easy to put on your nook. all you have to do is to mount your nook's sd card from your pc with your USB cable. now on your sd card just make a new folder and name it "music" and just copy your music to this folder and thats it. for videos, and pictures its the same, just make a new folder and name it video and so on. now go to your video player and it should be available to you. the player that i like is call double twist its great for music and videos. now to side load apps all you have to do is to copy or download your apk to your sdcard and by using astro just navigate to the apk and press down on it, the file manager will launch and ask if you'll like to install it say yes and your done. I hope this is helpful.
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What does "mount your nook's sd card from your pc with your USB cable" mean, and how do I make a folder and add the music and such

I just put stuff in my dropbox and then save it over.

I Am Marino said:
I just put stuff in my dropbox and then save it over.
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again, I am a noob, what is a drop box

Tom Hagen said:
again, I am a noob, what is a drop box
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Dropbox is a great service for sharing files etc. Click here for more info

Paul22000 said:
Dropbox is a great service for sharing files etc.
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I see what you did there. Thank you.

1. install SD card in Nook
2. Format SD card in Nook
3. Eject SD card from Nook and remove it.
4. Put SD in PC reader or whatever to mount on PC
5. Copy content to appropriate folders on the SD.
6. Eject SD from PC
7. Install SD in Nook.
8. If in doubt, reboot the Nook.
That's about as simple as I can describe the simplest and least technical method.

Most simple...
1. Plug your Nook USB cable into your computer.
2. On your computer, a Window should pop up that says a couple different things, you want to open folder or browse files, something along those lines.
3. This will open a file explorer, where you will see all of the folders on your nook. On a blank part of that screen, right click with your mouse and click New - then click Folder.
4. Name this folder music.
5. Open up My Computer (assuming you have Windows) in a separate window.
6. Drag any music files you want to put onto your Nook into the folder you created on your Nook.
7. On the bottom corner of your screen, there should be some kind of icon saying that your USB driver is connected. Click than and hit safely remove.
8. For videos do the same.
9. Unplug your Nook from the computer
10. Go to the Market from your nook and download a music player if you don't already have one installed.
11. Jam hard

Tom Hagen said:
First let me apologize, I have searched but could not find the answer. I am an utter noob. I just put cm7 using an SD card on my Nook Color. I was only able to do this by following the step by step instructions and youtube videos.
How do I add file to my Nook Color? I have some movies, music, and other files I would like to put on. I am technically very UNsavvy, so please hold my hand and do not assume I have any idea what to do.
Thank you in advance.
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Just Plug Nook into PC while it's on. In Notification Bar it Should say "USB Connected" Tap that and then hit the Mount Button.
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I hope you have enough information now to get your music, video and pics to your nook. just a side note. as I mention earlier that I prefer double twist as my main media player, I forgot to mention air sync. its super cool and easy to use, it's very handy. you may want to check it out. but then again with all of these music and media clouds coming out.....
http://www.doubletwist.com/airsync/

can't find book I downloaded from B&N in internal memory

I'm rooted with method found on this site. I bought a book from B&N. I've look for the actual file in the internal and external memory but it isn't there. Is it only on the B&N server? Are there hidden folders on the nook hd+ and if so how can i make them visible?

B&N stores your downloaded books in /data/nookmedia which requires root access to see. If you want to get at them, you can use the Root Browser app that comes with your root to access the folder.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD

leapinlar said:
B&N stores your downloaded books in /data/nookmedia which requires root access to see. If you want to get at them, you can use the Root Browser app that comes with your root to access the folder.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
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Thanks for the quick reply. I found the file (where you said it would be) I copied it and pasted it into a visible folder but the file itself wasn't visible through windows 7. How do I make the epub file visible?

stevek28 said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I found the file (where you said it would be) I copied it and pasted it into a visible folder but the file itself wasn't visible through windows 7. How do I make the epub file visible?
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There are two issues with making files visible with MTP.
One is that media scanner is what makes files visible. If you just recently copied a file to a folder, it takes media scanner a while to pick it up. I have a third party app that I run to trigger a new media scan so it shows up sooner.
The second issue is copyright. Microsoft, who is the author of MTP, built in copyright protection into the standard. If it detects the file is copyrighted, it will not let it show at all. MTP was designed as a music transfer system so we are saddled with those features.
Another issue you will probably run into if you do get the book transferred to your PC, is the the book is probably DRMed. Meaning copy protected.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD

Copy the file to an sdcard and then use an card reader on your PC. Not the most optimal but it will work. However, as leapinlar mentioned, drm will limit what you can do with it.

regarding DRM, on older nooks it was possible to use books on non-original machines by 'sideloading' them and using the CC# to decode. Is this still possible with the current version?

Can't copy files to SD card through USB

I'm trying to copy over files from my Windows computer to my Note 4 so I can quickly view things through the Gear VR. I have USB debugging turned on and it connects to my computer in camera mode. When I navigate to my SD card and open up the Oculus folder I see all the folders (360Photos, 360Videos, etc) however if I open any folder they all say 0 items and are blank and it won't let me copy files into any of these folders. Anybody know what is going on here?
Thanks.

I think mass storage feature was removed from android long time ago. If you use external drive and otg cable you can copy files from drive to memory card using Note's built in file manager (my files)
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ks-man said:
I'm trying to copy over files from my Windows computer to my Note 4 so I can quickly view things through the Gear VR. I have USB debugging turned on and it connects to my computer in camera mode. When I navigate to my SD card and open up the Oculus folder I see all the folders (360Photos, 360Videos, etc) however if I open any folder they all say 0 items and are blank and it won't let me copy files into any of these folders. Anybody know what is going on here?
Thanks.
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The way i have to do it is -
Copy files from PC to internal SD using EX file explorer or windows, then i use the file explorer that came pre installed to move the files to the ExtSD

Deblow said:
The way i have to do it is -
Copy files from PC to internal SD using EX file explorer or windows, then i use the file explorer that came pre installed to move the files to the ExtSD
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My steps are little different. Im using one of those sandisk memory sticks with usb connector on one side and micro usb on the other. Copy files from pc to memory stick and plug in memory stick to phone and transfer files using My Files app. I know it is extra step but allow me to have few movies on stick and load them when needed
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I personally downloaded one of many apps that enable sd card writes. I believe you need root though. Now, I just copy with a usb to the computer. No need to take out the sd card. Make sure you download the Note 4 usb drivers for your os. Also, make sure your sd card is exFAT so you can copy files larger than 4gb. I have many 10+ gig 3D video / movie files I play with the Gear VR. The only issue is sound on some of them as it won't play. What I do is play the file on my computer and on the Gear VR at the same time. Good luck!

boodies said:
I personally downloaded one of many apps that enable sd card writes. I believe you need root though. Now, I just copy with a usb to the computer. No need to take out the sd card. Make sure you download the Note 4 usb drivers for your os. Also, make sure your sd card is exFAT so you can copy files larger than 4gb. I have many 10+ gig 3D video / movie files I play with the Gear VR. The only issue is sound on some of them as it won't play. What I do is play the file on my computer and on the Gear VR at the same time. Good luck!
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For the sound you need re-encode the file to mp4 with mp3 sound because wont play ac3 or aac encoded sound
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for most the movies/videos iv done so far i used the settings below,
3D -
1920x540 or 1920x544
codec - H.264/MP4
Avg kbps - 4000 or 5000
H.264 Level - 4.1
MP3 (lame) as others was causing problems when coming from TrueHD & DTS-HD
bitrate - 160 or 320
for normal HD movie/vids
1280x720
all other settings same as for 3D.....