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Hi everybody, I am currently trying to solve a problem with not having enough space for my applications on the N7000.
I consider myself a power user that uses many applications, and I do not really understand why a phone with 16GB internal storage and the possibility of an micro sd card, which I have allocates so little space to applications.
I have searched a lot on the internet and on this forum, and the only thing I could find was how to swap the internal memory with the micro sd card, which is not really what I would like to do. I trust more in the internal memory, and I prefer to have all my media (pictures, videos and documents on my micro sd card).
So the question is, can I increase the size of the data partition from 1.97GB to lets say 3 or even 4GB?
If yes, how could I do that?
Currently I am using 1.71 GB / 1.97 GB and I still get not enough space for applications when I am trying to update something like Facebook or any plus 20MB application.
Could anyone explain why this is happening?
I don't know any way to extend the internal data partition but in order to get more storage for apps I can recommend you the app Link2SD which uses a second partition on your external sd card. You can get it for free from play store and it's not really complicated. All you need to do is create that second partition on your sd card. I'd give it a try if I were you.
Sent from my revived Galaxy Note
This post explains how:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887864
You need at least noob knowledge of adb (ie copy-pasting commands).
The second command was
parted /dev/block/mmcblk0
rather than
parted /dev/block/mmcblock0
I've just done it on my Note.
giatros said:
This post explains how:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887864
You need at least noob knowledge of adb (ie copy-pasting commands).
The second command was
parted /dev/block/mmcblk0
rather than
parted /dev/block/mmcblock0
I've just done it on my Note.
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Hi Please can you help me with repartitioning my samsung gal gtn7000 internal storage for me ?
Thanks
Hi,
I have the Note GT-N7000 with Android stock 4.1.2 and i'm not rooted.
I have a problem with my 1,97 GB partition which is full.
Does this method require root ?
I ever use root + Link2SD on anothers devices. Which methode do you recommend for the note to free up space ? Link2SD or this method ?
Are there others solutions ?
Thanks
I would go for rooting, repartitioning and installing a new kernal that supports trim and a new up to date ROM. I chose this method for my wifes N7000 as being able to TRIM the emmc chips has really brought it back to life, almost no lag normally, just like when it was new. I installed the latest NightOwl (it's really just Cyanogenmod but with extra bug fixes etc). First you need to repartition as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642299 though I followed a procedure (as I had already installed CM11 I had to go back to stock first) called "How to re-partition Galaxy Note and install Android 5.1.1", there is a link to it on one of the XDA threads I mention in this post and it is on the net (sorry can't find link now). Then I flashed NightOwl http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note/development/rom-t2938649 . This Kernal & ROM are patched so risk of bricking is not any(much) higher than normal I think (though you do this at your own risk). Also being able to choose smaller GApps package further reduced bloat for me.
The only drawback is if you use the Samsung apps a lot you will not be able to install then on new ROM as you need the Samsung framework, but there are altenative apps for all of them, though I guess if you need to import actual data into new apps that may not always be possible.
Just make sure you backup all your personal files, like whatsapp photos etc that are stored on internal SD (sdcard0) as this will be wiped. Also your IMEI settings (with an IMEI app), address books, calender etc
No need to worry about ROOT as you can easily turn it on and off in developer options, I only turn it on when I need to run an app that requires it, then turn off again for added security.
Thanks for your answer, i will check the repartition method you linked.
Hello!
I can not believe this: My brand new Xperia Z with 4.2.2 has no option to put apps to sd card!!!
Where did this button go?
The only thing I can move are photos, music and videos! This is CRAP!
What did happen?
My phone is rooted but not on unlocked bootloader.
How can I get this option back?
I tried "Foldermount", but despite this app will cost money it is sending my phone into bootloops!
Could please tell me someone how I can get this crucial option back??
WHY DID THEY DO THIS?
Looking at this thread, I feel we should just stop with the arguing and actually try to answer the question.
OP asked why?
So, to answer your question, as of 4.2, external storage is emulated in order to support the multi-user feature.
Read here & here.
4.2 has changed the way storage is treated by the Android OS.
This is why it is no longer possible to move applications to the external SD Card.
Further, as to how you can try to build up some extra space, it would be nice to copy your Android folder (This is usually where the big games store their files) from the root of your internal sdcard to your external storage.
Then create a soft link like this:
Code:
ln -s /storage/sdcard0/Android /storage/sdcard1/Android
Similarly, you can manually create softlinks for other large folders and move them to external storage. (Should be no problem for a power user!)
I choose to stay above the arguments in the thread & stick to the topic. If you do reply to me, please try and stay on topic if you want me to respond.
Rants, discussions and arguments can be taken over to the general section. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, just find the right place for it, that's all.
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@kgs1992; This is so far the best response I got. Thank you very much, Sir!
Unfortunately your links are worthless, because it is all related to TWRP. The only "hack" I did so far with this phone is rooting it. I am really not interested in using TWRP/CWM or ROMs the next weeks and/or months. I am really looking for an option to solve this irritating problem.
You tell me to symlink this Android folder and you "guess" that there are games. What about other files? I will read this up as I think this is the only solution I can think of right now.
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The links were meant to be informative, just to give you some info & provide a reference on which my answer is based.
Symbolic links is (currently) the only possible solution unless you plan to swap the internal and external sdcard mount points.
I don't recommend the latter though, nor can I help you with it because I haven't tried it myself.
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@thalada: Yeah, you are definitley VERY helpful. Better stick with your Real Slim Shady, maybe you will marry him one day.
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Glad i could be of help :silly:
@kingvortex: I really appreciate your efforts! But after I saw this strange "Folder Mount" app I don't think this is the right solution for me. It also needs to be unlocked for money. If my efforts with symlinking fail, I will come back for more. But your advice could be useful for users with very very much spare time. And there is no guarantee that it will work...
@kgs1992: The links are informative, no doubt about that. But I realize that even the hackers from TWRP have problems with this new behavior. This should make us think.
The ExtSD2IntSD switch thing is no option for me either. I totally agree with you!
Just give me time to read this symlink option up. I also need to know where other files than games files are stored. But I also see a problem here that different manufacturers of games store their files in different places. Some ask where they should put the data to, which is good, others (like EA) just use your internal memory without asking.
So, you see: What I need to do know is reading, reading, reading and trying, trying, trying. And maybe one day I will find a solution. But this problem was not there in 4.1.2. Time is a precious ressource nowadays. We should save it and not waste it.
All the best
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@kingvortex: I really appreciate your efforts! But after I saw this strange "Folder Mount" app I don't think this is the right solution for me. It also needs to be unlocked for money. If my efforts with symlinking fail, I will come back for more. But your advice could be useful for users with very very much spare time. And there is no guarantee that it will work...
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@kingvortex is absolutely right.
I gave you the method, i.e. symlinking.
But he, it seems, gave you an app that does the symlinking for you without you having to do much of the work.
I would say his solution is far better than mine, although both effectively do the exact same thing.
Try use GL to SD app from play store. Is worked for me.
shinpeng said:
Try use GL to SD app from play store. Is worked for me.
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Does the same as "Folder Mount": Phone reboots when I try to link with the symbol.
But thanks anyway, was worth a try.
Has anyone tried if link2sd does the trick like it did on my previous phone (neo)
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Has anyone tried if link2sd does the trick like it did on my previous phone (neo)
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You mean the app, right? No, that is the point, it does not work.
All these apps either say:
a) your device is not supported (sic!)
b) your external SD card is emulated (sic!)
These kinds of apps are obsolete now. Thanks to, well, you know already.
Symlinking does not work.
After moving a game directory to external SD card and symlinking it via "Terminal Emulator" I get the following message:
Code:
link failed: function not implemented
I also heard that symlinking is _not_ possible with FAT32 which drives my SD card.
And now?? Great.
P.S.: I have three different places to search for files before moving, btw: storage, sdcard0 and sdcard1. Veeery intelligent.
c1ph4 said:
Symlinking does not work.
After moving a game directory to external SD card and symlinking it via "Terminal Emulator" I get the following message:
Code:
link failed: function not implemented
I also heard that symlinking is _not_ possible with FAT32 which drives my SD card.
And now?? Great.
P.S.: I have three different places to search for files before moving, btw: storage, sdcard0 and sdcard1. Veeery intelligent.
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Make an ext3 partition on your external sdcard.
kgs1992 said:
Make an ext3 partition on your external sdcard.
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Did convert the file system from FAT32 to ext3. All my files are still there.
However, now Android says "SD card empty".
Perfect.
I give up. It is not possible anymore.
What I did:
1) made one partition FAT32, so that this poor little Droid can have his supreme SD card primary deluxe file system
2) made another one, ext3
I ended up with two partitions on the same SD card.
3) downloaded "Link2SD" and started it
4) first it lets you choose which file system is present on your second partition (in my case ext3). Then
5) "Link2SD" said: "Could not create mount script. Mount: invalid argument."
Finish! Nothing worked. I'm out of this. Good luck.
Hi All,
I have an LG L90 Device with a full Internal Memory. It has gotten to a point where I have to delete majority of my apps to get all my things syncing, but this is really becoming annoying to deal with now.
I do have a lot of apps (I guess 35+), but I never had an issue with Internal Memory becoming full in the past. I also have a 32 GB SD Card where I am saving all photos, videos, and music (though, I rely solely on Spotify now).
I had tried the Link2SD Method, but it isn't as effective for me, as the linked apps somehow stop responding and they just disappear on my phone, prompting me to reinstall.
I really want to fix this, as I love this phone, but just hate the fact that Lollipop will not let me automatically install all apps to the SD Card, and my Internal Memory is just full, restricting me from doing many things I would like to do with the phone.
I would love help here to fix these issues.
Hmm, Bump? Would love any possible help on fixing this issue...
Another thing I also wanted to bring up is that when I do link apps to my external SD card via LINK2SD those apps somehow become unlinked, I assume when the app updates they automatically go back to the internal memory? Not entirely sure...
me too
I think a lot of people have this issue with a "system data" checked on config =>storage, i just have install another time my lollipop 5.0.2, and right after install i checked and this system data was about 4,21 GB, i would be very happy if someone knows a way to delete, or give a way to make this ocupy less room.already did wipe cache, and nothing changed. Maybe flash a tiny rom that have all functions working on the phone, just to mention, already tried some, but always have to do an emergency flash with stock rom again. As my brother above, we waiting for some advice and tutorials !
Cheers all !
a program for Android like CCleaner would be great
would clean crap and uninstall unused APP residue
CCleaner APP might help you
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.piriform.ccleaner&hl=en
Peace
Ricci
a1yet said:
a program for Android like CCleaner would be great
would clean crap and uninstall unused APP residue
CCleaner APP might help you
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.piriform.ccleaner&hl=en
Peace
Ricci
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Thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately I have tried identical apps such as Clean Master, and it just cleans up small megabits of junk files, I am trying to find a way to at least free up a gigabyte of storage which for some complex reason seems like a really daunting task...
What have you done recently and when did you notice internal storage is full? Also what rom?
For me when I installed a custom rom for the first time, I believe that I had something extra in /cache/backup/ that caused the full storage. I believe it was a twrp backup.
hi all..anyone has the same problem??? i'm so angry, this phone is always full!!! and link2sd doesn't work
Link2SD works if you follow the instructions and have a partition on external SD formatted as ext4 (fat32 won't work to move apps). Or go to Marshmallow and use adopted storage. In any case make sure you got a reliable SD and at least Class10 speed.
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Link2SD works if you follow the instructions and have a partition on external SD formatted as ext4 (fat32 won't work to move apps). Or go to Marshmallow and use adopted storage. In any case make sure you got a reliable SD and at least Class10 speed.
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is it possible to use adoptable storage lg l90? i read isn't supported by LG
marcus82 said:
is it possible to use adoptable storage lg l90? i read isn't supported by LG
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Yes, it's possible. I'm using it now with RR Marshmallow 6.0 1, TWRP 3.0.0 DarkBlue, Open Gapps and a 16GB Class10 SanDisk uSD.
lfom said:
Yes, it's possible. I'm using it now with RR Marshmallow 6.0 1, TWRP 3.0.0 DarkBlue, Open Gapps and a 16GB C10 SanDisk uSD.
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WOW.. is there a guide? thanks
Simply insert the uSD and go to Storage and USB, tap the 3 dots menu and format it to use as internal storage. It will format the card and move all data from /sdcard to it and movable apps to it if you choose to. You won't access internal memory anymore.
Make sure you use a fast and reliable card. Also check the pros and cons first.
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Simply insert the uSD and go to Storage and USB, tap the 3 dots menu and format it to use as internal storage. It will format the card and move all data from /sdcard to it and movable apps to it if you choose to. You won't access internal memory anymore.
Make sure you use a fast and reliable card. Also check the pros and cons first.
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only a question: why You won't access internal memory anymore. ?
by file manager with root it will be impossibile to view internal memory? only sdcard ll be accessible?
Internal memory will be used to apps and apps data only, no user accessible files or folders. Of course you can use a file manager with root access to browse the files/folders, but all user files will be on uSD (it will become /sdcard).
PS: as I said, Marshmallow will format your uSD, so copy any file you may need first.
Oook thanks
all it works!!! now my girlfriend's phone has enough memory!!!! great thanks a lot!
Hello.
Its been a while and I've been using the SD as an internal memory for a while. While I love this feature there is a very weird thing with this feature that if you move an app to SD and if it gets an update, it gets moved back to the internal storage which is slightly inconvenient. However more inconvenient is the fact that all the app data gets lost in this updation procedure.
Would any kind soul suggest a workaround or a script to get around this annoying glitch? I mean I really love this feature but it obviously needs polish from Google.
Also another thing is while shifting these apps back to SD, it sometimes says not enough space (despite having lots of it). On the second try it shifts. Any idea what's up with this?
Thanks!
I am having the exact same issues and the same complain.
Being on a device having only 4GB of internal storage (that too only 2.28 GB usable) this "adopt as internal" feature in Marshmallow really came as a boon. However with these issues the whole idea becomes worthless.
I did a bit of search on Google about this feature. For nexus phones on marshmallow there is a "Migrate data" option to the SD card adopted as internal. However this is not available for our devices. It only shows up in the internal storage and lets you migrate from SD to internal? Grrrr....what good would that do?
Any kind of workaround would really help and convince me to keep this phone for another year maybe
I think you're getting confused. We too have the same option but this moving back to the internal storage on updation is something Google needs to address..
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I think you're getting confused. We too have the same option but this moving back to the internal storage on updation is something Google needs to address..
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Since google's nexus phones lack sdcard slots, this feature was probably introduced keeping android one series phones
in mind, however there is so much confusion regarding it's objective at the moment,for it is only partial implementation of sdcard as internal memory. After updates I am aleardy down to 500mb space on internal storage, the point is if despite using sdcard as internal storage if my original storage space still runs out--what purpose does it serve then? I would have used link2sd otherwise,but this feature put me like many others in dilemma.
Yeah mate, really disappointing..
I have the exact same problem
What was google thinking before releasing this half finished feature
I hope there is an update soon to fix this problem
Some apps disappear after reboot
After moving apps to sd, apps like mxplayer, Microsoft word etc just disappear.
They are automatically uninstalled.
Can anyone confirm this??
Also it would be great if someone finds a workaround these problems
Yup Firefox disappears everytime I install it. So do many other apps..
psiknight99 said:
Yup Firefox disappears everytime I install it. So do many other apps..
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This is so not cool man.
Whats the use of this feature if apps keep on disappearing
My observation is that the apps which directly get installed on SD card have these issues.
The apps that gets installed on internal first and then moved to SD, survives reboot.
Maybe app developers can make changes to their apps to support this functionality.
Clearly a half assed attempt from Google on this..I re-flashed my ROM and didn't chose the portable storage option. Link2sd doesn't work on Marshmallow yet so I'm just stuck with a typical 4GB internal memory crap phone.
psiknight99 said:
Clearly a half assed attempt from Google on this..I re-flashed my ROM and didn't chose the portable storage option. Link2sd doesn't work on Marshmallow yet so I'm just stuck with a typical 4GB internal memory crap phone.
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I hope that from here on this feature will only improve.
Lets pray that bugs will be fixed soon, and google doesn't scarps this project like other projects.
I am still using it as phone storage.. well something is better than nothing
psiknight99 said:
Clearly a half assed attempt from Google on this..I re-flashed my ROM and didn't chose the portable storage option. Link2sd doesn't work on Marshmallow yet so I'm just stuck with a typical 4GB internal memory crap phone.
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Make two partitions on your sd card, select portable storage option in Marshmallow, install apps2sd,it has all features of link2sd for free,I am using it myself.
same issue, app disappears or data gets lost or sometimes all apps start crashing untill reboot (when this happens cant modify/write anything on sd card, reboot fixes this though )
DarkAlvy said:
same issue, app disappears or data gets lost or sometimes all apps start crashing untill reboot (when this happens cant modify/write anything on sd card, reboot fixes this though )
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Like I said before, simply use sdcard as portable(don't forget to make two partitions) and use apps2sd(it also has an inbuilt partitioning tool), this is by far the best setup as of now to overcome internal memory constraint
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arshavin69 said:
Like I said before, simply use sdcard as portable(don't forget to make two partitions) and use apps2sd(it also has an inbuilt partitioning tool), this is by far the best setup as of now to overcome internal memory constraint
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But i will have to root to do that right?
arshavin69 said:
Like I said before, simply use sdcard as portable(don't forget to make two partitions) and use apps2sd(it also has an inbuilt partitioning tool), this is by far the best setup as of now to overcome internal memory constraint
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Hi @arshavin69,
I am trying to use app2sd as you explained, but I am stuck on 2nd partition mounting.
I created 2 partitions by Minitool Partition Manager (because app2sd internal partition manager cause app force close): 1st partitition fat32, 2nd partition ext4.
Once booted up, I choose "portable" and then I open app2sd: app2sd say 2nd partition is not mounted and ask to remount or recreate mount script.
If I try to remount I get an error: mounting /dev/block/vold/179:66 on /data/sdext2 failed No such file or directory.
If I try to recreate the mount script, app2sd ask to choose sd card 2nd partition and file system type.
I am choose /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 and ext4 file system, then app2sd ask to reboot.
After rebooting app2sd says again that 2nd partition is not mounted and ask to remount or recreate mount script.
Could you please explain steb by step what I have to do?
Thank you!
SOLVED dismissing the notification when the phone ask to choose the sd card mount (portable).
DarkAlvy said:
But i will have to root to do that right?
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Of course!! You can't use even link2sd without root.
DarkAlvy said:
same issue, app disappears or data gets lost or sometimes all apps start crashing untill reboot (when this happens cant modify/write anything on sd card, reboot fixes this though )
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if your apps disappear after reboot, just transfer them to internal storage and it won't disappear after that
6.0.1 has made this feature unusable.
after updating to 6.0.1 most of the apps cant be moved to external sd.
internal storage gets filled with google apps
this really sucks
abhijitkadam03 said:
After moving apps to sd, apps like mxplayer, Microsoft word etc just disappear.
They are automatically uninstalled.
Can anyone confirm this??
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Exactly! This is the issue that I was facing.
I recently put an sd card in my phone, but for some reason the os is not picking it up. I checked in settings and file manager (even in root) but could not find anything. I get the same error in the stock rom. The card is formatted to fat32. This is weird since it is the same card I used before unlocking the bootloader and rooting, where it worked well.
Also, TWRP can read it but not the os, so I know that there is no hardware issue. TWRP says that the sd card is mounted. Any ideas? I could not find anything online.
I am using a sandisk 64 gb card.
Moto G(6)
TWRP 64 bit
Lineage OS
Thanks!
Try a low level format. Every time I've seen a new card do this its been problematic throughout its life. Might want to return it if other cards work in that slot... just not worth risking data loss over a buggy flash drive.
Always format a new card with that phone. Don't use it in other phones or devices as it can cause data corruption.
Once I install a SD card in a phone, I leave it there. All up/downloads to it are done with it in the phone. The more you handle it, the more likely it will be damaged. These cards are suspectable to ESD, it takes little to damage one. They have limited ESD input protection and are much safer when in circuit.
Never touch the contacts and be aware of static discharges. If you can see, hear or feel static electricity, there's already more than enough voltage potential to damage a flash drive.
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Try a low level format. Every time I've seen a new card do this its been problematic throughout its life. Might want to return it if other cards work in that slot... just not worth risking data loss over a buggy flash drive.
Always format a new card with that phone. Don't use it in other phones or devices as it can cause data corruption.
Once I install a SD card in a phone, I leave it there. All up/downloads to it are done with it in the phone. The more you handle it, the more likely it will be damaged. These cards are suspectable to ESD, it takes little to damage one. They have limited ESD input protection and are much safer when in circuit.
Never touch the contacts and be aware of static discharges. If you can see, hear or feel static electricity, there's already more than enough voltage potential to damage a flash drive.
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Thanks for the reply! It weird cause the card works perfectly fine with another moto g6. Also, I am unable to format on the phone, since it does not pick it up.
I can only view it on the custom recovery TWRP. This leads me to believe that it is an issue with the software, and not the card or reader in the phone.
The phone is also not picking up other cards. I have no idea what the issue is. Also, the custom rom seems to have no problem with sd cards as others have used it just fine. Do you have any ideas? I really appreciate the help as I have been trying for days now trying to get this to work.
HDXKohl said:
Thanks for the reply! It weird cause the card works perfectly fine with another moto g6. Also, I am unable to format on the phone, since it does not pick it up.
I can only view it on the custom recovery TWRP. This leads me to believe that it is an issue with the software, and not the card or reader in the phone.
The phone is also not picking up other cards. I have no idea what the issue is. Also, the custom rom seems to have no problem with sd cards as others have used it just fine. Do you have any ideas? I really appreciate the help as I have been trying for days now trying to get this to work.
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It seems the issue is the phone. Carefully inspect the phones contacts for damage.
Try clearing the system cache.
Turn off Developer options temporary if on.
Try a hard reboot.
A system apk or it's data may be corrupted... there may be a bunch of dependencies here, so finding the culprit if any could be hard to find.
Have you installed or uninstalled any apps that may have effected it? Poorly written ones will sometimes alter hidden settings.
If you did a OS upgrade without doing a factory reset, now is the time. Otherwise it's always preferable to find the root cause rather than blindly fix issues with a reset.
It could be a mobo failure but this is probably the least likely cause.
Play with it... many times the answer is staring at you. Double check drop down settings and permissions.
blackhawk said:
It seems the issue is the phone. Carefully inspect the phones contacts for damage.
Try clearing the system cache.
Turn off Developer options temporary if on.
Try a hard reboot.
A system apk or it's data may be corrupted... there may be a bunch of dependencies here, so finding the culprit if any could be hard to find.
Have you installed or uninstalled any apps that may have effected it? Poorly written ones will sometimes alter hidden settings.
If you did a OS upgrade without doing a factory reset, now is the time. Otherwise it's always preferable to find the root cause rather than blindly fix issues with a reset.
It could be a mobo failure but this is probably the least likely cause.
Play with it... many times the answer is staring at you. Double check drop down settings and permissions.
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I've tried reinstalling the rom with multiple resets (factory, advanced wipe, format data) but to no avail. TWRP can still read it, so I think the hardware should be ok. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks for your help!
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I've tried reinstalling the rom with multiple resets (factory, advanced wipe, format data) but to no avail. TWRP can still read it, so I think the hardware should be ok. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks for your help!
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You're welcome.
Could TWRP's ability to access SD card to be a clue?
I don't root, my partition knowledge is limited, but could the issue be with data on one of the internal memory partitions?
Maybe a bad instruction set on the /misc partition? Be careful...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/info-android-device-partitions-and-filesystems.3586565/
This is interesting... I'm curious what's causing this.
Your hardware is ok.
I'm wondering why you use FAT32? SDs with 64GB+ normally uses exFAT. So, first I would try to format it manually to exFAT in TWRP's commandline. Maybe this could help.
First unmount the card (main screen > unmount) and then execute
Code:
mkexfatfs /dev/block/mmcblk1
WoKoschekk said:
Your hardware is ok.
I'm wondering why you use FAT32? SDs with 64GB+ normally uses exFAT. So, first I would try to format it manually to exFAT in TWRP's commandline. Maybe this could help.
First unmount the card (main screen > unmount) and then execute
Code:
mkexfatfs /dev/block/mmcblk1
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I ran the code successfully, but it does not seem to change anything. However, I did get a decryption error and then wiped the data to solve it.
WoKoschekk said:
Your hardware is ok.
I'm wondering why you use FAT32? SDs with 64GB+ normally uses exFAT. So, first I would try to format it manually to exFAT in TWRP's commandline. Maybe this could help.
First unmount the card (main screen > unmount) and then execute
Code:
mkexfatfs /dev/block/mmcblk1
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Any other suggestions? I'm stuck.
HDXKohl said:
I recently put an sd card in my phone, but for some reason the os is not picking it up. I checked in settings and file manager (even in root) but could not find anything. I get the same error in the stock rom. The card is formatted to fat32. This is weird since it is the same card I used before unlocking the bootloader and rooting, where it worked well.
Also, TWRP can read it but not the os, so I know that there is no hardware issue. TWRP says that the sd card is mounted. Any ideas? I could not find anything online.
I am using a sandisk 64 gb card.
Moto G(6)
TWRP 64 bit
Lineage OS
Thanks!
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the error is your fat32 format... and no i dont make magic, and no, I dont have a magic method to you format it, so put on a pc and format on PC I has a 64gb sd card and works well in my two moto g6 ... and is exFat format.
Android formats SD cards
- up to 32GB > FAT32
- 64GB+ > exFAT
But SD cards with 64GB in FAT32 can be mounted by the system, too. (works fine for my Moto G6, no root)
brunogroa said:
and no, I dont have a magic method to you format it, so put on a pc and format on PC
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It's already formatted in exFAT by using the terminal command mkexfatfs within TWRP:
HDXKohl said:
I ran the code successfully, but it does not seem to change anything
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It's exactly the same binary as used by the stock ROM.
TWRP > mkexfatfs v1.2.2
Stock ROM > mkexfatfs v1.2.6
Try another card, make sure it's specs are compatible with the phone and it's fast enough.
Never encrypt SD cards or you will lose data, sooner or latter.
If it's not the phone when I see cards do this it indicates card hardware damage. They may function but they will have continuous issues throughout their life.
WoKoschekk said:
Android formats SD cards
- up to 32GB > FAT32
- 64GB+ > exFAT
But SD cards with 64GB in FAT32 can be mounted by the system, too. (works fine for my Moto G6, no root)
It's already formatted in exFAT by using the terminal command mkexfatfs within TWRP:
It's exactly the same binary as used by the stock ROM.
TWRP > mkexfatfs v1.2.2
Stock ROM > mkexfatfs v1.2.6
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Oops my bad. Sorry for the confusion. I meant the sd card was formatted, but still not detected.
HDXKohl said:
Oops my bad. Sorry for the confusion. I meant the sd card was formatted, but still not detected.
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Try a low level format of the card on the PC using a speciality formatting apk.
After multiple reinstalls and reformattings, I one day tried to reinstall the stock rom with Motorola's tool (Rescue and Smart Assistant). That seemed to do the trick!