Cannot capture screenshots - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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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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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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.
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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.
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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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Apps to SD (found a fix)

Does anyone have any ideas how I can enables apps2sd support? Or enable the move to SD option in the apps settings as I am running out of space, I'm 75% full (16gig) Bards tale takes up over 3gig! Want to use my SD card for games but I am stumped as to how to go about it?
(update found a way round it and it's working well for me so far)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45850877
I couldn't have managed this without the help of fellow xda members many thanks to everyone who helped me. And please remember to thank the dev of the windows fix. And me if it's helped you
l am in the same boat
englishmale said:
Does anyone have any ideas how I can enables apps2sd support? Or enable the move to SD option in the apps settings as I am running out of space, I'm 75% full (16gig) Bards tale takes up over 3gig! Want to use my SD card for games but I am stumped as to how to go about it?
Many thanks in advance
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Root your phone and try Link2Sd.
Disclaimer:
I can not confirm this.
I am not responsible for any damages or loses...
I'm rooted and I tried link2sd kept getting reboots till I removed the app?
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englishmale said:
I'm rooted and I tried link2sd kept getting reboots till I removed the app?
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Take backup before doing this. all apps installed after this will go to SD card
1. Get the Google Android SDK
- Unzip the file and place the folder onto your desktop or anywhere that can be easily accessed.
- find the platform tools folder (default, it should be : adt-bundle/sdk)
2. - Open the folder called " platform-tools"
- shift+right-click anywhere inside the folder and choose [Open Command Window Here]
3. Go onto your Android phone and select USB debugging
- Go to [System settings > Developer Options] and select USB Debugging (if the option is grayed out, unplug your phone first)
4. Enter in the following
adb devices
adb shell pm set-install-location 2
adb shell pm get-install-location
5. - if you did it right, the last output should say: 2 [external]
Disclaimer'
1. I cannot confirm it will work
2. I am not responsible for any damages or loses..
Done that too and apps refuse to install, both from Google play, and apk files.
Many thanks for trying to help tho, I'm looking at changing the vstab file somehow to swap sd0 with sd1
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@jos_031
THX for your work.. befor I`ll will try it.
some questions:
Is this work with "normal" Z1 or must it be rootet
What is the best way to get a free Z1
Whitch app is best used for a unbreakable backup?
THX
englishmale said:
Done that too and apps refuse to install, both from Google play, and apk files.
Many thanks for trying to help tho, I'm looking at changing the vstab file somehow to swap sd0 with sd1
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http://www.droidiser.com/2012/11/swap-internal-sdcard-external-mod-android.html
Umm wait, are we saying that despite the Z1 having SDCard support, you can't transfer apps to SDCard like you can on say a moto phone ?
techguyone said:
Umm wait, are we saying that despite the Z1 having SDCard support, you can't transfer apps to SDCard like you can on say a moto phone ?
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It is same for samsung s3 and s4 too..
englishmale said:
Does anyone have any ideas how I can enables apps2sd support? Or enable the move to SD option in the apps settings as I am running out of space, I'm 75% full (16gig) Bards tale takes up over 3gig! Want to use my SD card for games but I am stumped as to how to go about it?
Many thanks in advance
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Did you find any solution?
Got a part solution if you install the file from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42398581 and then I'm using gl2sd ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp) to move the files to sd card. It's not perfect but it's a start
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englishmale said:
Got a part solution if you install the file from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42398581 and then I'm using gl2sd ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp) to move the files to sd card. It's not perfect but it's a start
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Even so it works for me.
What firmware do you have?
rooted phone unable to move apps to SD card
peperusso said:
Even so it works for me.
What firmware do you have?
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Hi guys
I am unable to move my apps to the SD card , apply the fix from the above link ,but this unroots the phone so i have to run the SuperSUv2.zip file again to root the device , please advice
I am unable to move apps to my sd card on Sony Z1 C6903
With ROM modified (ParanoidAndroid, Cyanogenmod, SlimKat, ecc...) it is possible move apps to sd without other application (FolderMount, Link2SD, Apps2sd)?
same boat
waheedrafiq said:
Hi guys
I am unable to move my apps to the SD card , apply the fix from the above link ,but this unroots the phone so i have to run the SuperSUv2.zip file again to root the device , please advice
I am unable to move apps to my sd card on Sony Z1 C6903
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I'm in the exact same boat, was there any resolution??
AppS2D
SpEnTBoY said:
I'm in the exact same boat, was there any resolution??
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Hi mate
yes is the answer , what I had to do was apply ten different patches and use flashtool to rom the phone , this work , in xda search for App2SD card Z1 issue

everything gone

i need help getting my root back. i've updated to 4.3 but in the process all my pictures/music/personal stuff is gone. in the storage section it's saying that 27gb is still being used so i'm assuming the data is still there but i can't do anything until i get my root back. i've tried to flash a custom recovery through fastboot but i'm getting a reported max download size error. can anyone help out?
I'm new to HTC one, but maybe structure of 4.3 differ from 4.1.
So connect phone to computer, copy all files and search folder/files there.
Data/media/0
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anhtuanpro said:
I'm new to HTC one, but maybe structure of 4.3 differ from 4.1.
So connect phone to computer, copy all files and search folder/files there.
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Already tried that and everything was missing.
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flomexico said:
Data/media/0
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Is where all the folders/files were moved during upgrade?
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hobomusashi said:
Is where all the folders/files were moved during upgrade?
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Sounds like you have been flashing a lot of 4.2.2 roms so you may have a bunch of /0/0/0 folders that could be why you have so little space left
bigdaddy619 said:
Sounds like you have been flashing a lot of 4.2.2 roms so you may have a bunch of /0/0/0 folders that could be why you have so little space left
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I haven't flashed any roms on this phone. I've been stock since day one. I want to try some data recovery software but I need root to utilize it. I can't get root until I install recovery but I can't do that because I keep getting an error.
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flomexico said:
Data/media/0
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well thanks to this fine user i found all of my missing data. i have another quick question however...
i noticed in data/media (which is where all my lost data was located) there is a 0 folder that houses the current contents of the "sdcard". i noticed that /sdcard and data/media/0 are linked together but i'm not sure which is the emulated folder and which is the proper folder. basically what i'm trying to do is restore the contents of the data/media folder to it's proper location. i read that the "0" folder is created for a second user? if that's the case if i move the contents of the "0" folder to the the data/media folder would the "sdcard" folder reflect those changes or would i have to move data/media to "0" instead?

[Q] mobile data toggle ???

So I've been wondering if there is some other way to get mobile data and smart network toggles then the one with SQL editor because I want to have them but the sql method doesn't work for me and I'm already tired of turning mobile data on only in settings
Please guys help me out somehow or please poste the setting. Db with added mobile data and smart network only ...thx
I'm running on rooted stock Galaxy SM-N9008W
lamartino said:
So I've been wondering if there is some other way to get mobile data and smart network toggles then the one with SQL editor because I want to have them but the sql method doesn't work for me and I'm already tired of turning mobile data on only in settings
Please guys help me out somehow or please poste the setting. Db with added mobile data and smart network only ...thx
I'm running on rooted stock Galaxy SM-N9008W
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Are you able to open your settings.db file with SQL or are you getting an error?
I'm using the "Data Switch" widget from the play store.
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tyiphius said:
Are you able to open your settings.db file with SQL or are you getting an error?
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I'm getting the "code 14" error and I have no idea what to do :/
lamartino said:
I'm getting the "code 14" error and I have no idea what to do :/
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I copied the file to my internal SD card, editing worked fine from there. Then when I was done I replaced the original and I was good. (Keep a backup of the original one of course)
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tyiphius said:
I copied the file to my internal SD card, editing worked fine from there. Then when I was done I replaced the original and I was good. (Keep a backup of the original one of course)
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Sounds good I'll go try it right now
tyiphius said:
I copied the file to my internal SD card, editing worked fine from there. Then when I was done I replaced the original and I was good. (Keep a backup of the original one of course)
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well I've tried it and no boot loop
tyiphius said:
I copied the file to my internal SD card, editing worked fine from there. Then when I was done I replaced the original and I was good. (Keep a backup of the original one of course)
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well I've tried it and no boot loop
well I've tried it and yup my good friend bootloop is back

CM12 screenshots?

Read something about this, but can't find it now, get a " not enough space" error trying to take a screenshot. Validus ROM.
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Does the error say something like "can't take screenshot due to limited storage space, or because the app doesn't allow it."? If so, then it is likely the app whatever app you are using that is blocking it. Netflix, bank apps, and some other apps do this.
Echoing above, you get a generic message like this if for example, you're screenshoting an app that wishes to block the feature. However if you used MTP or adb to copy your /sdcard data back to your phone via recovery, you'll have screwed up your permissions. DO NOT fix permissions via recovery. Test the screenshot folder to see if you can create new files using a file manager. If not, I'll link you to a flash able zip that will fix your sdcard for you.
rootSU said:
Echoing above, you get a generic message like this if for example, you're screenshoting an app that wishes to block the feature. However if you used MTP or adb to copy your /sdcard data back to your phone via recovery, you'll have screwed up your permissions. DO NOT fix permissions via recovery. Test the screenshot folder to see if you can create new files using a file manager. If not, I'll link you to a flash able zip that will fix your sdcard for you.
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Cannot delete files from it, anyway. Nope, and I get sqlite error 014 database exception.
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rootSU said:
Echoing above, you get a generic message like this if for example, you're screenshoting an app that wishes to block the feature. However if you used MTP or adb to copy your /sdcard data back to your phone via recovery, you'll have screwed up your permissions. DO NOT fix permissions via recovery. Test the screenshot folder to see if you can create new files using a file manager. If not, I'll link you to a flash able zip that will fix your sdcard for you.
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Could you link me to this zip file, I've also screwed up my permissions and can't take screenshots, your help would be greatly appreciated thanks!
9wire said:
Cannot delete files from it, anyway. Nope, and I get sqlite error 014 database exception.
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mrkeigums said:
Could you link me to this zip file, I've also screwed up my permissions and can't take screenshots, your help would be greatly appreciated thanks!
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You can get it from section 2 of my old N 5 thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/sdcard-problems-upgrading-android-t2938749
If you can't download it via android, you'll need to use MTP (or adb push) in recovery probably.
rootSU said:
You can get it from section 2 of my old N 5 thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/sdcard-problems-upgrading-android-t2938749
If you can't download it via android, you'll need to use MTP (or adb push) in recovery probably.
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In the end, from twrp recovery I selected format, and then format data and types yes on a separate matter to disavel encryption but once I had done that, I could also take screen shots again, thanks anyway!
mrkeigums said:
In the end, from twrp recovery I selected format, and then format data and types yes on a separate matter to disavel encryption but once I had done that, I could also take screen shots again, thanks anyway!
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Yes formatting works but you lose all your data
rootSU said:
You can get it from section 2 of my old N 5 thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/sdcard-problems-upgrading-android-t2938749
If you can't download it via android, you'll need to use MTP (or adb push) in recovery probably.
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Worked perfect, thank you.
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9wire said:
Worked perfect, thank you.
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No probs
rootSU said:
You can get it from section 2 of my old N 5 thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/sdcard-problems-upgrading-android-t2938749
If you can't download it via android, you'll need to use MTP (or adb push) in recovery probably.
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Thanks, worked great in fixing the same screenshot error I have been having with my OPO on cm12 for a while now.

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