Hello.
I've saw the reply for this question in other posts, but i got confused.
Well, i've a SanDisk 32GB SD card i'm using on my RAZR.
I would like to copy some files (videos) wich are over 4GB+ to the sdcard on my phone, so i can watch'em using the microhdmi output.
Well, it seems that android is recognizing only fat32 partitions, that have a size limitation.
If i try to format it to NTFS or EXT4 (using SafeStrap Partition command) i can't read it on the system.
Is there any piece of software i can use, or any trick to make the sdcard able to recive 4gb+ files ?
Thanks in advance [email protected]
pablobhz said:
Hello.
I've saw the reply for this question in other posts, but i got confused.
Well, i've a SanDisk 32GB SD card i'm using on my RAZR.
I would like to copy some files (videos) wich are over 4GB+ to the sdcard on my phone, so i can watch'em using the microhdmi output.
Well, it seems that android is recognizing only fat32 partitions, that have a size limitation.
If i try to format it to NTFS or EXT4 (using SafeStrap Partition command) i can't read it on the system.
Is there any piece of software i can use, or any trick to make the sdcard able to recive 4gb+ files ?
Thanks in advance [email protected]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe you can try somehing like this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14894212
HKreutz said:
Maybe you can try somehing like this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14894212
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Interesting.
I'll give it a shot when i get home.
Yesterday i screwed up my rom (Verizon JB Leak) after trying tons of stuff to mount NTFS partitions lol
had to reflash, restore backup, etcs
Thanks in advance
Related
Hi, I recently bought a 32gb sdcard, but then i saw its FAT32 and
there is a size limitation of 4gb...
So i googled a bit, and i found out i can convert my sdcard to ext2,
How do I do it?
Thanks
Im using CheckROMV4!
99nirc99 said:
Hi, I recently bought a 32gb sdcard, but then i saw its FAT32 and
there is a size limitation of 4gb...
So i googled a bit, and i found out i can convert my sdcard to ext2,
How do I do it?
Thanks
Im using CheckROMV4!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oh please... get a partition creator software (google them there are plenty about) and do it through there.
Remember google is your friend.. this isnt really an SGS2 related question TBH.
I thought i had to find out if thers something i have to know
about sgs2 and the ext2 thing, Checkrom compability and stuff...
but thanks ill go google it...
99nirc99 said:
I thought i had to find out if thers something i have to know
about sgs2 and the ext2 thing, Checkrom compability and stuff...
but thanks ill go google it...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Question posted multiple times before a search of XDA may find the solution .
jje
I formated it with first software that came up after the google search,
but the galaxy s 2 says that the file system is not supported...
is there anything else i need to do to make it work?
Plesae help me i couldnt find anything!
I really need help here guys, I bought the sdcard
for putting hd films on it, and splitting them is not an option
because I use subtitles from a file and they are not together
with the mkv file...
It went to like page 5
What i think you need is link2sd from the market and dual partition the sdcard.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
Which ROM are you in? Maybe you're ROM can't mount SD Card as ext2. You could also try exFAT.
I'm using Checkrom Revolution v4...
Using another program to format it will work?
99nirc99 said:
I'm using Checkrom Revolution v4...
Using another program to format it will work?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can create multiple partitions on your external SD card formatted with ext2/3/4 or NTFS (together with Siyah kernel and ntfs-3g) or FAT32. Use your PC and a partition manager or fdisk/mkfs on your rooted phone.
But you have to mount the partitions manually or you need special support from the kernel (via ueventd). If you want to replace the external FAT32 partition completely with another filesystem for use with the ROM as media partition you need a compatible mount manager (vold daemon). The vold version 2 in stock ROMs only supports FAT32. I guess there is no difference with Checkrom Revolution. As far as I know only CM 7 has support for a (read only) NTFS partition and extX.
Changing a kernel would make it work on CheckRom Revolution?
if so, is there any recomended kernel?
I am wondering the same thing. I am using the stock Samsung kernel...
My friend did a mistake and created ext4 part. for 4gigs that he doesn't really need using CWM.
How to make everything back as he wants to use all his 16gb card as usb mass storage on windows os?
you have to delete both partitions and make one in Mini Partition Tools
ovitz said:
you have to delete both partitions and make one in Mini Partition Tools
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK. I'll advise him this soft. Deleting/creating partitions is supposed to be performed using card reader or he can see ext-partition just connected his atrix via usb?
I am just surprised that there is no android app for such purposes ((
Someone should write it if it's practically possible)
Problem solved with Mini Partition Tool.
As I sad it would be nice to have any app to do it just on our devices.
if someone found anything pls post it here.
Thanx
If I try to copy a file of over 4 GB in size (say, a video in .mkv format), Windows gives me the following error : "The file "Movie.mkv" is too large for the destination file system." I tried with files of 4.36 GB, 6.54 GB... same error.
I can copy files of 2.99 GB and 3.41 GB with no issues (I just tried), so I'd say it's not working for files of over 4 GB only.
I get the same error, regardless of the storage I am trying to copy on (the internal one, or the external SD card - SanDisk 16GB, class 4, fwiw).
Also tried to do it via Recovery USB mount (TWRP / RomRacer's CWM), cause I figured that maybe it's a bug with the ROM (Neutrino, AOKP Milestone and MIUIv4)... But no... Apparently, it's not Recovery/ROM-related :|
Or maybe it is, but it is very widespread, lol.
Could it be that the FAT32 file system just can't handle >4 GB files?!
If you're using FAT32, yes, 4GB is the limitation of its design and architecture. I suggest, if you can, format it as NTFS
italosnt said:
If you're using FAT32, yes, 4GB is the limitation of its design and architecture. I suggest, if you can, format it as NTFS
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So... There's no possible way to copy a >4 GB file? That means no HD movies :/
NTFS... right... That's not gonna work, right? The phone can only detect FAT/FAT32... as far as I know.
It's impossible to copy a file higher than 4GB to a FAT32 Partition, there is no way. You can use EXT4, it allows you to copy a 16TB file
---------- Post added at 07:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:42 PM ----------
NTFS won't be recognized by your phone. EXT4 won't be recognized by windows. EXT2 and EXT3 can be readed by windows via external drivers, but i'm not sure if your phone will recognize it. I guess it's better you forget watch that HD movie on your phone
italosnt said:
It's impossible to copy a file higher than 4GB to a FAT32 Partition, there is no way. You can use EXT4, it allows you to copy a 16TB file
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm... you're right. Though, any other file system than FAT32 is not gonna be recognized by any file manager... :/
Yep... choose another movie joking. I don't see a way to solve it, sorry
You can always use any video editor and cut your movie on two parts/files < 4GB, just saying
Will the phone recognize exfat? Its a lot slower but it allows larger files.
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
It's not recognized by Android. There is a guy working on this, but it's not finished yet. Let's wait for it
italosnt said:
EXT2 and EXT3 can be readed by windows via external drivers, but i'm not sure if your phone will recognize it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your phone will definitely support EXT2 and EXT3.
FYI, there is experimental EXT4 support on Windows via ext2fsd, but by default it's read only.
http://www.webupd8.org/2011/08/access-ext4-ext3-or-ext2-partitions-in.html
turl1 said:
You can always use any video editor and cut your movie on two parts/files < 4GB, just saying
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm... That would do, too Guess this is the most viable solution so far. Thank you guys!
Sent from my ATRIX
Just out of curiosity... If we manage to get a >4GB .mkv file to the EXT4 partition, how would we read that .mkv file off the EXT4 partition?
I remember back when I had the HTC Desire (needed to have a 1-2 GB EXT3/4 partition on the SD-card to act as an internal memory extension), the EXT partition was not accessible using any file manager... that was happening in November of 2011, though
Sup Yall.
Messing around with my new S4. For some reason I am already running out internal memory on the phone. Since I cant move any apps to the ext SD card yet..Im lost...never the less, I still bought a 64 gig class 10 card and put it in the phone. It won't read it. Just says Mount SD card. I try to do it and says the card is safe to remove.
How do I get this to work?
Verizon S4 Galaxy
CleanRom
Faux Kernel
Thanks,
J
Jay Slay said:
Sup Yall.
Messing around with my new S4. For some reason I am already running out internal memory on the phone. Since I cant move any apps to the ext SD card yet..Im lost...never the less, I still bought a 64 gig class 10 card and put it in the phone. It won't read it. Just says Mount SD card. I try to do it and says the card is safe to remove.
How do I get this to work?
Verizon S4 Galaxy
CleanRom
Faux Kernel
Thanks,
J
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The problem is in format of SDcard. Actually, Faux Kernel won't read exFat format, which is mostly used to format 64Gb storages. There two ways to fix it:
1. Flash Ktoonez kernel (KT-kernel) that supports exFat (just like stock kernel).
2. Find the way to format your SDcard into Fat32 format. There is utility named Fat32Format can be found on the Internet. Or, if you are on Mac - just select Fat format.
Zer0r said:
The problem is in format of SDcard. Actually, Faux Kernel won't read exFat format, which is mostly used to format 64Gb storages. There two ways to fix it:
1. Flash Ktoonez kernel (KT-kernel) that supports exFat (just like stock kernel).
2. Find the way to format your SDcard into Fat32 format. There is utility named Fat32Format can be found on the Internet. Or, if you are on Mac - just select Fat format.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a Mac as well. Formatted it in like 2 seconds..Phone recognized it. You sir, are a true pimp...thanks! :good:
Can a windows 7 computer format a 64GB to fat32?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
Jay Slay said:
I have a Mac as well. Formatted it in like 2 seconds..Phone recognized it. You sir, are a true pimp...thanks! :good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
caution, formatting 64gb cards in fat32 can cause data corruption over time. i recomend this mod. works on aosp and tw roms that have init.d support. i use it and works great for exfat support http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155363
Zer0r said:
The problem is in format of SDcard. Actually, Faux Kernel won't read exFat format, which is mostly used to format 64Gb storages. There two ways to fix it:
1. Flash Ktoonez kernel (KT-kernel) that supports exFat (just like stock kernel).
2. Find the way to format your SDcard into Fat32 format. There is utility named Fat32Format can be found on the Internet. Or, if you are on Mac - just select Fat format.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm assuming the OP or new'ish member isn't aware of the 'Thanks' option/button. It's a way of showing your appreciation for another member willingly sharing valuable and or helpful info that specifically responds to your request for 'Help'.
I selected 'Thanks' for everyone who took the time to chime in and help the OP. Thanks for sharing...:good:
To the OP...no ill intent from me, simply want to help.
mach1man said:
Can a windows 7 computer format a 64GB to fat32?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes
Gidday
I was real tired today when I got home and found a package containing a Samsung 256 Gig SD Card had arrived so I promptly put it in the phone and formatted it and then I must have done something wrong as the phone wouldn't read it...I was able to remove the card and find that Windows would read it no problems...
I know that this phone accepts 256 Gig cards so that isn't a problem so what else could it be??? Anyone have any tips to allow me to get back the use of the card?? What format should the card be formatted as and can it be formatted in Windows and then placed in the phone??
cheers
col
Spacs gives SD Card support : up to 256 Go.
What SD tech is yours?
Didi you tried to format it via the computer and re insert it in the phone ?
Kéno40 said:
Spacs gives SD Card support : up to 256 Go.
What SD tech is yours?
Didi you tried to format it via the computer and re insert it in the phone ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have formatted the card Ex-Fat on the computer and when I insert it into the phone it doesn't find it...I go to settings and when I click on storage the settings app crashes...
cheers
col
brokey said:
I have formatted the card Ex-Fat on the computer and when I insert it into the phone it doesn't find it...I go to settings and when I click on storage the settings app crashes...
cheers
col
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not all roms/kernels support ex-fat. What rom are you using?
cidxtc said:
Not all roms/kernels support ex-fat. What rom are you using?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pixel Experience
cheers
col
Gidday
Just an update, I have been trying everything to get the card working in the phone but nothing so far...I am able to see it in Windows and I can format it and reformat it to different file systems...ex-fat being the format of choice for Android phones...
One interesting thing I have noticed is that there is a 16mb partition on the card that I can't get rid of...this I think may be the problem...does anyone have any idea as to how to get rid of this partition and merge it with the rest of the card? I have tried using MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition but feel it might be something to do with Linux...am I close?
cheers
col
brokey said:
Gidday
Just an update, I have been trying everything to get the card working in the phone but nothing so far...I am able to see it in Windows and I can format it and reformat it to different file systems...ex-fat being the format of choice for Android phones...
One interesting thing I have noticed is that there is a 16mb partition on the card that I can't get rid of...this I think may be the problem...does anyone have any idea as to how to get rid of this partition and merge it with the rest of the card? I have tried using MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition but feel it might be something to do with Linux...am I close?
cheers
col
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you partition the sdcard in twrp? If so it would be an ext3 or ext4 file system which windows normally doesnt read. Although a decent partition tool should be able to see and delete the partitions. I also double checked and your rom should support exfat.
Have you tried copying multiple large files to sdcard? Could be a format issue. I normally format my sdcards on my pc although I use linux (windows only for special uses). Could try creating a live boot copy of linux on a cd or usb drive and see if that helps. Just use Ubuntu which is one of the easiest. Gparted is the tool you will use. It will already be included with the OS.
cidxtc said:
Did you partition the sdcard in twrp? If so it would be an ext3 or ext4 file system which windows normally doesnt read. Although a decent partition tool should be able to see and delete the partitions. I also double checked and your rom should support exfat.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, I initially formatted the card in the phone as per normal...for some reason I then took it out and musta done something to it for it to be unreadable in the phone....
Have you tried copying multiple large files to sdcard? Could be a format issue. I normally format my sdcards on my pc although I use linux (windows only for special uses). Could try creating a live boot copy of linux on a cd or usb drive and see if that helps. Just use Ubuntu which is one of the easiest. Gparted is the tool you will use. It will already be included with the OS.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I downloaded Gparted for Windows and was able to boot into it and read the SDCard but couldn't do anything with it except format the area that were partitioned...
cheers
col
brokey said:
No, I initially formatted the card in the phone as per normal...for some reason I then took it out and musta done something to it for it to be unreadable in the phone....
I downloaded Gparted for Windows and was able to boot into it and read the SDCard but couldn't do anything with it except format the area that were partitioned...
cheers
col
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did the card ever work? Where did the card come from? Could it be a fake? They take this small card partition it and run a compression tool to make it appear larger than it actually is. Which is part of why I mentioned coping a few large files (2-3 gig vids). Video cant be compressed much more than it already is so the card would look almost full with only a few gigs being used.
cidxtc said:
Did the card ever work? Where did the card come from? Could it be a fake?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, it worked...and it was bought from Amazon...don't think it's a fake...
They take this small card partition it and run a compression tool to make it appear larger than it actually is. Which is part of why I mentioned coping a few large files (2-3 gig vids). Video cant be compressed much more than it already is so the card would look almost full with only a few gigs being used.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did transfer a small file (5mb mp3) to the first small partition (15mb) and my phone recognised it so if only I could get rid of that partition or merge it somehow with the remaining partition I think it would clear up this problem...
I transferred a file to the other partition but it wasn't recognised by the phone...
cheers
col
brokey said:
Yeah, it worked...and it was bought from Amazon...don't think it's a fake...
I did transfer a small file (5mb mp3) to the first small partition (15mb) and my phone recognised it so if only I could get rid of that partition or merge it somehow with the remaining partition I think it would clear up this problem...
I transferred a file to the other partition but it wasn't recognised by the phone...
cheers
col
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried using custom recover and doing a repartition? Read the question carefully. I have not repartitioned in recovery in a long time. I believe there are 3 options as you go through the process. If the first is like a cache partition set to zero. If second is an ext partition also set to zero. The third should be external storage I believe it will automatically set to max size but if not then set to max. Again it has been years so things might have changed but willing to bet they have not.
cidxtc said:
Have you tried using custom recover and doing a repartition? Read the question carefully. I have not repartitioned in recovery in a long time. I believe there are 3 options as you go through the process. If the first is like a cache partition set to zero. If second is an ext partition also set to zero. The third should be external storage I believe it will automatically set to max size but if not then set to max. Again it has been years so things might have changed but willing to bet they have not.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just to let you know, I have been able to solve the problem in WIndows, using a more up to date version of Minitool Partition wizard...I was able to format both partitions and then resize and the merge them...Windows wouldnt recognise it but when I put it into the phone it was there so am happy again...
Thanks for your help and suggestions...
cheers
col
brokey said:
Just to let you know, I have been able to solve the problem in WIndows, using a more up to date version of Minitool Partition wizard...I was able to format both partitions and then resize and the merge them...Windows wouldnt recognise it but when I put it into the phone it was there so am happy again...
Thanks for your help and suggestions...
cheers
col
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome! Now I have one more suggestion. Edit the title to state solved.
Solved
cidxtc said:
Awesome! Now I have one more suggestion. Edit the title to state solved.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How do I edit the title?
cheers
col
brokey said:
How do I edit the title?
cheers
col
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Open in a browser and edit. Then there is and advanced edit option.
cidxtc said:
Open in a browser and edit. Then there is and advanced edit option.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know how to edit a post and add a title but I thought you meant the title of the thread...I don't know how to do that and I supposed it was up to an admin...
cheers
col