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Cap wont download anything

I formatted my internal and external sdcards today by mistake, now my download folders are gone, I was tolded this is normal since formatted deletes all data on card which is why my download folder is gone. I've tired downloading rom and modded recovery all day but I cant find them in root exploror anywheres, than I Google a random picuture and tried to save the picture but the download was uncuccessful. Can I fix this?
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nash2000 said:
I formatted my internal and external sdcards today by mistake, now my download folders are gone, I was tolded this is normal since formatted deletes all data on card which is why my download folder is gone. I've tired downloading rom and modded recovery all day but I cant find them in root exploror anywheres, than I Google a random picuture and tried to save the picture but the download was uncuccessful. Can I fix this?
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It sounds like this should be fixable, but could you please provide more information on your current setup (Android version, if it's a custom ROM, etc).
As far as getting ROMs and CWM to your phone, you may want to try downloading the roms/modded recovery on a PC (if one is available), then move them over to your phone. If everything was formatted and you're having trouble using root explorer, it might just be easier to do it that way.

Before today my phone was fine, it displayed downloads that I've done etc. I was trying to install a downloaded rom thru cwm but it didn't display "install from sdcard" with in cwm. I than clicked format sdcard for some dumb reason and It put me in my current state.
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nash2000 said:
Before today my phone was fine, it displayed downloads that I've done etc. I was trying to install a downloaded rom thru cwm but it didn't display "install from sdcard" with in cwm. I than clicked format sdcard for some dumb reason and It put me in my current state.
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I see that you're on your phone now, which answers the question of whether or not you can boot, so that's good. If you've formatted your Internal SD card (which it sounds like you did - did it get rid of all your files on the phone?), you could probably just do a Titanium backup of what you still have and reinstall your ROM (assuming you're on a custom rom). That would likely correct the issue.

jmtheiss said:
I see that you're on your phone now, which answers the question of whether or not you can boot, so that's good. If you've formatted your Internal SD card (which it sounds like you did - did it get rid of all your files on the phone?), you could probably just do a Titanium backup of what you still have and reinstall your ROM (assuming you're on a custom rom). That would likely correct the issue.
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Yea, the phone has never stopped working in that reguard, just wont download. But now that you mention it, I did make a titanium back up of all apps and data before I did all of this.
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nash2000 said:
Yea, the phone has never stopped working in that reguard, just wont download. But now that you mention it, I did make a titanium back up of all apps and data before I did all of this.
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Assuming that it wasn't deleted in the format, I'd recommend reflashing whatever rom you're on and restoring your apps from Tibu.

the tibu backup is no more it would have been deleted when he formatted. look in your browsers settings for the default download directory. or make a folder on your sdcard called downloads and set it to there as default....

studacris said:
the tibu backup is no more it would have been deleted when he formatted. look in your browsers settings for the default download directory. or make a folder on your sdcard called downloads and set it to there as default....
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Yep, my back up is gone. I went to the download directory and all downloads in there say download unsuccessful, I than went to sdcard in root exploror and created a folder named download. I tried saving a few Google pics and they still come up download unsuccessful, I even tried downloading a file from xda and its not in my new download folder. I didn't set it as default since I don't know how to set it, I didn't see any options. Getting very frustrated.
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Settings>applications> manage applications>all> browser> clear data.
if that doesn't work try a 3rd party browser from the market. I use and prefer dolphin hd.

studacris said:
Settings>applications> manage applications>all> browser> clear data.
if that doesn't work try a 3rd party browser from the market. I use and prefer dolphin hd.
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That appeared to work, I saved a random picture and it was saved in my new download folder. But when I try and download the modded e3 signature file (which is what I've been trying to do) I see a quick download meter start and finish, after its done I can select close or open, if I click open I'm brought to rom manager with an install prompt were I can select or de-select a few things, than I'm put into recovery but it dkesnt show any place to install from sdcard. When I had to do this on my infuse once I downloaded the modded recovery it was listed in my downloads, id extract, copy and paste over original recovery but I don't see it anywhere in my captivates files.
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Hmm It should be in the download directory...
You could always dl the recovery file to your pc and copy it over to the phone.

studacris said:
Hmm It should be in the download directory...
You could always dl the recovery file to your pc and copy it over to the phone.
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I know, I'm at a loss. If I can't figure this out or have it fixed than I may not be able to flash. I'm just glad it's my back up phone.
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studacris said:
Hmm It should be in the download directory...
You could always dl the recovery file to your pc and copy it over to the phone.
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Would I have to take sdcard and place it in one of those adaptors, download recovery and drag/drop in sdcard?
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nash2000 said:
Would I have to take sdcard and place it in one of those adaptors, download recovery and drag/drop in sdcard?
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If the phone isn't showing up in any way when you hook it up to the computer (i.e. you can't select to mount the phone from the notification drop-down), that would be your option.

jmtheiss said:
If the phone isn't showing up in any way when you hook it up to the computer (i.e. you can't select to mount the phone from the notification drop-down), that would be your option.
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Cool, when I get a minute ill try it out and report back.
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Ok, I was able to install the recovery to phone from pc, I unzipped it than extracted it, but after I copied the recovery I tried to paste over the old recovery in system/bin but I got a message saying I can't do that read only.
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Before I say more - do you currently have the android default recovery or some version of CWM installed on your phone?

You're pasting in the modded 3e recovery I assume, that's in a place usually mounted read only. Using root explorer, there is a little button on the top right that says mount r/w press that THEN paste in.

studacris said:
You're pasting in the modded 3e recovery I assume, that's in a place usually mounted read only. Using root explorer, there is a little button on the top right that says mount r/w press that THEN paste in.
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Yes,. That is the recovery I'm trying to so. I thought I already clicked the mount tab, ill try it again. Wasn't this difficult on my infused.
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Ok, that worked but now nothing with flash, i give up. Ill download the rom from rom manager, once it finishes i get an install prompt, i select wipe data and cache. Im than put into cwm but the flash is aborted, says sonething about no such directory. And if anyone wants to know there isnt an install from sdcard option in cwm.
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Unknown Baseband, Unknown IMEI

Hi!
I downgraded from ICS 4.0.4 IMM76K to 2.3.6 GB.
Everything was smooth, EXCEPT THAT SIM IS NOT DETECTED.
The same sim is detected in all other phones. No other sim is detected in my gt i9000!
Plz hlp me with the easiest way cuz im a noob!! i've tried the "9 steps to recovering IMEI" but i get stuck at the terminal app!! its not working for me! :-((
I have the eps backup file on my sd card, i copied it to my root phone dir but it still didnt solve the problem!! I tried EfsPro as well, didnt work for me! Im a noob so i may be missing something. PLZ HELP ME PPL!! :-((
I'll highly appreciate your help ppl!!
Thanks

Where did you copy your Backup
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I made a backup via cwm..im trying to restore "data" and "system" via advanced restore and see wether it works..currently doing that

OK let me know then!
If it not works, try the app nitrality from market, you can try to restore your efs backup with the app
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didnt work.
So now I am fully restoring it via CWM, before i was rebooting into CWM mode, and then advance restoring.

Ok I'm gonna also try that app and let you know!
Btw thank you so much for your help man!! Im so bloody depressed! :-(
The damage is reversible right? I mean im not a gonner am I? I'll keep you updated!

Since you made an backup of your efs folder its always possible to restore so no reason for getting depressed mate!
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I restored it fully, but after the phone rebooted, it just got stuck at the boot screen..i took out the battery after 5 mins as it was still stuck at the boot screen.
What do you suggest now? I'll try that app you suggested once I get my firmware working!
Retiring for bed, will follow up on your advice when i wake up..

Go into the recovery and make a factory reset, if the Akku trick won't work
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Did you make sure you flashed with a .pit file as well,? You must do this down grading as the file partitions are different from ics

Ok I tried to go into recovery mode, but the phone would just boot again, from the very first boot screen (where samsung is displayed at the bottom)..so should i flash again with the .pit thingy?

ok guyz nitrality didnt work..flashed it with gingerbread with .pit again..no imei number

caddyfreak said:
ok guyz nitrality didnt work..flashed it with gingerbread with .pit again..no imei number
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Do you have a back up of your efs folder?

Yes i have the efs backup on my pc and ds car. I tried copying the efs to system root dir, but no luck.

the nv_data.bin file is 2MB in the backup folder on my sd card, but as soon as I copy the whole efs folder to root dir, this nv_data.bin file is 0bytes size..

One question, when u copied your Backup into the root directory
Did you made a reboot then?
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ablor said:
One question, when u copied your Backup into the root directory
Did you made a reboot then?
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No I did not reboot after copying it to the root directory. Let me try and I'll let you know

I copied nfs to root again, but the nv_data.bin file is reduced from 2mb to 0bytes as soon as its copied...and reobooted but still no luck...

What app do you use for copy your Backup and another question, in what folder exactly do you copy it
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ablor said:
What app do you use for copy your Backup and another question, in what folder exactly do you copy it
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I use root explorer (got the free one from some site) I copy it to " /efs" its the first window that comes up when u open root explorer.. and i found another problem,
I dial *#1234#, I get:
PDA: I9000XXJVU
PHONE: Unknown
CSC: Unknown
telling u ppl so that you can understand the problem better

[Q] EFS folder gone

I have flashed my phone multiple times without any problems (as far as I know). And now I realised that the backup of the original /efs and /persist folders have been lost. So I want to back them up again, but I can't find them. They're not on the phone. I also can't find them in my original Nandroid backup I made of GB 2.3.6 (stock) prior to going to an ICS Rom.
But my IMEI number is showing up correct on the phone, so it must be somewhere, but where?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

schnurrbidurr said:
I have flashed my phone multiple times without any problems (as far as I know). And now I realised that the backup of the original /efs and /persist folders have been lost. So I want to back them up again, but I can't find them. They're not on the phone. I also can't find them in my original Nandroid backup I made of GB 2.3.6 (stock) prior to going to an ICS Rom.
But my IMEI number is showing up correct on the phone, so it must be somewhere, but where?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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use rooted file explorer n go to /efs
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I would, if I could, but the problem is, that I don't have a /efs folder on my phone. I did a search with root explorer...nada. But since my IMEI is currenly present and correct, it must be stored somewhere else, right? And that location is the one I'm trying to find.
I'm currently running Ehndroix III Rom on my SGS+.

use some app from gstore to backup efs from system. juz search for efs backup
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compacity said:
use some app from gstore to backup efs from system. juz search for efs backup
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Thanks for the tip. I tried and failed
Andromizer (sp?) didn't even show the option for backing up the /efs folder and Nitrality claims it backed it up, but its backup directory is nowhere to be seen. Yes, I did google the default location and it says it's supposed to be something like /clockworkmod. I have TWRP, could that have something to do with it?

schnurrbidurr said:
Thanks for the tip. I tried and failed
Andromizer (sp?) didn't even show the option for backing up the /efs folder and Nitrality claims it backed it up, but its backup directory is nowhere to be seen. Yes, I did google the default location and it says it's supposed to be something like /clockworkmod. I have TWRP, could that have something to do with it?
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nope,twrp backup usually in extsd. if /efs cannot be seen after already rooted, then its weird, naturally da folder doesnt have dot (.) in front of da name.try disabling hidden file in system using any rooted explorer
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compacity said:
nope,twrp backup usually in extsd. if /efs cannot be seen after already rooted, then its weird, naturally da folder doesnt have dot (.) in front of da name.try disabling hidden file in system using any rooted explorer
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I always have "show hidden folders" ticked. The weird thing is, I decided to have a look at DH's phone (same model, same rom) and again, no /efs folder. I wonder if it may be the rom? I'll be getting a new phone tomorrow, so once that's set up I'm going to return my current one to stock and see what happens.

schnurrbidurr said:
I always have "show hidden folders" ticked. The weird thing is, I decided to have a look at DH's phone (same model, same rom) and again, no /efs folder. I wonder if it may be the rom? I'll be getting a new phone tomorrow, so once that's set up I'm going to return my current one to stock and see what happens.
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JUZ DO IT!
i also wanna know what will happen
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compacity said:
JUZ DO IT!
i also wanna know what will happen
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I will keep you posted. Promise

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I will keep you posted. Promise
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Ok, I tried to reflash stock, but failed. I don't have the phone anymore and therefore can't report anything.

Read this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841250
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schnurrbidurr said:
Ok, I tried to reflash stock, but failed. I don't have the phone anymore and therefore can't report anything.
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well, thanks for keeping ur promise mate
n sorry if i cant help u here
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Ok. if imei is showing you can back it up with adb. use these commands.
Code:
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p27 of=/sdcard/efs.ext4 bs=4096"
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 of=/sdcard/persist.ext4 bs=4096"
you will get a backup in sdcard.

jabrif said:
Ok. if imei is showing you can back it up with adb. use these commands.
Code:
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p27 of=/sdcard/efs.ext4 bs=4096"
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 of=/sdcard/persist.ext4 bs=4096"
you will get a backup in sdcard.
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Is this method safe? I had never used adb before

Walentyn15 said:
Is this method safe? I had never used adb before
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Yeah.. it is safe... I recommend it to use with i9001 only..

Backup efs file

How do i make a backup efs file for a gtab sch-i800 (cdma)? I have the app efs pro 1.9 and 2.0, but no success. The app does not have the tab bin file. (?). Any other ways to make a backup efs file?
Thanks.
W.
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you should be able to copy the /efs folder manually.
For P1000, when we flash CM rom, it backs up efs to sdcard ( /backups I think).
The oldest copy usually the most reliable (if before flashing CM you have a good IMEI)

priyana said:
you should be able to copy the /efs folder manually.
For P1000, when we flash CM rom, it backs up efs to sdcard ( /backups I think).
The oldest copy usually the most reliable (if before flashing CM you have a good IMEI)
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Hi priyana,
Seen alot of your posts! You give really good advice. Especially--this is the original gtab forum!
Anyway, how would i make a backup manually? I will look around in the other tab that's got the CM11 p1c rom to see if i can find it. I just hope terenceng will be able to fix the data bug in the cm build. I woyld love to activate the tab to 3g. I have 3 of these 'ole tabs around, so i don't have a problem finding the file. I just want to transfer it.
W.
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Update-- i copied the efs file. Now, how do i install it? Just copy it again or?

Yes. Just keep in safe place. Note down the permissions too.
Although honestly I never restore efs before.
Usually the best way to restore it is by restocking to GB. That was the case of p1. I think it should be the same as p1c.
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priyana said:
Yes. Just keep in safe place. Note down the permissions too.
Although honestly I never restore efs before.
Usually the best way to restore it is by restocking to GB. That was the case of p1. I think it should be the same as p1c.
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What are the permissions i need to note? Is it the rx dx x? Anyway, i got the file saved to the sd card on my tab with galaxy cubed. Now i want to move the sd card to my other tab with kitkat to copy the info there. Then all i have to do is update the imeid (meid for us cdma people) to the correct number. Finally, wait for terenceng to fix the data on his build. Hopefully i will have a FULLY working custom rom.
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Permission of each individual folders and files.
Not sure if you can move between tabs.
It is an "encrypted file system" and I am sure it is encrypted from the hardware info.
That is why flashing a stock ROM can regenerate the content.
But anyway, hope it works.
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priyana said:
Permission of each individual folders and files.
Not sure if you can move between tabs.
It is an "encrypted file system" and I am sure it is encrypted from the hardware info.
That is why flashing a stock ROM can regenerate the content.
But anyway, hope it works.
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When i go to the efs file using root browser, the file does not show any files or folders inside. So, how would i get the permissions?
Or, what would i need to return the tab to stock? I have a stock gb rom with root, heimdall and odin ready to go. Would i need a pit file of some sort? And, what about the different memory systems rfs,ext4, and mtd? Any problems here?
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Can't say about p1c. Wonder if anyone can chime in.
Look at my /efs number of files
1|[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # find /efs
find /efs
/efs
/efs/nv_data.bin
/efs/nv_data.bin.md5
/efs/.nv_state
/efs/.nv_data.bak.md5
/efs/updated_filesystem
/efs/.android
/efs/nv.log
/efs/.nv_data.bak
/efs/imei
/efs/imei/mps_code.dat
/efs/imei/.nvmac.info
/efs/imei/bt.txt
/efs/lost+found
[email protected]:/ #
Restock with pit needed to get back to bml+rfs (partition and filesystem)
When you flash cm ROM from custom recovery, it will check and convert to mtd partition and ext4 fs
So you don't worry about conversion.
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priyana said:
Can't say about p1c. Wonder if anyone can chime in.
Look at my /efs number of files
1|[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # find /efs
find /efs
/efs
/efs/nv_data.bin
/efs/nv_data.bin.md5
/efs/.nv_state
/efs/.nv_data.bak.md5
/efs/updated_filesystem
/efs/.android
/efs/nv.log
/efs/.nv_data.bak
/efs/imei
/efs/imei/mps_code.dat
/efs/imei/.nvmac.info
/efs/imei/bt.txt
/efs/lost+found
[email protected]:/ #
Restock with pit needed to get back to bml+rfs (partition and filesystem)
When you flash cm ROM from custom recovery, it will check and convert to mtd partition and ext4 fs
So you don't worry about conversion.
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When i open the efs file using root explorer, there is nothing there. ? . Any way, i've been reading up on restocking my 'ole gtab. I think i'm about to have a flashback!
I just flashed terenceng newest update. Cameras work, but video fc's evertime. App2 sd is now good. The last major fix is data. This could be some time in comming due to terenceng computer hard disk crash. So, i've got time.
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Cannot capture screenshots

I have run into a problem as of late and it occurs in every ROM which I load.
I cannot capture a screenshot. I get an error message indicating I don't have enough storage space which is untrue or it isn't allowed by my tap or organization.
Anyone else encounter this?
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markwebb said:
I have run into a problem as of late and it occurs in every ROM which I load.
I cannot capture a screenshot. I get an error message indicating I don't have enough storage space which is untrue or it isn't allowed by my tap or organization.
Anyone else encounter this?
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Can you save files to your sdcard? what about /sdcard/pictures/screenshots?
Did you ever use ADB or MTP in recovery to copy /sdcard data back to your device?

rootSU said:
Can you save files to your sdcard? what about /sdcard/pictures/screenshots?
Did you ever use ADB or MTP in recovery to copy /sdcard data back to your device?
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Yes, I am always saving files to my sd card including OTG. I don't believe I have used ADB or MTP to copy data back to the device, as I always use TWRP or tibu for app data. I have reflashed my phone a few times to the factory image only.
Would be decrypted create this?
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markwebb said:
Yes, I am always saving files to my sd card including OTG. I don't believe I have used ADB or MTP to copy data back to the device, as I always use TWRP. I have reflashed my phone a few times to the factory image only.
Would be decrypted create this?
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Shouldn't do. I am fully dercytped and can take screenshots. Please can you check specifically that you can create files using a file manager in /sdcard/pcitures/screenshots

rootSU said:
Shouldn't do. I am fully dercytped and can take screenshots. Please can you check specifically that you can create files using a file manager in /sdcard/pcitures/screenshots
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Hmmm. I could not copy a pic to that folder. Is there a setting or build prop. I need to change?
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markwebb said:
Hmmm. I could not copy a pic to that folder. Is there a setting or build prop. I need to change?
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Sounds like the permissions on that folder is screwed. Typically this happens when data is copied back to sdcard when booted into recovery...
It can usually be fixed by flashing this zip in recovery. I would recommend backing up your data first though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2849968&d=1405300107

What application are you trying to take the screenshot in? If I tried taking a screenshot in Google play movies it won't work and would say that. Elsewhere it works
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zephiK said:
What application are you trying to take the screenshot in? If I tried taking a screenshot in Google play movies it won't work and would say that. Elsewhere it works
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He has a permissions issue on the stock-used screenshot folder. But yes, some apps do block it and give the same error. I forgot that

rootSU said:
Sounds like the permissions on that folder is screwed. Typically this happens when data is copied back to sdcard when booted into recovery...
It can usually be fixed by flashing this zip in recovery. I would recommend backing up your data first though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2849968&d=1405300107
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Thanks. That did the trick and I didn't lose data!
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