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[Galaxy S 4 General] ascanio1:
None of these 3 fixes (Vivelafrance, TheJeremyWhite nor deathnotice01) work for me! Please help me as I'm lost and I really need my memory card!

Apps still cannot use the external SD card!

Some can use it normally (Gallery can see, modify, add, delete, etc);

Some can see it but not modify (File ExpertHD, DropSync)

Some cannot see it but can use it (Poweramp *)

Some cannot even see it...

* Poweramp can play all the songs, even though it still shows a warning: "Some storage(s) unmounted" and cannot see the ExtSD.

Reference:

Note 3 N9005 (originally Middle East)

Now Polish 4.4.2 (N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_OXX)

+ root (CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar)

@ TheJeremyWhite

This fix does not work for me.

I followed all the instructions of post #1 + yours.

- swapped the platform file;

- set 644 permissions to it;

- set 777 permissions to the /mnt/media_rw folder.

Furthermore, the permissions to the /mnt/media_rw expire everytime I reboot and I have to go through all the hassle again. not a solution for me...

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@ deathnotice01

This fix does not work for me

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@ vivelafrance

This does not work for me.

I'm really upset. I don't understand how it is possible!

Maybe the Polish 4.4.2 cannot be flashed on every M9005?

Maybe Goggle started to implement some Apple style crap?

Please help!
[Galaxy S 4 General] denski101:
Sorry bro, I assumed you didn't back up the orig file:o.

Give that link that [MENTION=4871008]vivelafrance[/MENTION] posted a try, it worked for me.

I'm on the Official XEO(non leaked) rom aswell.
[Galaxy S 4 General] diddsen:
ok, so i read that only poweramp have still problem...or we dont know what apps or something has same problem?!

i think thats unsure at this time to go to KK.
[Galaxy S 4 General] denski101:
Untill the app(poweramp) gets a compatability update you will have to change permissions on the media_rw folder that [MENTION=5659603]TheJeremyWhite[/MENTION] mentioned, and again after every reboot. This is assuming that the platform.xml is fixed aswell.

Edit: There are still apps that dont work after this fix!

Poweramp will still display some storage (s) unmounted but the extsd will pop up under the mnt/media_rw on the select folder menu. Check the screenshot.
[Galaxy S 4 General] vivelafrance:
what I would sugges to do, is to do a clean install of your ROM again (reformat everything, clear all caches, factory reset etc....)

Then, DON'T replace the platform.xml file but manually change the 2 lines mentioned above and change the permissions on the file and on the media_rw folder.

When I first replaced the platform.xml file, nothing worked. I lost Wifi, BT, Solid Explorer couldn't see the content of the internal and external SDcard.... it was a mess! So I had to clean everything and try all over again.
[Galaxy S 4 General] denski101:
ES file explorer should work.

Check the screens for my settings.

[MENTION=4172151]Bladerummer[/MENTION] others have had probs replacing the platform.xml file, you might want to edit it yourself.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ascanio1:
Hmmm... I tried this fix but without doing first a clean install. I have now fine a clean install + root but this today I was super busy. I'll try tomorrow to fix the 2 lines of code. I'll let you know. Meanwhile, thanks for not giving up on me! Do you think that there is a chance that some particular MPN models cannot receive 4.4.2 coded for different MPN models?

It is always the N9005 version but each region gets its own MPN model (which, BTW, I don't know exactly what these different MPN are - some say that the radios differ, some say that only the modem differs, some say only the languages and pre-installed apps...).
[Galaxy S 4 General] vivelafrance:
Have you asked your questions in a Galaxy Note 3 thread? Maybe they have a solution that is more adequate to your device. As you know, this is a SGS4 thread here.

Alternatively, you can search for your device on http://www.samfirmware.com/ and see if there's the new leak for it (FNA5). This one has the Sdcard bug fixed already in it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] clmn10:
Just what I was looking for.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 General] ascanio1:
I apologize for posting here but when I experienced my ExtSD card problem I searched and found a solution here and I replied even if this is the wrong forum (Galaxy S4 instead of Note 3) but I also posted in the Note 3 forum but... nobody helped.
[Galaxy S 4 General] roy72:
Thnx a lot mate works good

Sent from my GT-I9505 using WanamLite V2.0
[Galaxy S 4 General] denski101:
Im on a Note 3 32gb, region HK. I haven't heard of MPN models but there are some who are having troubles with just updating to 4.4.2 (polish official ROM). From memory it was 16gb HK note 3s. Anyway you could be right about there being differences between the different regions. When I updated to mj7 with a UK firmware I did get some new apps, but everything continued to function as it should. Got better signal and battery life too.

If you want I can upload my platform.xml(edited)?

Are you on a 32 gb note3?

And what app(s) did you first notice you lost the extsd, I'll see if it works on my end. I tried file expert hd, and there's an error when I tried to go the extsd from the main screen. But you (I) can reach it through sdcard/storage/extSdCard
[Galaxy S 4 General] ascanio1:
Yes, nobody replied.

I tried that fix but it did not work for me.

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Today I had a bit of time and I tried exactly as described (after a clean install) but it did not work.

But, just to clarify, which is the exact path of the "platforms.xml" file?

1) root/ETC/PERMISSIONS/platforms.xml (as you describe) or

2) root/SYSTEM/ETCPERMISSIONS/platforms.xml (as the OP describes)

BTW ES File Explorer could not change the permissions. I received an error: "sorry, operation failed". I had to use "Root Browser"

I'm really at a loss! I really don't know what else to try! OMG, how can this be so impossible? I must be missing something

really

simple... but what? :confused:

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Thanks for helping me, denski101. I appreciate your time and vivelafrance's time and everyone else helping! Sorry for the late reply. I had a busy day as tomorrow I'm fllying to Italy from here (Japan) a 18hrs flight!

Yes please. I'll try yours too. Thank you.

Yes

File ExpertHD could not read the ExtSD, that's how I realized that I had problems. Then dropsync cannot download to the ExtSD card.

Yes, so can I. But... that's not exactly making me happpy... I wish to use apps normally.
[Galaxy S 4 General] denski101:
2.

I think 1. is just a shortcut to the same directory, but NO.2 it is.

You most probably saw my screenshots above about ES File. I would just use what works for you.

Just a side note: under settings/general/security/device administrators, untick Knox if its ticked.

no worries man! glad to help. I know (and I'm sure you and others know) how infuriating it is to lose external SD support. Sadly this was no bug on Google's behalf.

http://developer.android.com/about/versions/android-4.4.html

I have a gut feeling you've already fixed it. There are going to be some apps that don't work as they should but this fix should make them work but not natively as they once did. I'll try dropsync. If you have fixed it and it still doesnt work, then you just need to wait for apps to get a KK compatibility update.

The changes to the platform.xml and the permission change on the media_rw folder have cleared up every app that I've had probs with.

Remember to Restart after you change the Platform.xml and then change the permissions on the media_rw folder once booted up. Once done these, go to your app that R/W to the extsd and choose the file directory again(look around if its not where it should be). Then Force close the app and see if its fixed.

Rename .xls to .xml on the attached Platform file.

I hope everything goes well:good:

(GS4 users this is(platform.xml) for N9005 Note 3 Snapdragon)
[Galaxy S 4 General] denski101:
[MENTION=3501942]ascanio1[/MENTION]

Dropsync wont download to the externalsd!, phone storage is fine though. So its not just you. Tried dropbox app and it works fine(bite your tongue solution)
[Galaxy S 4 General] vivelafrance:
N° 2 sorry.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ascanio1:
@ Vivelafrance

Actually also the SYSTEM/ETC/PERMISSIONS/pltaforms.xml file was modified when I checked. They probably are the same file in 2 different locations and get modified together.

But still not PowerAmp and other apps still can't access the ExtSD card. :crying:

Flying off to Itlay! Will report back in 2 days...

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@ desnki101

Again, thanks for your help! Now I'm flying off to Italy and I'm late so I'll try your fix in a couple of days and I'll get back to you with the outcome.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Marceloweb:
Thank you!

Thank you! Save the day!
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
working as well on n900

thank you!

I selected method 2: and it is working on my n900 (4.4.2)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Ripolin2:
Hi...mate..

Works perfect in Wanam 2.0..

Thanks for the job...

Best regards. ..

Enviado desde mi GT-I9505 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] ascanio1:
@ denski101,

Thanks! Your help and time are much appreciated! Unfortunately:

1) the fix won't work for my Apps (they still don't work).

2) the MEDIA_rw permissions expire at each reboot (obviously not possible to re-set the permissions at each boot).

:(

Does this means that for WinAmp, File ExplorerHD, DropSync ... etc... I will just have to wait for the App developer to release a 4.4.2 update?

:(

Does this means that the phone's 4.4.2 OS is not "retrocompatible" with earlier versions' Apps?

:confused:

I don't understand the instruction: "choose the file directory

again

" again? Why again? I never entered into the App's file folder in the first place. I only entered the system/etc/permissions folder and modified the platform.xml file and the media_rw folder. Should I have modifed the non working App's folders or files too?

:confused:

Can you please clarify what you mean by: "(look around if its not where it should be)". I know where the App's files should be, but I never went to look for them or modify them...

Or did I miss the point and when your refer to: "choose the file directory again (look around if its not where it should be)" you mean a different folder/file?

:confused:

Again, thanks for your help. I really appreciate it. :good::good::good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] orbitech:
Sorry for the naive question but.. I am using the leaked firmware and the only problem I have is that in the explorers I have to navigate to find the sdcard, it is not shown in the main root folder as it was with 4.3. Now I haven't had a problem with apps finding the sdcard when I browse or with stock music player for example (haven't installed PowerAmp yet), but then again I am not sure which apps are using the sdcard in the first place for installation! How can I be sure if I am in need of this fix? What app besides Titanium makes use of HDD? Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 General] denski101:
1. thats unfortunate. I think you have done the general fix, its just your apps arent working still. There should be apps that it does work for though and I think, for the mean time, your best bet would to be to find replacements for those apps.

2. Ive got a shortcut in ES File Explorer to the mnt folder to get to the media_rw and its the first thing I do when I restart. It is obviously possible but it sure as hell isn't convenient.

Unless theres something else that we dont know about that needs to be modified I have a strong felling this is the case. Although I cant be certain, hopefully its not like another poster mentioned, google trying to kill off the external sd card.

Possible. Some apps the platform.xml will fix those apps. The ones it doesnt, Yeah they wont be retrocompatible unless theres an OS update that reverts back to the way things were (If thats possible?)

I could have worded this better, sorry.

Anything that relys on the media_rw fix will not only need the intiall permission change but you need to reselect the file directory(from inside the app. E.g music folders in poweramp) and force closed after every reboot. Inconvient, extremely, but if you really need the said app(e.g poweramp) then you'll do it.

No you dont need to modify other app folders and/or files. Maybe other users might attempt to fix apps not working and share them, but I have no knowledge of editing apps. You could create a thread about the apps not working for you and maybe have a suggested replacement or someone who knows what their doing to fix (who uses/relys on the same app as you).

Once again, badly worded on my part. This was in relation to apps that rely on media_rw fix and apps where shortcuts to the external sd are broken.

Im sorry I dont know how much more I can be of help.

Sent from my Android Master driving in His Minivan from Another Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 General] vivelafrance:
Sorry but you are sure you didn't just changed the permissions on that folder, but you also changed the "owner" and the "group" permissions to "Root", right?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Atomregen:
I don't think that the fault lies with Google, because in the AOSP / AOKP based ROMs I had no such problems.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ascanio1:
Yes. I did correct also those privileges. But thanks for asking.

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Thanks! You did way more than I expected and even if the effort itself did not bring about the fix, I appreciated it way more than I can express.

Let's call the case closed but not fixed. I guess that I'll have to swap PowerAmp for another player and File ExpertHD and SE File manager for Root Browser (which I don't like).

Any good app in mind for player (maybe both video and music) and for file manager on the File Explorer style?
[Galaxy S 4 General] denski101:
[MENTION=3501942]ascanio1[/MENTION]

Wow. I cant believe poweramp still isnt working! I thought that got sorted up! Umm, what else is there to say that hasnt been said. Can you post a screen shot of the media_rw folder permissions in your root browser and can you post another of the poweramp select folder screen. Collapse the the first folder (/storage/emulator/0)

Sent from my Android Master driving in His Minivan from Another Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 General] ascanio1:
Again, thanks! I appreciate your continued help!

I apologize because, maybe, there is a misunderstanding: if by "working" you mean that I have to first set the permissions and then open the app, then... PowerAmp is working.

But, for me, having to set the permissions, each time I reboot, is "not" a working fix... I'm sorry if I didn't explain clearly what I meant by PowerAmp not working.

In this thread, many managed to fix the problem because their permissions stay after reboot and not because they have to fix them each time.

Anyway, these are the screen shots:

By the way, I just thought that I try to take some screen shots also of my ExtSD folder's permissions and I was surprised to see that they are as follows:

... I thought that the lack of permissions to my ExtSD card was the problem and so I tried to add permissions to my ExtSD folder. But I could not! I received this error when I tried to modify the permissions:

Could this be the problem why the permissions don't stick to the MEDIA_rw folder?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Artquad:
I've changed it and it dont work on my Note 3 at all.

I can't access anything. Is there any way to move it back to the state from before. Ive flashed again 4.4.2 but its still the same...
[Galaxy S 4 General] vivelafrance:
Personaly, I consider Powerwamp working because I can see the ExtSdCard now. I too, have to set permissions again everytime I reboot, but it has nothing to do with Poweramp, so Poweramp IS working. lol

Have you tried changing permissions with another explorer app? I use "Solid Explorer", it's really good, it has 2 panels so you can see your internal or system room on 1 panel and your Ext Card on the other one.

So basically to answer your last question: no! Since I too have to change permission at boot and I can change permissions on any folders I want.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ascanio1:
I found this which explains why we are having these problems:

http://source.android.com/devices/tech/storage/index.html
[Galaxy S 4 General] PantsDownJedi:
Apologies if this has already been put forth regarding PowerAmp, but there were way too many posts to read when I did a search.

I used the file from the original post and as with many, it worked great with the exception of PowerAmp. I made a new folder on the internal SD card to mount my Music Folder on the externalSD to. This worked, however in when selecting that folder I had two entries for every song despite only having selected the one folder, on the internal SD, in Poweramp. I noticed, however, that /storage/externalSdCard was also now available to me in Poweramp. I used that and it now works fine but with one hitch.

The hitch is that Foldermount is the last thing, or at least close to last thing, to start when I boot and as a result the widget is not usable until I open Poweramp, and in my settings I'm not sure as its been more than a few days now, I had to go and do a manual rescan. I think, but am not sure, that I have it to do an autorescan now, but the album art does not update unless I start Poweramp the first time by tapping on the widget and hitting play or navigating within its interface; the widget isn't good to go straight on boot but clicking on the widget after first boot and playing a song for a couple seconds then quitting makes it good to go until the next reboot.

Ideally, the post someone made where one line is added to the file is good enough though I haven't tried. If not, then the next obvious thing would be a bind mount if one of those "enable init.d" apps worked, which I haven't looked into. Its basically the same thing as what folder mount is doing but would happen before Poweramp was started. Alternatively, if init.d was working, the permissions could be set at boot as well. It could also be done in Tasker, but I think Tasker will run after Poweramp as well (on my phone anyway).

Can someone clarify about the permissions thing; is the original file being used or the one from the original post, and does Poweramp need to be opened or is setting the permissions enough all by itself? I'd like to implement this in Tasker, myself, if its just a simple matter of file permissions without needing to open Poweramp (and which file?). I'd like to be able to just use the widget after boot is complete.
[Galaxy S 4 General] PantsDownJedi:
Nevermind. I answered my own question once I searched properly :o

I applied both of the suggestions to file file linked to in this post (Go thank him if it works for you and BACKUP YOUR ORIGINAL AND ENSURE YOU HAVE ACCESS VIA ADB IN RECOVERY OR WHATNOT), instead of just the one posted suggestion. I've only so far tested Poweramp and Titanium Backup. Both work fine straight from boot. This is on my i9505.

I was not able to push it to my phone using the platform.xml from the original post by the way, not even to the internal sd card. I had to use a web browser app to upload it. adb works fine to push to the internal sd with the modifications however it can not push to system even when /system is mounted rw. I don't remember if this is the normal behaviour when it comes to the system folder.

This is from my I9505 International; I've uploaded the original and the modified one that is working well thus far. Use at your own risk etc etc bricked phone, explosions, bodily harm blah blah blah.

These aren't flashable zips. They are just the files. Extract them, then move them according to the original post and set permissions according to the original post. If you extract them inside of the /system folder then they should already have the correct permissions, but double check. You'lle definately want to double check that the owner and group are both root as I know I forgot to do this. If this part confused you, don't do anything whatsoever.
[Galaxy S 4 General] PantsDownJedi:
These are flashable. I've only tested the Modified flashable file so if you run into problems and the Original does not flash then you're screwed unless you have adb access to restore the original at recovery and assuming your phone boots.

Disclaimer: Not responsible for phone bricks, explosions, bodily harm et etc.

I've just dropped the files into the original poster's flashable, credit where credit is due; go and hit thanks on the linked post, I just swapped things out.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ascanio1:
It looks like if one has this problem with an App, and this thread's fix didn't work, we will have to wait for the app developers to update the app because this is not a bug but a specific Google OS characteristic - which is not retro compatible
[Galaxy S 4 General] simonbigwave:
it works! thank you bro. flashed your exsdcardfix-flashable.zip with latest Philz touch on FNA5 leak no problem. Titanium working properly again on ex SD! :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 General] muratbaizhanov:
note 3 latest 4.4.2 fw - method 1 and 2 dont work
[Galaxy S 4 General] deathnotice01:
Hi everyone.

I hope you'll read that this is for the S4 not for other devices.

[A gorilla dies for every smartphone.

Stop using gorilla glass and save planet earth]
[Galaxy S 4 General] HC4Life:
For Note 3 try this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2617921
[Galaxy S 4 General] Joery1983:
Thanks for this fix!

Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] AAFFonso:
Problem with Poweramp solved with atualization: 2.0.9.build 543: http://powerampapp.com/download/Poweramp-2.0.9-build-543-uni.apk
[Galaxy S 4 General] pankajgavri:
Method 2 worked for me

Thanks :thumbup:
[Galaxy S 4 General] msuug:
worked perfectly zip file and na5 leak and cwm recovery
[Galaxy S 4 General] henrik.dk:
Yes. still doesn't work with go backup. Probably app specific issue
[Galaxy S 4 General] sohebq:
I flashed the file in op. It fixed the write issue on ext card but the card still doesn't appear on the list in es file exp. Any solution?

Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
[Galaxy S 4 General] henrik.dk:
you are definitely right. But that change doesn't persists after reboot. That is a bit inconvenient.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Shiroh1ge:
I can't change edit the folder permissions even with root access (using ES File Explorer) it doesn't let me to delete or edit the files.. any help? Flashing works but then again I don't want to enter recovery every and flash it all over every time I need to reboot.
[Galaxy S 4 General] henrik.dk:
I use the auto backup feature.:(
[Galaxy S 4 General] Shiroh1ge:
Ohh sorry, I thought you were talking about different things, I will try it now
[Galaxy S 4 General] sohebq:
Es explorer has pushed an update. It is fixed now. Now the card shows in the drop down.

Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
[Galaxy S 4 General] ibandasanchez:
z1

It works on Xperia Z1?
[Galaxy S 4 General] itsme_4ucz:
this temporary solved my all problems.....works on both all S4 Versions i950.........

<permission name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >

<group gid="sdcard_r" />

<group gid="media_rw" />

</permission>

<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >

<group gid="sdcard_r" />

<group gid="sdcard_rw" />

<group gid="media_rw" />

</permission>

<permission name="android.permission.ACCESS_ALL_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >

<group gid="sdcard_r" />

<group gid="sdcard_rw" />

<group gid="sdcard_all" />

</permission>

or download the file and flash it via recovery

plus set 744 permission on folder mnt/media_rw [on every reboot]

Using root explorer manually

thx

best regards
[Galaxy S 4 General] henrik.dk:
thanks. I will just wait for the fix from go backup.
[Galaxy S 4 General] oruchreis:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50410553&postcount=198