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Hey Guys,
So After all of the recent questions and concerns I have seen and answered, I have decided to make a thread to help users understand the new file structure of android 4.2.x. I hope this will help those of you with questions and concerns and make for a smoother transition from 4.1.x and touch wiz roms.
I will break this into three categories........
First I will explain what the file system is and why it is present and how it affects you......
Second is if you haven't yet but are planning on making the jump to 4.2.x.
Third will be if you have already made the jump without doing your homework. (For those of you wondering where your files are, wondering why your sd card was formatted, or cant find your recovery backups..... This section is for you!!)
Section 1.)
What is the new file system and what the hell is this /0 folder?
With Android 4.2, Google introduced multiple users as a new feature. In order to accommodate multiple users, Google is now giving each user their own folder for storage. What happens is 4.2 uses an emulator to make different users and uses the /0 folder as the default users storage on the sd card. It doesn't recognize anything on the root of the sd card only whats in /0. To support multi-user capabilities this will be the norm... for each user, there will be a sequentially numbered folder in /data/media (/data/media/0, /data/media/1)...
And for each user, within Android, this will be symlinked to /sdcard & /storage/sdcard0... for user 1, /sdcard = /storage/sdcard0 = /data/media/0... for user 2, /sdcard = /storage/sdcard0 = /data/media/0...
These are emulated storage points... /data/media/0 = /storage/emulated/0, /data/media/1 = /storage/emulated/1
Without root access, each user will just see /sdcard/ and will not be able to access the other emulated storage points...
In the recovery mode, however, /sdcard is mapped to /data/media which is why you need to navigate to the "0" folder to see your files!
So in order to access your internal storage files they will be in data/media/0. So for example to access the backup location In titanium backup after you flash navigate to data/media/0/TitaniumBackup. (Thanks to ktetreault)
That being said, If you already flashed a 4.2 rom without preparation, your files aren't lost they are just inaccessible they are just not in the proper place for 4.2 to see them.
So now that we have all the technical stuff out of the way...... Lets get into how to either prevent or fix this issue.
Section 2.)
Preparing to flash a 4.2 rom from a touch wiz rom or an aosp 4.1.x based rom.
Okay, so you have touch wiz or aosp 4.1.x of some sort and your ready to try out the goodness of 4.2?
First backup your ext sd card to your pc or if a pc is unavailable (and your willing to take a risk) use a file explorer on your phone such as Es file explorer from the market to transfer the contents of the ext sd card to your internal sd card. I highly suggest avoiding using the phone as some hiccups can occur. I have done it successfully myself but have heard others who have lost their files during transfer because they left the app while it was transferring. If you do use this method DO NOT LEAVE THE APP UNTIL THE FILE TRANSFER IS COMPLETE.
Second Format your ext sd card so we have a clean slate to work with as this will help tremendously to avoid any headaches.
Third Install the latest recovery of your choice. The reason for this is that the older recoveries are not updated for 4.2 and will continuously create a new /0 folder every time you flash a new rom. Follow the instructions to install in the applicable thread.
Thanks to naddict for posting the links.... These are all flashable zips thru recovery
TWRP 2.4.1.0 - http://d-h.st/9cL
CWM 6.0.2.3 - http://d-h.st/jbT
CWM Touch 6.0.2.3 - http://d-h.st/8A9
Fourth Flash the 4.2 rom of your choosing per the instructions of the developers OP in their thread.
Set your phone up as usual and then restore the files from your backup on your pc or move them back from the internal sd card using es file explorer again. Keep in mind that the /0 folder is your new sd card storage. Now you are good to go and enjoy the new features and benefits of 4.2 and not have to search for your files :good:
Section 3.)
Okay so you got overly excited and flashed a 4.2 rom........ OMG!!! All my files are gone!!!! I can't restore any backups and all my precious files have disappeared!! Why was my sd card formatted?????
Relax.... Your files didn't go any where they are exactly how you left them you just can't see them.....
I will walk you thru 4 easy steps to get your files back and put you back on track.
First Make sure you have the latest recovery of your choice. If needed refer to the links posted in section 1. If you don't do this you will see a duplicate /0 folder created every time you flash a new 4.2 rom.
Second You won't be able to find your backups thru recovery. The easiest method I found is to download any touch wiz rom. Wipe your phone completely and then flash the touch wiz rom you downloaded. Reboot and go thru the setup and what not.
Third Now install es file explorer or the app of your choice. Next copy everything from the root of the sd card into the /0 folder that 4.2 had created oh so nicely for you.
Fourth Reboot into recovery and re-flash the 4.2 rom you began with. After going thru the initial rom setup you will see that are of your files are back intact and ready for you to access.
Hopefully this has helped those of you with questions and concerns about upgrading to 4.2.x. If i missed anything please feel free to let me know and ill include it here or address any further questions.
Thanks to:
Sundawg of TBD
Koush Of CWM
Team Win
And All of the devs on xda
Hope I have helped if so feel free to press thanks!!
Thank you for taking the time to write this. This should help a lot of people.
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Thank you for taking the time to write this. This should help a lot of people.
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No problem. I was answering this a few times recently and I know I was baffled at first. As well I didn't see any other threads regarding this so I figured it may help.
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If i am currently on a 4.1 ROM and don't have an external sd(i only have the internal storage), will the new 4.2 file system affect me when i flash a 4.2 ROM?
So far i have backed up apps+data with titanium backup, and im ready to flash liquid smooth ROM using twrp. I just want to know if after flashing my internal storage contents will still be there and i will be able to restore apps with tb.
Outstanding guide, good work!
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This should help a lot of people, nice work! I will add this to the FAQ.
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If i am currently on a 4.1 ROM and don't have an external sd(i only have the internal storage), will the new 4.2 file system affect me when i flash a 4.2 ROM?
So far i have backed up apps+data with titanium backup, and im ready to flash liquid smooth ROM using twrp. I just want to know if after flashing my internal storage contents will still be there and i will be able to restore apps with tb.
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No you shouldn't be affected bud I would only suggest getting an sd card just to backup anything important in case of a freak error during flashing or accidental wiping of internal sd.
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Towle said:
This should help a lot of people, nice work! I will add this to the FAQ.
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Thanks i appreciate you including it in your thread.
Thetenthdr said:
Outstanding guide, good work!
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Thanks a lot took me a little while to get it all together.
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chromium96 said:
If i am currently on a 4.1 ROM and don't have an external sd(i only have the internal storage), will the new 4.2 file system affect me when i flash a 4.2 ROM?
So far i have backed up apps+data with titanium backup, and im ready to flash liquid smooth ROM using twrp. I just want to know if after flashing my internal storage contents will still be there and i will be able to restore apps with tb.
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Yes, but you will have to set the backup location In titanium backup after you flash to data/media/0/TitaniumBackup
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Yes, but you will have to set the backup location In titanium backup after you flash to data/media/0/TitaniumBackup
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Thanks for informing I'll add that to the op as well.
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this was of great help
When I went to 4.2.1 I did not understand the file system change. I had to use my backup phone for 5 days before I finally got my SMSand MMS and Launcher Pro restored.
Then I wiped and flashed again and it created a new "0" directory. I have been afraid to do anything but dirty flash since.
This finally explains it all and I feel confident in wiping again.
Thank you so much.
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When I went to 4.2.1 I did not understand the file system change. I had to use my backup phone for 5 days before I finally got my SMSand MMS and Launcher Pro restored.
Then I wiped and flashed again and it created a new "0" directory. I have been afraid to do anything but dirty flash since.
This finally explains it all and I feel confident in wiping again.
Thank you so much.
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No problem bud that's why I created the thread to help everyone understand and to give you guys a place to ask.
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You rock, thx for the info, looks like it was a lot of work but good idea after so many posts asking about the same thing
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You rock, thx for the info, looks like it was a lot of work but good idea after so many posts asking about the same thing
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No problem it was my pleasure. Hopefully will cut the redundancy lol
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If you are missing your /sdcard/download/ file:
Go to: /mnt/shell/emulated/download/
+Bound for Valhalla!
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If you are missing your /sdcard/download/ file:
Go to: /mnt/shell/emulated/download/
+Bound for Valhalla!
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Yup that will work but quite an annoying work around Lol that's why I showed you guys how to prevent this or fix it so this won't be needed every time you need a file
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Great work, very informative and easy to read...
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Great work, very informative and easy to read...
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Hey, quick question, I bounced off another ROM onto liquidsmooth without updating my recovery and ended up with an extra '0' folder, can I move my files out of there and delete it safely?
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Hey, quick question, I bounced off another ROM onto liquidsmooth without updating my recovery and ended up with an extra '0' folder, can I move my files out of there and delete it safely?
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Yup no problem just delete the innermost one without your files and you will be good to go.
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rawdaddymagraden said:
Yup no problem just delete the innermost one without your files and you will be good to go.
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Pimp, thx a bunch!
Process: I was running goodness rom and decided to run Liquid smooth. Decided to switch back but couldn't find backup cause its on sdc 0 i believe. Couldn't back up with twrp. Decided to reflash goodness and put apps back with titanium but titanium couldn't find apps. I think I read somewhere that you have to merge something. Helppp! ! Thanks in advance
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Excuse me. .I couldn't find backup on twrp.
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Your stuff is not lost.... All Android 4.2 ROMs split your SD card in 2 bc of the multi user feature. All of your stuff should be on sd card 01.
How do I get there in twrp though? I see two options in the restore column and both show up blank? Internal and external storage
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How do I get there in twrp though? I see two options in the restore column and both show up blank? Internal and external storage
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Get handy with a file manager.
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If you install cwm recovery you will be able to see it.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb374/TexasEpic/ThePeoplesROM-KennyGlass123/daniel4653.png
Dled cwm recovery and went to restore. ..no files found. ...
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Dled cwm recovery and went to restore. ..no files found. ...
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You didn't say you were trying to restore. Twrp backups are in different folder than cwm backups.
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Process: I was running goodness rom and decided to run Liquid smooth. Decided to switch back but couldn't find backup cause its on sdc 0 i believe. Couldn't back up with twrp. Decided to reflash goodness and put apps back with titanium but titanium couldn't find apps. I think I read somewhere that you have to merge something. Helppp! ! Thanks in advance
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Just move everything that is in your "0" folder to you sdcard root or you external SD card. Recovery can't see all of the folders for some reason. At least that's how I fixed it.
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I apologize. From the beginning of flashing Liquid Smooth I have not been able to restore a backup back to goodness bc twrp can not find it. I found out how to get my apps back in titanium by changing paths but I would like to restore my phone to the backup I made before flashing LS.
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I'm moving everything now and see what happens
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I'm moving everything now and see what happens
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When moving between 4.1.x ( / storage / sdcard0 / ) and 4.2.x based roms
everything for 4.2.x is moved into your
/ storage / sdcard0 / emulated / 0 /
In order for you to get it back just get root explorer and move everything thats inside
' / storage / sdcard0 / emulated / 0 / '
to
' / storage / sdcard0 / '
if twrp STILL doesn't see the necessary nandroid backups then you'll need to flash to a 4.1.x based roms
and then redo the process.
Everything should be fine after that and all you need to do is reboot your phone twice. once for the phone to read
all the files in the root of the sdcard and then again going into custom recovery to find your twrp backup files.
You now and can restore from the nandroid you previously had.
twrp and cwm are both the same its just most recommend using others because of the extra features it has.
all in all, both CAN'T read ALL files but it should be able to read ALL folders.
I've been switching back and forth as well from PA, PAC-man, and LS and what i usually do is flash to 4.1.x
and then move the files, clearing cache and dalvik cache then rebooting and my phone hasn't ran into any
problems from doing that.
If you're staying on LS and trying to restore BACK to The Goodness JB rom, then move this folder
' / Emulated / 0 / TWRP / '
to
' / Storage / sdcard 0 / '
and twrp should be able to read the nandroid because the path to backup and restore is usually ' sdcard0 / TWRP '
or when using an external sd card
' / ExtsdCard / TWRP ' <- JB default location
' / sdcard1 / TWRP ' AOSP default location
Hopefully this info helps you.
Spark91
Your post should have it's own sticky. I've seen this issue repeatidly, and a lot of users end up giving up and staying with either TW or AOSP.
It's only a work around for now until custom recoveries can be fully optimized for 4.2.x based roms reading
from the ' / emulated / 0 / ' folder instead of the sdcards root.
Yeah, it's actually been one of the reasons I've been sticking with TW Roms. I remember that headache with the Gnex. It's terrifying when you don't know what's going on. Lol
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I apologize. From the beginning of flashing Liquid Smooth I have not been able to restore a backup back to goodness bc twrp can not find it. I found out how to get my apps back in titanium by changing paths but I would like to restore my phone to the backup I made before flashing LS.
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Which version of TWRP are you running? I know that the older versions had a lot of trouble going between 4.2 and 4.1 Roms. They have done a good job of fixing this recently. I'm currently on TWRP 2.4.1.0 and it's been working fine for me. Try the newest TWRP file.
Also, as far as I'm aware, you WILL NOT be able to restore TWRP nandroids from CWM. They use different organization schemes when running Nandroids, so you can't switch between the two and restore backups willy-nilly..
My recommendation, update to the latest TWRP and see if you can find the files. Otherwise, go into your Root explorer and copy everything from the "0" folder to the base folder. It's tedious and time-consuming, but it should work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36959843
[Guide][How To] Fix Sdcard / Find backups after cm10.1 Flash!
Had this exact problem. This is how I fix mine.
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Thanks everyone for your input. The verdict:
I was so impatient i decided to back up my current rom, locate where that folder was via es file explorer, moved my backup to that exact folder and ta daaa!! Only thing is my sd card is crazy now cause i tried so many things and moved so many things around (i have a sdcard 0 0 0 directory) and i put my whole "0" folder on my ext sd card which took up a lot of space. I took the 0 folder off and put it on my desktop. Im missing a few things but from what i can see, nothing too crucial thus far.
My future plans: I just unrooted to accept update ( running mb1 now, what is that all about). So after class i will be rerooting and throwing Goodness back on there. If i run into any problems, ill be back (terminator voice)
Okay this is weird lol..I tried searching and couldn't find anything. .for instance when I flash to aosp then flash back to a tw rom...the phone storage seems to be on a separate partition and it's empty none of my original files are present. ..if I go to file manager in twrp I can see my files but back in tw it's like a fresh storage with nothing lol...I can flash back to aosp and backup my crap then format internal storage and data then move the stuff back but that's a headache. Any how to stop that from doing this to my storage when flashing from aosp to tw? It must be a Samsung thing because it also does this on my friends s3...the past I've had htc phones and never have had this slight headache. Sorry for rambling. .but I'd greatly appreciate the feedback. Thank you
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What AOSP ROM did you flash and what Android version it is?
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mar.ioo said:
What AOSP ROM did you flash and what Android version it is?
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It's done that with cm10.1 and ptmr3's aosp rom both 4.2.2
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It's done that with cm10.1 and ptmr3's aosp rom both 4.2.2
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Its because Android 4.2.x support multiusers, once you flash a 4.2.x ROM you will now have a storage called /0 rather than /sdcard thats the default storage location. You can switch between /0 and /sdcard by moving all the data and deleting unnecessary files using you computer or ES File Explorer.
When switching from 4.2.x to 4.1.x move the files with ES File Explorer. In ES File Explorer go to Settings>Root Settings and tick the first three options. Them being Root Explorer, Up to root and Mount file system. You can find the actual TW storage in mnt/shell/emulated once you enabled the options in root settings.
Kinda hard at first but you'll get the hang of it No other workaround.
Edit: Another thing... In 4.2.x you wont see your pictures if they are in the /sdcard. You will have to move them to the 4.2.x storage /0
In my case when I switch to TW (rarely), i only move my TWRP folder.
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Thank you..that makes sense
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mrjaydee82 said:
Thank you..that makes sense
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You're most welcome! Here if any other help needed
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there is a simple workaround..
Just flash the attached file any time you downgrade from a 4.2.2 AOSP to a TW rom, and this fix takes care of all of that for you automatically..
Flash this after you flash the TW rom, but, before you reboot....
When I go back to tw there is a file 0 in my internal with empty copies of all of my internal files, I just delete the whole thing, reboot, and everything is back.
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When I go back to tw there is a file 0 in my internal with empty copies of all of my internal files, I just delete the whole thing, reboot, and everything is back.
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Please my friend, read! It just a couple of post above yours.
Its because Android 4.2.x support multiusers, once you flash a 4.2.x ROM you will now have a storage called /0 rather than /sdcard thats the default storage location. You can switch between /0 and /sdcard by moving all the data and deleting unnecessary files using you computer or ES File Explorer.
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Its because Android 4.2.x support multiusers, once you flash a 4.2.x ROM you will now have a storage called /0 rather than /sdcard thats the default storage location. You can switch between /0 and /sdcard by moving all the data and deleting unnecessary files using you computer or ES File Explorer.
When switching from 4.2.x to 4.1.x move the files with ES File Explorer. In ES File Explorer go to Settings>Root Settings and tick the first three options. Them being Root Explorer, Up to root and Mount file system. You can find the actual TW storage in mnt/shell/emulated once you enabled the options in root settings.
Kinda hard at first but you'll get the hang of it No other workaround.
Edit: Another thing... In 4.2.x you wont see your pictures if they are in the /sdcard. You will have to move them to the 4.2.x storage /0
In my case when I switch to TW (rarely), i only move my TWRP folder.
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Thank You
I just experienced this exact same issue and was confused. I just went from SOA 4.2.2 to JediXP 12 to give TW a go again for a while
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I just experienced this exact same issue and was confused. I just went from SOA 4.2.2 to JediXP 12 to give TW a go again for a while
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You're welcome bud! if you flashed a 4.2.x ROM just to see how it was and switched back to TW you can just delete the /0 storage as it probably wont have any files, just empy folders.
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there is a simple workaround..
Just flash the attached file any time you downgrade from a 4.2.2 AOSP to a TW rom, and this fix takes care of all of that for you automatically..
Flash this after you flash the TW rom, but, before you reboot....
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Ooooh awesome. ..ill try this next...tyvm
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Hey guys yesterday i tried to make a backup using clockwork recovery and it failed and now when i check my memory it says 800 free of 12.0 gb.
I dont know what to do there is no file or anything. Should i try to format my card?
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Hey guys yesterday i tried to make a backup using clockwork recovery and it failed and now when i check my memory it says 800 free of 12.0 gb.
I dont know what to do there is no file or anything. Should i try to format my card?
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Still need help please! I really dont want to replace my S3 for $125. Im sure something is able to fix it
What version of CWM do you have and what ROM are you running? And did you have that little space left all along or was it only after you tried making a backup?
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What version of CWM do you have and what ROM are you running? And did you have that little space left all along or was it only after you tried making a backup?
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Im not sure but its not that i tried to backup a stock version of the latest legit ROM from samsung and it failed and phone restarted and now it show like 500 mb's left on my phone. I check all files on the phone and nothing is taking up space all the files on my phone together is like 2gb. not sure whats wrong. I installed a different rom to check if thats a issue with the stock Samsung ROM but nope it still same.
EDIT: I just tried to format the DATA partition which it shows takes up 12GB but didnt do anything.
Well if you're running an older version of CWM, you will have issues with any 4.3 roms, stock or not. I would firstly upgrade to the latest version of CWM, and then if you can, use a root Explorer either on your phone or laptop to see hidden files.
I personally had an issue due to having an older version of CWM, and I had a few gb of data hidden behind a bunch of nested 0 folders.
If you still don't see anything, then maybe a format of the internal SD thru CWM is in order. Hopefully you have/are able to back up all that info before you need to do that tho.
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Well if you're running an older version of CWM, you will have issues with any 4.3 roms, stock or not. I would firstly upgrade to the latest version of CWM, and then if you can, use a root Explorer either on your phone or laptop to see hidden files.
I personally had an issue due to having an older version of CWM, and I had a few gb of data hidden behind a bunch of nested 0 folders.
If you still don't see anything, then maybe a format of the internal SD thru CWM is in order. Hopefully you have/are able to back up all that info before you need to do that tho.
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I am running the LATEST version of CWM i remembered i checked like 2 weeks ago i can check again but shouldnt be a problem. Ill check right now with root explorer and see if i find any files. I already backed up everything on my SD card.
Hello I have a galaxy s3 and I tried rooting my phone all root has failed after the kit kat update but untill I tried towel root which ended up working but right when I did it my phone is rooted but I keep getting the camera failed error so if somrone could help fix my camera it will be much appreciated
Thanks
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Christopherx999 said:
Hello I have a galaxy s3 and I tried rooting my phone all root has failed after the kit kat update but untill I tried towel root which ended up working but right when I did it my phone is rooted but I keep getting the camera failed error so if somrone could help fix my camera it will be much appreciated
Thanks
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simplest fix without using the root that you gained would be just disable the stock samsung camera then download one from the play store....but if you wanna use the root you just gained i would say download this then extract the samsung camera from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2741413 then with the root browser just delete the samsung app that you have installed and put the one you extracted in its place then fix the permissions then reboot and it should work now
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simplest fix without using the root that you gained would be just disable the stock samsung camera then download one from the play store....but if you wanna use the root you just gained i would say download this then extract the samsung camera from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2741413 then with the root browser just delete the samsung app that you have installed and put the one you extracted in its place then fix the permissions then reboot and it should work now
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How do I extract the samsung camera thats the one thing I dont know how to do cause I dont wana have to wipe any data I dont wanna screw things up worse all ive done is root do custom recoveries and custom roms and thats it never knew how to extract cause where would the camera be and how would I reinstall it without losing data
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How do I extract the samsung camera thats the one thing I dont know how to do cause I dont wana have to wipe any data I dont wanna screw things up worse all ive done is root do custom recoveries and custom roms and thats it never knew how to extract cause where would the camera be and how would I reinstall it without losing data
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i extracted it for you just use root browser to install it as a system app follow this video (same basic thing just use root browser that i provided and this apk) just instead of hitting install after you move the apk and fix the permissions reboot the phone and it will go in the system/app folder
I tried doing it and the camera just disapeared I tried installing it and said error parsing package
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I tried doing it and the camera just disapeared I tried installing it and said error parsing package
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well if that didn't work im sorry you'll have too Odin back to Stock ND8 or NDC depending which one you have or flash Wicked X rom or the Philz flashable rom that i provided earlier
Ok I did all the permissions right and it still says camera failed still and wont I have to wipe my phone data if I do that and btw is there any other fixes possibly
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Ok I did all the permissions right and it still says camera failed still and wont I have to wipe my phone data if I do that and btw is there any other fixes possibly
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not that i know of :/ im sorry dude
Its okay but I have a question thats off topic but Obvisly u know how to do alot of thing I have my backup bro and its screwing up cause kit kat wont let me do the ext. Sd card I read about this fix 2. Use a root-enabled file manager and navigate to /system/etc/permissions
3. Edit platform.xml and find “WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE“
4. Add an additional group definition for this permission: <group gid=”media_rw” />
5. Save the changes and restart your device
6. You are now able to write on your external SD card again
How to add an additional group defintion like there saying jc thanks
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Christopherx999 said:
Its okay but I have a question thats off topic but Obvisly u know how to do alot of thing I have my backup bro and its screwing up cause kit kat wont let me do the ext. Sd card I read about this fix 2. Use a root-enabled file manager and navigate to /system/etc/permissions
3. Edit platform.xml and find “WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE“
4. Add an additional group definition for this permission: <group gid=”media_rw” />
5. Save the changes and restart your device
6. You are now able to write on your external SD card again
How to add an additional group defintion like there saying jc thanks
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you mean to be able to send apps to your external SD instead of internal?
Yes ive tried using the apps for it and writing it but it still wont let me write to the external sd card and its messing up my my backup pro and titanium backup where it wont let me change to paths to there since kit kat and then im getting the insufficient space error from titanium when I have like 6 gbs on my ext. Sd card and it says it even when I try to backup even just facebook cause I was just gonna switch to CM rom cause of camera still screwing up but I wanna backup my things first but it wont let me and it pointless to do internal since I gotta wipe the data anyways but thanks
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Yes ive tried using the apps for it and writing it but it still wont let me write to the external sd card and its messing up my my backup pro and titanium backup where it wont let me change to paths to there since kit kat and then im getting the insufficient space error from titanium when I have like 6 gbs on my ext. Sd card and it says it even when I try to backup even just facebook cause I was just gonna switch to CM rom cause of camera still screwing up but I wanna backup my things first but it wont let me and it pointless to do internal since I gotta wipe the data anyways but thanks
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Even if you sent the apps to your external SD they would still be wiped if you do a full wipe in order to flash a new rom....but what you can do is copy the apps data to your external SD with a root browser. Basically make a copy of the "Android<Data" sub folder from your Internal SD then change the name of the Android Folder then paste it to your external SD and the apps data it self will be safe even if you wipe to flash a new rom...