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External SD card problems

I'm having trouble using my external SD card on my get i9000 I have a 32gb men card in it and its not using any of it an I can't get it to use any. I have cm9 on my phone if that helps any lol please help
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scouse83 said:
I'm having trouble using my external SD card on my get i9000 I have a 32gb men card in it and its not using any of it an I can't get it to use any. I have cm9 on my phone if that helps any lol please help
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Did you format it ?

scouse83 said:
I'm having trouble using my external SD card on my get i9000 I have a 32gb men card in it and its not using any of it an I can't get it to use any. I have cm9 on my phone if that helps any lol please help
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It is mounted, isn't it?!
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Yea it is mounted mate
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scouse83 said:
Yea it is mounted mate
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Are you trying to copy from PC to ext sd?
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It should show up as a seperate drive with the phone if you're mounting it as a USB drive. It would show up as something called Removable Disk (with a drive letter) if you haven't renamed the card before.

You are aware that on your phone the Ext sd is called emmc on cm base roms?
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Its there when I connect via PC but that's not the prob I have a 32 gb mem card that's not getting used by the phone at all phone men and built in external is full and can't get it to use my SD card
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slaphead20 said:
You are aware that on your phone the Ext sd is called emmc on cm base roms?
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And I don't have a file called emmc either mate
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Go to your file manager and look for 2 folders
emmc
sdcard
one will be external sd & other internal sd
If you are on stock ROM then looks for SDcard>external_sd

I have a external file an a SD file but this phone has internal memory and external SD built in to it just that dosnt allow me to use mine to move apps to etc I managed to put some pics n music on it but wanna use it to save space on my phone aswell
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Stock?
Are you running a stock rom?
What were some of the things you were doing before this problem started?
The more info the better

No I got ics rom on it and it hasn't worked since I rooted the phone mate I think its got somfin to do with the phone having its own internal and external SD cards I don't know if I can removed external SD card myself but I doubt its just like a normal SD card
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If you're running cm9, ur external sd card is at mnt/emmc. If you were to put to mnt/sdcard/externalsd/, you are simply placing ur files to internal sd.
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I don't have them files there will see if I can upload screenshot to show you guys
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No mint files
I have no mnt files an can see my SD file there
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not able to mount external sd card
not able to mount external sd card in my ics cynogan mod 9 pls help
scouse83 said:
I have no mnt files an can see my SD file there
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[Q] Nook HD running CM10.1 on SDcard

I've just read the thread of [Nook HD] CM10/10.1 development (sdcard) updated CM10.1 1/31, looking for help with some question.
My device is Nook HD updated to 2.0.6.
I've followed the instruction in the thread,
- mad a bootable SD with a 32GB SDHC and [sdcard-cwm-hummingbirdv4.zip] (after writing with win32diskimager, the SD becomes the size only few MB).
- saved the file [cm-10.1-20130130-UNOFFICIAL-hummingbird.zip] under the root of the internal sdcard of nook.
- insert bootable SD and reboot.
after rebooted, all functions including settings, wifi and apps are running well.
However, it becomes much slower than its origin OS, sometimes when I point a icon, it takes few seconds to react and continue.
Besides the storage is a bit strange: there are two "internal storage"
- one has 1.88GB for all the apps and Cached data;
- the other one has12.67GB but can't be use at all.
and also a SDcard with 26.5GB (my sdcard was 32GB but after writing bootable image, it becomes totally of only few MB)
Are those every thing normal to the progress now, or it just happened on mine?
Specially wondering that why the internal storage becomes smaller and there is a 26.5GB SDcard? (my nook is 16GB version and ext-SDcard has no more left after writing image file) what is that "no using 12.67GB"?
I am waiting reply of answer and Thank you very much!

唐幸子 said:
I've just read the thread of [Nook HD] CM10/10.1 development (sdcard) updated CM10.1 1/31, looking for help with some question.
My device is Nook HD updated to 2.0.6.
I've followed the instruction in the thread,
- mad a bootable SD with a 32GB SDHC and [sdcard-cwm-hummingbirdv4.zip] (after writing with win32diskimager, the SD becomes the size only few MB).
- saved the file [cm-10.1-20130130-UNOFFICIAL-hummingbird.zip] under the root of the internal sdcard of nook.
- insert bootable SD and reboot.
after rebooted, all functions including settings, wifi and apps are running well.
However, it becomes much slower than its origin OS, sometimes when I point a icon, it takes few seconds to react and continue.
Besides the storage is a bit strange: there are two "internal storage"
- one has 1.88GB for all the apps and Cached data;
- the other one has12.67GB but can't be use at all.
and also a SDcard with 26.5GB (my sdcard was 32GB but after writing bootable image, it becomes totally of only few MB)
Are those every thing normal to the progress now, or it just happened on mine?
Specially wondering that why the internal storage becomes smaller and there is a 26.5GB SDcard? (my nook is 16GB version and ext-SDcard has no more left after writing image file) what is that "no using 12.67GB"?
I am waiting reply of answer and Thank you very much!
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The problem is your SD card. You say it is 32GB but you don't say the brand or class. It needs to be SanDisk class 4. If you have a bad brand it will run very slowly.
And your SD should look smaller in the PC after making the card. Most of the storage is in a partition that windows cannot see if the card is inserted into the PC. Your nook should see it though as sdcard. That is what you are seeing as 26.5. And that 12.7 you are seeing is internal media storage and is usable as the emmc folder. The 1.88 is your /data partition and is used to store your installed apps.
So everything is right, you are just using a bad SD card.
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Thank you so much for answering!
leapinlar said:
The problem is your SD card. You say it is 32GB but you don't say the brand or class. It needs to be SanDisk class 4. If you have a bad brand it will run very slowly.
And your SD should look smaller in the PC after making the card. Most of the storage is in a partition that windows cannot see if the card is inserted into the PC. Your nook should see it though as sdcard. That is what you are seeing as 26.5. And that 12.7 you are seeing is internal media storage and is usable as the emmc folder. The 1.88 is your /data partition and is used to store your installed apps.
So everything is right, you are just using a bad SD card.
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It's really helpful, thank you.
I'm using Kingston micro sd c4 32GB, is that why so slow?
And, only 1.88 for apps, will that be easily filled up with those apps which can not be move in to sdcard? Is there any way use the internal storage of 12.7G?

唐幸子 said:
It's really helpful, thank you.
I'm using Kingston micro sd c4 32GB, is that why so slow?
And, only 1.88 for apps, will that be easily filled up with those apps which can not be move in to sdcard? Is there any way use the internal storage of 12.7G?
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Yes that card is probably the problem.
And 1.88 is a lot for apps, but if you need more, CM10 lets you move apps to SD, which would put them on the 26.5 sdcard.
The other 12.7 can only be used for media.
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Im using the same card as you and have the same issue. Wish I would have know Oh well im off to get another card tonight. i found a thread somewhere that said the sandisks work well and that the transcend C10 32G works very well.
唐幸子 said:
It's really helpful, thank you.
I'm using Kingston micro sd c4 32GB, is that why so slow?
And, only 1.88 for apps, will that be easily filled up with those apps which can not be move in to sdcard? Is there any way use the internal storage of 12.7G?
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jamesban said:
Im using the same card as you and have the same issue. Wish I would have know Oh well im off to get another card tonight. i found a thread somewhere that said the sandisks work well and that the transcend C10 32G works very well.
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You must use the hybrid method if you want to use the internal storage
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I just switched to a 32gb sandisk c4 and its working great now!

[Q] Moving app data from internal sd to external

Hi! I have an 8 gb hummingbird, and I wonder if thete a way to move or even install apps or just some apps' data from internal sd to external one. For example, I installed Asphalt and now can't install Real racing because have about 500mb left.
Do I need to make some sdext partition on my sd? Basic sd swap seems like a little extreme and unreliable.
I'm running emmc cm10.1 stable.
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gamerka said:
Hi! I have an 8 gb hummingbird, and I wonder if thete a way to move or even install apps or just some apps' data from internal sd to external one. For example, I installed Asphalt and now can't install Real racing because have about 500mb left.
Do I need to make some sdext partition on my sd? Basic sd swap seems like a little extreme and unreliable.
I'm running emmc cm10.1 stable.
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You need to go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and read item 4. I have flashable zips there that will swap the internal and external SDs. After you flash it and reboot all new apps data like those game files will get stored on the external SD.
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leapinlar said:
After you flash it and reboot all new apps data like those game files will get stored on the external SD.
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And then I'll need to move all the data from internal to external?
Also "For these swap zips to work, your SD must be formatted to fat32. " I have exFAT 64gb card, so there's a broblem.
And finally does "A 16. Swapping Internal and External Media Storage" from "Nook Color Tips Thread" will work on NookHD?
And what about CWM backups and flahable zips then, how can I backup and install zips from external sdcard?

gamerka said:
And then I'll need to move all the data from internal to external?
Also "For these swap zips to work, your SD must be formatted to fat32. " I have exFAT 64gb card, so there's a broblem.
And finally does "A 16. Swapping Internal and External Media Storage" from "Nook Color Tips Thread" will work on NookHD?
And what about CWM backups and flahable zips then, how can I backup and install zips from external sdcard?
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Yes, you must move old data from internal to external if you want it automatically available to apps.
You will have to reformat it to fat32. Use SDFormatter free on the web.
And no, that nook color technique does not work on the HD/HD+.
And the swap does not effect CWM. But CWM has an option to use the external SD (for both backups and flashable zips).
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leapinlar said:
You will have to reformat it to fat32. Use SDFormatter free on the web.
And the swap does not effect CWM. But CWM has an option to use the external SD (for both backups and flashable zips).
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OK, SDFormatter formats only in exFAT, windows cant format volumes more than 32gb in fat32, so when I find right foematting tool I think it will be all.
Also CWM does not understand exFAT, so FAT32 will solve that problem too.

gamerka said:
OK, SDFormatter formats only in exFAT, windows cant format volumes more than 32gb in fat32, so when I find right foematting tool I think it will be all.
Also CWM does not understand exFAT, so FAT32 will solve that problem too.
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I'm pretty sure SDFormatter does fat32 unless the 64GB is causing a problem.
Edit: it doesn't.
Try here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012001
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Yep, MiniTool Partition Wizard helped a lot. Thanks!

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leapinlar said:
Yes, you must move old data from internal to external if you want it automatically available to apps.
You will have to reformat it to fat32. Use SDFormatter free on the web.
And no, that nook color technique does not work on the HD/HD+.
And the swap does not effect CWM. But CWM has an option to use the external SD (for both backups and flashable zips).
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I have Nook HD +. I used the swap sd card zip. It shows internal storage as ext sd card and my sd card as sd card in root browser. But when I download apps they are all going to my external sd card. Am I doing something wrong? I have stock 2.2 rooted.
Thanks

sammyconigs said:
I have Nook HD +. I used the swap sd card zip. It shows internal storage as ext sd card and my sd card as sd card in root browser. But when I download apps they are all going to my external sd card. Am I doing something wrong? I have stock 2.2 rooted.
Thanks
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Isn't that what you want by using the swap? For downloaded items to go to external SD? They would go to internal SD without the swap.
They are only downloaded to external temporarily until installed, then they are put on internal.
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Nook fails boot into recovery ...

My Nook HD plus will no longer boot into recovery.
An error message that an install failed and to contact Barnes & Nobel tech support.
I have CyanogenMod version 10.1.3-ovation and would like to upgrade to 10.2 ovation (Jelly Bean).
I tried TWRP Manager but itdoes not work either.
My Nook will boot up normally and I can use the Cyanogen version rather than the stock Nook OS.
How can I fix my Nook?
Thanks
Carl

cwmoser said:
My Nook HD plus will no longer boot into recovery.
An error message that an install failed and to contact Barnes & Nobel tech support.
I have CyanogenMod version 10.1.3-ovation and would like to upgrade to 10.2 ovation (Jelly Bean).
I tried TWRP Manager but itdoes not work either.
My Nook will boot up normally and I can use the Cyanogen version rather than the stock Nook OS.
How can I fix my Nook?
Thanks
Carl
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The problem is you did not install CWM to your internal memory. That installed failed message is from stock recovery which is still installed. Go to the dummies guide and install CWM to internal memory.
This comment assumes you installed CM to internal memory replacing stock. If you installed to an SD and stock was left intact, then the answer does not apply.
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leapinlar said:
The problem is you did not install CWM to your internal memory. That installed failed message is from stock recovery which is still installed. Go to the dummies guide and install CWM to internal memory.
This comment assumes you installed CM to internal memory replacing stock. If you installed to an SD and stock was left intact, then the answer does not apply.
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Been so long since I did this, I forgot the details.
In addition, my Micro SD card is corrupted with me messing with it.
Can I install CM to internal memory without an SD card?
Carl

cwmoser said:
Been so long since I did this, I forgot the details.
In addition, my Micro SD card is corrupted with me messing with it.
Can I install CM to internal memory without an SD card?
Carl
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No.
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I borked my 32gb micro SD card.
I can format it but when I write data
On it, the contents is scrambled.
Seems like it needs a low level format.
Any fixes or do I need a new SD card?

cwmoser said:
I borked my 32gb micro SD card.
I can format it but when I write data
On it, the contents is scrambled.
Seems like it needs a low level format.
Any fixes or do I need a new SD card?
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How are you formatting? You should be using SDFormatter free on the web.
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I originally used Win32DiskImager on my 32GB MicroSD card and it transformed into a 4GB card.
But, it did allow me to root my Nook and install JB.
Later I learned about SDFormatter and through some manipulation got it back to 32GB and allowed
me to downgrade from JB to ICS. At the time JB was nightly and I had some problems with it.
But, now the microSD card is acting flaky and I've delt with "lost semaphores", "read only", and "unsupported device"
messages.
If there is no program to restore the SD card to its original state, perhaps I just need to go out and purchase another one.
Carl

cwmoser said:
I originally used Win32DiskImager on my 32GB MicroSD card and it transformed into a 4GB card.
But, it did allow me to root my Nook and install JB.
Later I learned about SDFormatter and through some manipulation got it back to 32GB and allowed
me to downgrade from JB to ICS. At the time JB was nightly and I had some problems with it.
But, now the microSD card is acting flaky and I've delt with "lost semaphores", "read only", and "unsupported device"
messages.
If there is no program to restore the SD card to its original state, perhaps I just need to go out and purchase another one.
Carl
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https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/
If this doesn't work the card is dead. When you put the image on with Win32DiskImager it was supposed to make the card look like a 4gb that is normal.

For the record, I figured out how to fix my 32GB MicroSD card.
I had trouble with it not working with thiese type issues:
- read only
- SDFormatter failed several times
- when I did get SDFormatter to work and then put the boot files on the SD Card, the filenames were scrambled.
- "lost semaphone" error
- "unsupported card type"
- etc.
What I think I did that fixed my SD card:
- used a different adaptor for the Micro SD card - I started with an SD adaptor, then got it working with a USB adaptor
- CHKDSK /F on Windows PC reboot
- Run SDFormatter → Option → FORMAT TYPE → FULL (Erase) (took 3 hours until completed)
- Ran MiniTool Partition to set the partition Active to make it bootable
- Now I have a 32GB MicroSD card that will boot my Nook HD plus
The reason I wanted to upgrade from CM 10.1 (ICS Icream Sandwich) to CM 10.2 (Jelly Bean) was that
when I started using my HDTV adaptor to display Netflix on my TV using the HDMI cable, the screen
would pause quite a bit on the TV during the video, but continue to play on the Nook.
Upgrading to CM 10.2 Jelly Bean fix this screen pause issue.
Carl

cwmoser said:
The reason I wanted to upgrade from CM 10.1 (ICS Icream Sandwich) to CM 10.2 (Jelly Bean) ....
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Just a point of clarification, CM10.1 and CM10.2 are both Jelly Bean, just different versions. Stock is ICS.
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leapinlar said:
Just a point of clarification, CM10.1 and CM10.2 are both Jelly Bean, just different versions. Stock is ICS.
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Hey thanks. I'm still a nube with all the version of CM and Cyanogen.
I've done some Java programming using the SDK on my Android phone
but never spent enough time learning all the intricacies - too many other distractions.
Thanks for your help and clarifying things for me.
BTW, what is "emmc"? I see it in ZIP filenames.\
Carl

cwmoser said:
BTW, what is "emmc"? I see it in ZIP filenames.\
Carl
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EMMC means Embedded Multi-Media Card. It is the internal chip that comes built into the device where all of the operating and data files are stored. It is identical to an SD but is embedded into the device. The term gets loosely thrown around as applied to anything that is internal storage.
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[Q] Install CM without card reader

I have an old macbook pro, without a card reader, so I cant format my sd card. Is it possible to install any of the CM without a card reader(10, 11, etc.)?

riderstorms said:
I have an old macbook pro, without a card reader, so I cant format my sd card. Is it possible to install any of the CM without a card reader(10, 11, etc.)?
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It is not possible to install any rom without using a bootable SD. You can use a USB card reader on your mac though to make the SD
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leapinlar said:
It is not possible to install any rom without using a bootable SD. You can use a USB card reader on your mac though to make the SD
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Thank you for your reply. I was wondering if the sd can be accessed or formatted through the Nook (via an app on the Nook or on the computer for e.g.)?

riderstorms said:
Thank you for your reply. I was wondering if the sd can be accessed or formatted through the Nook (via an app on the Nook or on the computer for e.g.)?
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I don't think so.
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