Does anyone use one of these? I have 115 duplicate files that could free up some resources but I'm afraid to delete and have deleted something I needed. Although I suppose since I have titanium backed up, it's a moot point.
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kiltedthrower said:
Does anyone use one of these? I have 115 duplicate files that could free up some resources but I'm afraid to delete and have deleted something I needed. Although I suppose since I have titanium backed up, it's a moot point.
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Just back up your storage to your computer first. Android will rebuild any files it needs. So don't worry about that. And if you delete any app data accidently, like game data, you just copy it back from your computer.
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kiltedthrower said:
Does anyone use one of these? I have 115 duplicate files that could free up some resources but I'm afraid to delete and have deleted something I needed. Although I suppose since I have titanium backed up, it's a moot point.
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Have You Ever Tried Free Duplicate File Finder From ashisoft.com?Use It Its Very Helpful.
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CallMeAria said:
Just back up your storage to your computer first. Android will rebuild any files it needs. So don't worry about that. And if you delete any app data accidently, like game data, you just copy it back from your computer.
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Thnks
Greetings from sunny ??? nottingham
I have a folder with a bunch of files that all show as 0kb that i can not remove.
Does anybody have an idea how i can get rid of these?
The story so far....
I am/was on rocket rom v2, previously i had put the google currents app on, but that was a couple of roms ago and i have not put it back.
I started having a few odd problems and realized my int sd was full. i eventually narrowed it down to a google currents folder. this was not so easy as any app that tried to scan the int sd in any way would crash or freeze. Even in manage apps it would only show details of apps from a to c any after that hung on 'computing'. i managed to delete over 5 gb from that folder, all except one folder.
Now i am left with a folder on the int sd inside the android/data folder called 'com.google.android.apps.currents' inside that is a folder 'cache' inside that a folder 'blobs.120.1184434912' inside that a folder thats a bunch of letters and numbers, inside that a folder 'att' and finally inside that a bunch of files all with single letters, numbers or symbols as there filename and all 0kb in size.
These remaining files and folders i can not get rid of.
I have tried....
Delete with root explorer and a couple of other file apps crash's or locks
Cut and paste elsewhere fail
Connect to computer and...
Delete fail
Move fail
Erase fail
Unlock freezes pc
Change permissions blocked
Re-name fail
Scanned with virus and spyware progs clean
Delete with dos fail
Factory reset fail
Factory reset with format usb crash's or locks
Flash a pit file in pc odin Still there
I wouldnt mind just leaving them there, but as i say any app that in any way scans the int sd crash's or freezes this makes the note almost un-useable.
I'm sure I've missed a few things i have tried but you get the point.
I have searched xda and the web as best i can and tried pretty much every idea I've come across.
Help !!!
Please !
What an odd problem....
have you tried aroma file manager?
Thanx p107r0
I havent tried that particular file manager, many others though.
Downloading it now, very busy next couple of days so will give it a go as soon as i can.
many thanx
have fun
all the best
rich
Cant you try copying all your important information off the sd then formatting it?
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Thanx Postmonkeh
Unfortunatly i have formatted it several times now and those files still remain.
Are you familiar with adb tools? You could try using adb to delete the files.
Ftb
Hi Postmonkeh
Unfortunatly abd is over my head, i wouldnt have a clue what i was doing.
Maybe i need to do some learning Do you know if theres a basic tutorial anywhere ?
Many thanx
all the best
have fun
rich
It's fairly simple once you get the hang of it, but i don't know any guides off the top of my head.
Not on my laptop at the minute but once I'm downstairs I'll give you a quick run through of what to do to delete that folder. Might not work, but then again it might
Ftb
Hey mate thank you very much.
Please dont rush as i am just leaving and will be away for a couple of days. I will get onto it as soon as i return.
Many thanx
Rich
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it won't let you rename or delete because they reside on googles servers, that's why they are showing 0kb. u can't change permission because it's on sd card and w don't have the ability to do so on sd card. i promise a format got rid of them but u didn't notice it because google cache server put links back as your phone started. the explorer crashes because as fast as is trying to remove them the server is already putting them back. basically what im trying to say is just ignore them cause there not really there anyways.
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it won't let you rename or delete because they reside on googles servers, that's why they are showing 0kb. u can't change permission because it's on sd card and w don't have the ability to do so on sd card. i promise a format got rid of them but u didn't notice it because google cache server put links back as your phone started. the explorer crashes because as fast as is trying to remove them the server is already putting them back. basically what im trying to say is just ignore them cause there not really there anyways.
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I wouldnt mind just leaving them there, but as i say any app that in any way scans the int sd crash's or freezes this makes the note almost un-useable.
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as above, these files seem to be causing problems.
my google currents folder has a lot of these folders, but none of the files are empty.
although having said that, it may be an idea to deselect the option to have google back up your app data.
i'd also maybe try installing the currents app then (if you can) go into the app settings and clear the data.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241935
that thread gives a good guide to getting adb installed, and gives a good grounding of what it can do. it's a bit more in depth than what you need though, all you need is to install it, add the path to the environment vaiables as described in that thread (that is an optional step but it makes things much easier)
the path you'll be looking for is /mnt/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.apps.currents
be sure to remember that the case of the letters in the linux (and therefore android) file systems is vital - ie mnt/sdcard/Android is an entirely different folder than mnt/sdcard/android.
so basically once you've your note connected (with the screen unlocked) open a command line and type (minus the quotes) "adb devices"
it should (hopefully) list your note in there.
then type these commands in order, being careful to observe the correct case when typing filenames or folder names.
adb shell
rm -r /mnt/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.apps.currents
it could take a while if there are a lot of files. once it's finished, you should be back to a line with a flashing cursor, then just type exit and it should take you back to your standard windows command line.
i would try taking off the "back up my settings to googles servers) and installing currents and wiping the data first though.
OK time for an update.....
Aroma file manager same as all the others, it either freezes or crash's out altogether.
I have already deselected back up to google, no effect.
I have already tried re-loading google currents and populating it with fresh downloads. Then clear data and un-install, no effect.
Finally took me a while to get adb set up and working, but............
wait for it............................................................................
No effect !!
It starts the process, and scrolls info very fast. I left it for about 20 mins and it was still going. eventually i clicked on the window and it said something along the lines of no such file or directory then endlessly scrolls att.
I appreciate the suggestions given, but i do hope there are some more.
I am completely lost with this now.
all the best
have fun
rich
Seems kind of similar to problems I used to have in the good old Palm OS days, sometimes due to some app errors 0b files would appear on SD card, and - to make long story short - the only thing that would help was taking the card out and formatting it on the computer.
Maybe flashing with repartitioning could help?
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Greetings from sunny ??? nottingham
I have a folder with a bunch of files that all show as 0kb that i can not remove.
Does anybody have an idea how i can get rid of these?
The story so far....
I am/was on rocket rom v2, previously i had put the google currents app on, but that was a couple of roms ago and i have not put it back.
I started having a few odd problems and realized my int sd was full. i eventually narrowed it down to a google currents folder. this was not so easy as any app that tried to scan the int sd in any way would crash or freeze. Even in manage apps it would only show details of apps from a to c any after that hung on 'computing'. i managed to delete over 5 gb from that folder, all except one folder.
Now i am left with a folder on the int sd inside the android/data folder called 'com.google.android.apps.currents' inside that is a folder 'cache' inside that a folder 'blobs.120.1184434912' inside that a folder thats a bunch of letters and numbers, inside that a folder 'att' and finally inside that a bunch of files all with single letters, numbers or symbols as there filename and all 0kb in size.
These remaining files and folders i can not get rid of.
I have tried....
Delete with root explorer and a couple of other file apps crash's or locks
Cut and paste elsewhere fail
Connect to computer and...
Delete fail
Move fail
Erase fail
Unlock freezes pc
Change permissions blocked
Re-name fail
Scanned with virus and spyware progs clean
Delete with dos fail
Factory reset fail
Factory reset with format usb crash's or locks
Flash a pit file in pc odin Still there
I wouldnt mind just leaving them there, but as i say any app that in any way scans the int sd crash's or freezes this makes the note almost un-useable.
I'm sure I've missed a few things i have tried but you get the point.
I have searched xda and the web as best i can and tried pretty much every idea I've come across.
Help !!!
Please !
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If you cannot delete the folder with del or erase command in dos I think you have a bad block there. In this case you have to leave this folder alone.
Hi, thanx for the further suggestions
tknguyencsu leaving alone is not a good idea as it does affect how the note works. Anything that scans the int sd freezes or crash's out when it gets to that folder. for instance if i go to manage applications it will only give me detailed info on apps from A to C any after that it wont display the size of data etc, just stays on 'computing'. so i really need to get rid of this folder.
p107r0 Any idea how i try your suggestion of 'flashing with repartitioning' ?
I have done several full wipes inc usb storage, i have formatted usb storage from recovery several times also.
There are a couple of options in recovery i have not tried because i dont know what they really mean and so im a little scared to try with all the bricking thats been going on.
many thanx
all the best
have fun
rich
Lots of reading to be safe, but afair there is Dr ketan's guide on flashing LBF with repartitioning, which should be theoretically safe when performed from/over GB ROM. I'll look for the link later.
Here.
P.S. There's also app by chainfire which checks if your device is prone to superbrick: Got Brickbug
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Thanx p107r0 i've had a quick look/search in that thread. Not much detail about re-partitioning, i am now assuming it is connected with pit file ?
If that is correct then i have tried that and unfortunatly it did not help.
I am out of my depth here, so if i have misunderstood please forgive me, and enlighten me.
many thanx
all the best
have fun
rich
Are you still on the same ROM? Maybe formatting int sd from other one would do the trick?
Hi p107r0
Yes i am on the same rom, but now a later version.
I am using Rocket Rom. the problem first came to light after upgrading from v1 to v2. since then i have been back to GB to RR v1, RR v2 and am now on RR v3.
I am out of time tonight, and on the road all day tomorrow, so will try a completely different rom as soon as i can.
many thanx
all the best
have fun
rich
Requirments:A rooted fone,root explorer
Step1:move your whatsapp to sdcard via apps to sd
Step2pen root explorer ->goto data(folder)->data(again its a folder)->com.whatsapp
Step3pen databases->move both of those files to the databases folder of the whatsapp folder in sdcard(both of them are .dl files)#mark the step
Step4:after you moved it, go back to the com.whatsapp folder and open files
Step5: delete the logs folder,its useless anyways
Step6:close root explorer reboot the fone
now u will c that the same whatsapp which was consuming 25MB or more will shrink down to just 3-4MB
there are other methods too but this is the most simple and most effective one
thank you!
tejasghalsasi said:
Requirments:A rooted fone,root explorer
Step1:move your whatsapp to sdcard via apps to sd
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now u will c that the same whatsapp which was consuming 25MB or more will shrink down to just 3-4MB
there are other methods too but this is the most simple and most effective one
thank you!
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25MB or more will shrink down to just 3-4MB
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How Is that ?!!
How it works?
Or at least, Is there any disadvantages?
Best Regards
it is *.db files in database folder, tried but not working so now moved back to default stage
yeah guys it goes to the default state
it went to that state after a day for me
sorry
seniors please find some soln on it
by anyway can we manipulate whatsapp to keep its db in the memory card?
C'mon,
apps2sd,links2sd,amarullz...and whatnot scripts.
My logs are hardly worth 5 MB whereas the msgstore.db is worth 50 MB+. :crying:
This method hardly made any difference. :crying:
Need a different workaround. :crying:
hi guys, i downloaded asphalt 8 airborne on my sp and it said in sufficient space left at 90% of the download, i checked and it said i have 1.7gb left so i said ok fine and cancelled the download, now im getting notifications telling me that i have critical space left. i now have 2mb left and that app never downloaded. does anyone know how i can get my space back?
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hi guys, i downloaded asphalt 8 airborne on my sp and it said in sufficient space left at 90% of the download, i checked and it said i have 1.7gb left so i said ok fine and cancelled the download, now im getting notifications telling me that i have critical space left. i now have 2mb left and that app never downloaded. does anyone know how i can get my space back?
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I think you have to wipe data from mediascanner, reboot and just wait 'til it has rescanned everything on your device. Worked for me
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I think you have to wipe data from mediascanner, reboot and just wait 'til it has rescanned everything on your device. Worked for me
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tanks ill try this right now
no_username_available said:
tanks ill try this right now
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if that also doesn't work, check /sdcard or /data for files that big and delete it
Look in sdcard
Then android and obb
Basically
/Sdcard/android/obb
There will be a golder inside it which will be related to games u have downloaded
Only large files are in this folder hence there is a big chance that only the ashphalt 8 file is on it but be careful if u delete wrong folder u might have to redownload data for another game
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I m in Miui13.0.7.0 (eu rom) android 12... 2 days back my friend shared me 4-5 movies around 9 GB by nearby share... today i didnt found all these files in storage, other files in the same folder is remain.... files got deleted automatically...?
how this is happening? can anyone please explain...!! any solution.. ?
9Gb costs some time, so maybe not all was sended.
When sended them, parts of these files will be cached first and are visible by their name, but aren't yet stored.
If sending is complete, the file in cache will be stored.
If sending fails, the file parts in cache will be deleted.
No bro... not like this .. u r wrong... i received all the files... if u r rite then i loose only last file.. but not all files...
sheikfahad said:
No bro... not like this .. u r wrong...
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OK, in that case, hopefully for you, someone else comes up with a better explanation.
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