[Q] Moving files from internal to external storage - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi there,
As we all know there is an issue with moving files from internal to external storage due to implements from kitkat.
I was just wondering if there is a was a solution to this without rooting?
I am unrooted and was hoping there was a fix for it.
Thanks in advance.

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erichung_13 said:
Hi there,
As we all know there is an issue with moving files from internal to external storage due to implements from kitkat.
I was just wondering if there is a was a solution to this without rooting?
I am unrooted and was hoping there was a fix for it.
Thanks in advance.
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I have been looking into this, the past 3 days and from my research I could say the answer is... no.
Everything I found on the net requires root access.
On my previous phone, a Note 3, I faced the same issue and when I formated the ext sd from within the phone, the problem mysteriously went away and I had -full- access to the ext sd.
Tried it on the M8 but no luck.
Why dont you also give it a try (after backing up your ext sd ofcourse) and tell me if you had any result.
My M8 is international version by the way. No carriers.

erichung_13 said:
Hi there,
As we all know there is an issue with moving files from internal to external storage due to implements from kitkat.
I was just wondering if there is a was a solution to this without rooting?
I am unrooted and was hoping there was a fix for it.
Thanks in advance.
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I'm rooted but I think I remember being able to transfer files between the internal and external storage by connecting my phone to my computer and doing it on my computer. Try that if you haven't already.

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oshinqwe said:
I'm rooted but I think I remember being able to transfer files between the internal and external storage by connecting my phone to my computer and doing it on my computer. Try that if you haven't already.
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Yes my friend, via pc it is possible. I suppose the OP,like myself, is looking for a solution from within the phone.
Thanks.

erichung_13 said:
Hi there,
As we all know there is an issue with moving files from internal to external storage due to implements from kitkat.
I was just wondering if there is a was a solution to this without rooting?
I am unrooted and was hoping there was a fix for it.
Thanks in advance.
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Root your phone and try es file explorer with root access.

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Jyotirdeb said:
Root your phone and try es file explorer with root access.
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I believe the question is: can something be done without rooting?

I am looking for a way to make SD card writable to apps also.

Sn8kbordin said:
I am looking for a way to make SD card writable to apps also.
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With the Update to 4.4.3 HTC included a file explorer to give a solution for this kitkat security feature. I already flashed the OTA to 4.4.3 aka firmware 2.22.401.4 and in fact moving files from the internal storage to sd card works with the file explorer delivered by HTC.
Hope this answer helps!?

HTCNerdYoda said:
With the Update to 4.4.3 HTC included a file explorer to give a solution for this kitkat security feature. I already flashed the OTA to 4.4.3 aka firmware 2.22.401.4 and in fact moving files from the internal storage to sd card works with the file explorer delivered by HTC.
Hope this answer helps!?
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Thank you.
I made apps access external SD card this way: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54696085&postcount=13

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[Q] External SD Card is not writable. Fixing permissions does not work or help.

I'm currently running Stock TW 4.1.1 because it just works SO well for me. I've not bothered to upgrade since I bought this phone almost a year ago now I think..?
I'm fully rooted though and I'm running the Note 2 keyboard etc.
Anyway I finally decided to try an upgrade. I tried using the Stock MOD 4.3 ROM which was MUCH slower then my 4.1.1 ROM so I Nandroided back to my backup.
I've noticed that my external 16GB SD Card is no longer working though. I mean, it works. I can access my files and open them BUT the card is not writable. If I check the file permissions I can clearly see it's not set right. If I try to change the file permissions in something like ES File Explorer or Root Explorer I just get errors about not being able to change permissions.
If I boot into TWRP and run the "Fix Permissions" this doesn't help either.
Again this is for my EXTERNAL SD Card, not the built in SD Card.
kdoggy said:
I'm currently running Stock TW 4.1.1 because it just works SO well for me. I've not bothered to upgrade since I bought this phone almost a year ago now I think..?
I'm fully rooted though and I'm running the Note 2 keyboard etc.
Anyway I finally decided to try an upgrade. I tried using the Stock MOD 4.3 ROM which was MUCH slower then my 4.1.1 ROM so I Nandroided back to my backup.
I've noticed that my external 16GB SD Card is no longer working though. I mean, it works. I can access my files and open them BUT the card is not writable. If I check the file permissions I can clearly see it's not set right. If I try to change the file permissions in something like ES File Explorer or Root Explorer I just get errors about not being able to change permissions.
If I boot into TWRP and run the "Fix Permissions" this doesn't help either.
Again this is for my EXTERNAL SD Card, not the built in SD Card.
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Have you tried backing up the contents of the sd card and formatting it? Either from within the phone's storage menu or another device.
dntesinfrno said:
Have you tried backing up the contents of the sd card and formatting it? Either from within the phone's storage menu on another device?
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No I have not. I wanted to see if there was a way to do it without formatting first but if no one has any other idea's, I might have to try that.
kdoggy said:
No I have not. I wanted to see if there was a way to do it without formatting first but if no one has any other idea's, I might have to try that.
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That would be my first move to rule out a potential hardware failure, assuming you have the means to do so without much trouble.
Well being that it started right after a Nandroid restore I'm thinking it's not hardware failure related but you never know.
I guess it wouldn't take too long to do that. I'll give it a go.
Yep that did it. I guess I was WAY over thinking the issue.
I'm able to save porn to my external SD Card again so that is a major plus!
kdoggy said:
Yep that did it. I guess I was WAY over thinking the issue.
I'm able to save porn to my external SD Card again so that is a major plus!
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lol as long as the porn is ok

SD card problem

Anyone having problems with sd card on LG G3?
qwerty1q said:
Anyone having problems with sd card on LG G3?
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What do you mean, trouble reading or writing to the sdcard? Try formatting the card on the phone itself, that usualy works.
What are you trying to do with the card? it might be that you just are not aware with how Android Kitkat treats the sd card slot?
Lennyuk said:
What are you trying to do with the card? it might be that you just are not aware with how Android Kitkat treats the sd card slot?
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Probably......only File Manager can write or delete files on my sd card, Xplore or a different Manager can't, is it normal in KitKat?
qwerty1q said:
Probably......only File Manager can write or delete files on my sd card, Xplore or a different Manager can't, is it normal in KitKat?
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Apps can only write and edit files that they themselves created on the SD card which is why third party apps are not working. It is to stop rouge apps deleting / creating / modifying files that they shouldn't be.
qwerty1q said:
Probably......only File Manager can write or delete files on my sd card, Xplore or a different Manager can't, is it normal in KitKat?
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With files you mean system files or files created by you? You should be able to delete or move files with an alternative file explorer or you might try gaining root (towel root is easiest) to gain admin rights.
If you root your phone, you can remove the limitations that were added in KitKat.
Many 'newbie experts' who say that an 8 or 16GB phone is fine as you can move apps etc. to an SD card are finding out the hard way that KitKat restrictions prevent using the card the same way as it used to be in older Android versions unless the device is rooted.
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If you find my post useful, a click on the 'thanks' is appreciated.
qwerty1q said:
Anyone having problems with sd card on LG G3?
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I have been having the random removals of the sdcard. I have a 64gb ultra I card and it worked perfectly in the samsung i had before this. I have taken everything off it and reformatted with eh LG G3 and it still randomly removes the card. I have purchased another 64gb card and does the same thing.
Any ideas of a fix?
No rooted (yet) but i can if it will fix the issue.
currently running stock everything,
mnbgibbs said:
I have been having the random removals of the sdcard. I have a 64gb ultra I card and it worked perfectly in the samsung i had before this. I have taken everything off it and reformatted with eh LG G3 and it still randomly removes the card. I have purchased another 64gb card and does the same thing.
Any ideas of a fix?
No rooted (yet) but i can if it will fix the issue.
currently running stock everything,
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Someone else had the same problem and they did an equipment swap and the new G3 didn't have the problem.
So it might be the SD card slot itself or its interface and a exchange might be neccessary.

Upgraded to 4.4.2 problem - SD Card

I just upgraded via OTA to 4.4.2 however, I can no longer delete files from my SD card anymore?.
Can anyone help?
rirawin said:
I just upgraded via OTA to 4.4.2 however, I can no longer delete files from my SD card anymore?.
Can anyone help?
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Yes, Kitkat changes write permissions to external sd card, hence your problem. There are fixes, try this
rirawin said:
I just upgraded via OTA to 4.4.2 however, I can no longer delete files from my SD card anymore?.
Can anyone help?
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Searching/reading works wonders.

[Q] Can't Save to SDCard

Unable to save to the SD Card directly. Not sure if it's related to the OTA that hosed many of use a few weeks ago. Greatly apprecaite any help
pmgreen said:
Unable to save to the SD Card directly. Not sure if it's related to the OTA that hosed many of use a few weeks ago. Greatly apprecaite any help
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Bad SD card
g3 soon to be NOTE 4
pmgreen said:
Unable to save to the SD Card directly. Not sure if it's related to the OTA that hosed many of use a few weeks ago. Greatly apprecaite any help
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If you're rooted, you can try this SDFix app. I had to use it so I could use TiBu to restore my apps when I got the G3.
I am able to move files to the SD card with a file browser on the phone, just can't safe to it directly. Can't file transfer to a mac either.
Tried that app fix but it doesn't appear to work.
pmgreen said:
I am able to move files to the SD card with a file browser on the phone, just can't safe to it directly. Can't file transfer to a mac either.
Tried that app fix but it doesn't appear to work.
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Pull the notification panel down while connected to pc/mac and hit the usb noti, then select mtp

Re: SD Card Into Internal Memory

Re: SD Card Into Internal Memory
Hi guys
Can you let me know how to make the SD card part of the internal memory. The A5 2017 is a good phone but the problem is the limitation in the internal memory and seriously i'm not willing to change the phone just because it lacks space. So, if someone knows how to make the SD card part of the internal memory, please do share. Since I'm quite new, if there's a need to root the phone or whatever, please send the instructions also. Much appreciated.
lenovop780 said:
Hi guys
Can you let me know how to make the SD card part of the internal memory. The A5 2017 is a good phone but the problem is the limitation in the internal memory and seriously i'm not willing to change the phone just because it lacks space. So, if someone knows how to make the SD card part of the internal memory, please do share. Since I'm quite new, if there's a need to root the phone or whatever, please send the instructions also. Much appreciated.
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As I know, on stock you can't do this, but on android8.1 unofficial ROMs yiu can do that.
if you want to use more app in your phone, can use "link2sd" app. it links app 2 sd
else you can use custom rom to combine sd memory and phone but in this case you cant use sd card out of your phone because other devices cant detect that.
sheepkill15 said:
As I know, on stock you can't do this, but on android8.1 unofficial ROMs yiu can do that.
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can you send me more details how to do that?
matkali said:
if you want to use more app in your phone, can use "link2sd" app. it links app 2 sd
else you can use custom rom to combine sd memory and phone but in this case you cant use sd card out of your phone because other devices cant detect that.
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not all apps can be moved to the sd card.
lenovop780 said:
not all apps can be moved to the sd card.
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I used app2sd on a different phone and you could even link system apps.
iloveoreos said:
I used app2sd on a different phone and you could even link system apps.
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it's saying link2sd could not obtain root access.
if you have root access make sure you respond "allow" or grant to the superuser request.
how to sort that out?
lenovop780 said:
it's saying link2sd could not obtain root access.
if you have root access make sure you respond "allow" or grant to the superuser request.
how to sort that out?
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Are you rooted??

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