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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.

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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.
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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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TWRP Restore Empty

Hi all,
I am trying to restore a twrp backup that I made, but when I go to twrp and click restore I get a black screen where it should show me the backup file, yet I can navigate via the pc to phones internal storage to TWRP/BACKUPS/2013-06-19--12-07-12/ and all the win files and md5 files are in that folder, tried making that folder into a zip and flashing like you would a normal rom install but it just fails. Please help folks!

never mind, figured it out

germinus said:
never mind, figured it out
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You should really write a quick method of what you done to fix it incase anyone with the same problem ends up on this post in the future...
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redbull123 said:
You should really write a quick method of what you done to fix it incase anyone with the same problem ends up on this post in the future...
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Sure I just figured it was me being stupid and most people would know!, for some reason, twrp was only reading the sdcard but the backup was actually stored in /data/media/twrp/backups (no idea why it started doing this, I actually have 2 HTC ones both being sent back to vodafone and never had this prob on the first unit), anyway, I downloaded a app called root explored which enabled me to copy the backup file from data/media/twrp/backups to the sdcard/twrp/backups folder and then I could restore
I am sure there is a reason why I had this problem but I wouldn't have a clue as to why! But anyway that's how I solved it, I am sure there is an easier way tho!

germinus said:
Sure I just figured it was me being stupid and most people would know!, for some reason, twrp was only reading the sdcard but the backup was actually stored in /data/media/twrp/backups (no idea why it started doing this, I actually have 2 HTC ones both being sent back to vodafone and never had this prob on the first unit), anyway, I downloaded a app called root explored which enabled me to copy the backup file from data/media/twrp/backups to the sdcard/twrp/backups folder and then I could restore
I am sure there is a reason why I had this problem but I wouldn't have a clue as to why! But anyway that's how I solved it, I am sure there is an easier way tho!
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It does this with 4.2.2 I think it sucks actually because if you want to copy a back up to/from your computer you have to use adb push or copy it over to your sd, then move it into /data/media

twrp not seeing backups / vice versa on file explorer

Just got my HTC1. rooted and flashed twrp 2601. back upped the stock rom. flashed venom and after getting it where I'd like, made a backup of that. now when i go to es explorer i can see my stock backup in the twrp folder but not the venom backup. when I go to twrp recovery, I can only see the venom backup but not the stock backup.
Any ideas on what the issue is?

There will be a backup folder in data/media and data/media/0, the folder in data/media needs to be merged with the other one.
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thanks cory. wierd how the directory switched like that. that's a first. is there an option to change the directory back to sdcard/twrp? couldn't find anything

killerb777 said:
thanks cory. wierd how the directory switched like that. that's a first. is there an option to change the directory back to sdcard/twrp? couldn't find anything
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That's due to the change in file structure between 4.1 and 4.2+
Don't know about TWRP, but for CWM recovery you can create a symlink, here's how: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991657
Though it seems the newer version of the recoveries have already been corrected.

killerb777 said:
thanks cory. wierd how the directory switched like that. that's a first. is there an option to change the directory back to sdcard/twrp? couldn't find anything
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Yah, it's because 4.2 added multi-user support.
So user data would be,
Data/media/0
Data/media/1
And so on...
I'm not sure about the option in twrp, I just formatted my SD and started fresh.
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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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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.