I have some corrupt files on my internal memory,
first i tried to delete them from solid explorer but it cant
then i tried format usb storage and also format from cwm. it deleted all folders but except the corrupt files and the hidden folders so it is not a true full format.
I need to fully wipe the internal to get rid of these files, how do i do it?
You haven't mentioned whether you are rooted and/or running a cusROM or not. But to answer your question, flashing a firmware in Odin overwrites the phone partitions (afaik) and should format the affected partition.......
Edit....just seen you mentioned CWM....so I guess you are at least rooted....
So you have another option. In CWM go to mounts and storage....you'll find options to format various partitions....preload, cache, dalvic, data and eMMc if my memory serves me.....just remember to stay clear of any wiping if you are running ICS 4.0.4 and a basic (not included in a custom kernel) CWM. ....see eMMc brickbug....aka paperweight creator....
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
Hi, I have a similar problem with my phone : first a problem of dynamic langage with swiftkey, just after an error message about the database of root uninstaller, and then impossible to open the photo galery, with a message like "insuffisant memory space, etc..."
However there are 5Go of free space ....
So I run Avast and moved all important files from internal memory to the sdcard.
When I expected to move the backup files of MyBackup Root that the file manager looked like frozen. Impossible to move not to delete any file any more, and I can see plenty of corrupted files with very strange non alphabetic names inside the MyBackup Root directory.
I tried with no success :
- to delete all files in internal memory from a pc connected by usb, nor from terminal emulator, I get the message that it is read only (in su)
- to format from android parameter
- to reboot in recovery mode, then to format with CWM (v3.15)
- to perform a fsck_msdos
- to reboot in recovery mode, to run a e2feck
the fsck sees those corrupted files but cannot delete with error message like I/O Error
My Galaxy S2 works fine, except the internal memory that cannot be written.....
my questions is : How can a unfreeze my internal memory ?
Thanks.
GT-I9100 Android 4.1.2
base I9100XXLS8
Kernel [email protected] #57
version JZO54K.I9100XWLS8
Ok...sounds like you have a real problem there....
Now I'm not the most experienced Android user here, but to me, that sounds like a NAND read/write corruption (somebody correct me if I'm wrong)
My advice would be to read this thread thoroughly. ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449771
and maybe ask your question there, but don't do anything else to your phone until someone there can confirm or deny the accuracy of what I've suggested......
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
Thank you very much for giving this wonderfull thread !
I wanted to be sure that a new flash with a partition will solve my problem.
Best regards.
No problem mate. ...just remember. ...don't do anything else to your phone until someone there has answered your questions.....
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
how to repair the corrupted internal memory after pit partition?
Dear senior members
i am using S2 Gt-9100g. Recently i tried to re-partition the internal memory by pit file of 6-8 gb via Odin and CWM recovery installed via PDA,simultaneously. i got 6 gb internal space for apps. then with the help of custom CWM recovery i successfully flashed the cm13 ROM and gaaps pico zip, then i reboot the system then i found out that my internal memory is corrupted so i hastily tried to format from my phone. This is where i made the mistake... now my phone runs smoothly but no internal memory . I tried to repair the internal memory by CWM recovery to format the internal memory but it won't detect any. I know it is wrongly formatted but it is there!
please senior members, help to regain the internal memory.
Thank you
tzn4free said:
Dear senior members
i am using S2 Gt-9100g. Recently i tried to re-partition the internal memory by pit file of 6-8 gb via Odin and CWM recovery installed via PDA,simultaneously. i got 6 gb internal space for apps. then with the help of custom CWM recovery i successfully flashed the cm13 ROM and gaaps pico zip, then i reboot the system then i found out that my internal memory is corrupted so i hastily tried to format from my phone. This is where i made the mistake... now my phone runs smoothly but no internal memory . I tried to repair the internal memory by CWM recovery to format the internal memory but it won't detect any. I know it is wrongly formatted but it is there!
please senior members, help to regain the internal memory.
Thank you
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Format your internal sd or sdcard0 in "exFAT" format and try again, recommend use recovery TWRP or Isorec
Increasing system partition size
Since there is no official thread for increasing the system partition size (not data partition size as there is one already), I've decided to make a thread.
Disclaimer:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this tool
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
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This process will wipe all of your data off your phone. This includes all of your apps, system storage and internal sd card. It doesn't wipe your external sd card. Make sure to backup all of your apps and data to the cloud, micro sd card or onto a computer
Make a backup!! Why am I saying this again? Because there is always a few careless people who do this process and complain how they lost all of their data.
If you try to use the modified system partition with stock rom, your rom will not boot! You must revert to stock system partition sizes first then install stock rom!
What you need:
- A Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 16GB International variant. You must have this model otherwise you will brick your device! Other models can use the lanchon repit tool.
- A kernel in .tar format. I highly recommend gustavo kernel as it doesn't suffer the formatting problem that dorimanx (using default recovery) or apolo kernel (TWRP) does. Pre-made files Update: DorimanX kernel supports isorec recoveries in the newest builds. Flashing a isorec recovery will remove this formatting limit and will be usable in all partition sizes.
- System pit files (Provided in the attachments)
- A PC (preferably Windows, if using OS X or linux, use JOdin instead!)
- A archiving/compression utility such as 7-zip or winrar. I recommend 7-zip because it is for free and it is open source.
- ODIN (to flash the kernel of course, again use JOdin for linux and OS X). Also, I have made ODIN installation easier with fewer options!
Benefits
Why do people increase the partition sizes? Here are some reasons why:
- Can allocate more storage space for more apps (removes the need for moving apps to sd card)
- Allows people to upgrade to android lollipop or marshmallow easier (if you don't want to go through any messages saying that there isn't enough space)
- Since it will delete everything, this will restore all lost space taken up by apps and other programs
- Gapps (Google Apps) will be much easier to install (you can choose larger gapps file if you want, only if you increase system partition). For CM12.1 and CM13, re-partitioning has become a necessity before flashing current gapps packages.
- Can fix soft bricks. However hard bricks can not be solved this way!
- Can fix problems with partition errors
Please note that this guide requires a PC and a working USB jack. If you don't meet these requirements, use lanchon's tool instead!
CM13 Nightlies have been released. Please note that the link to the premade .tar kernels are compatible up to Android Lollipop. You will still be able to repartition your device using Lollipop kernel! Since you will be reflashing or restoring CM13 during the process, marshmallow kernels are not required!
Instructions
Make a recovery backup (CWM or TWRP) onto your external sd card or PC (VERY IMPORTANT!!! All backups in internal sd card will be deleted so move them!)
Download the system pit files (attached in OP)
Extract the pit zip file
Open ODIN (Attached in the OP, JOdin for linux and OS X)
Connect your phone to your PC via USB while in download mode (make sure your phone is detected on ODIN, it should say COM:{number})
Click on the PIT button and locate and select your desired pit file
Click on PDA or AP and select your kernel .tar file (look at this post if you don't have one: Pre-made kernel tar Link)
Make sure that re-partition has been ticked then click start. If your phone successfully flashes, move onto the next step. If not, try changing usb ports, changing ODIN version, changing pit files or seeing if your device has a corrupt nand (or broken). If your memory chip is corrupt or broken, you won't be able to flash with ODIN (and you will need to buy a new motherboard). If you are still unsure what to do, look at the screenshot in the attachments.
Disconnect the USB cable. Take out your phone battery, then re-insert it.
Press and hold button combinations (home button + power button + volume up) to boot into recovery. You only need to hold for about 5 seconds.
If you have CWM recovery, go to mounts and storage then select format /sd card0 or /internal sd card. Select default and your internal sd card should successfully format. If not, try ext4 format. If you have TWRP recovery, you will need to go to wipe>advanced and select format emmc or /sd card0, then swipe to confirm . If you can successfully format your phone here, skip steps 11, 12, 13, 14. Note: DorimanX kernel doesn't support ext4 formatted sd cards. You will need to format your sd cards to vfat or fat32 for DorimanX kernel to detect.
----IF FORMATTING FAILS IN RECOVERY----
Connect your phone back to your PC.
If formatting sd card in recovery fails, connect your phone to your PC. While still in recovery (CWM), go to mounts and storage and select mount mass storage. If you have TWRP recovery, go to mount and select mount sd card. It should prompt you that the storage isn't ready yet and you need to format. If your PC still doesn't detect your phone, check if the proper drivers are installed (in attachments). Also, if your phone doesn't get detected and you've done everything in this step, try changing usb ports, computers and even usb cables.
Click format
You can leave all of the settings to default, I personally like to change the allocation size to 4KB (4KB is good if you want to make the most out of your phone's storage while having enough speed)
Click format.
----AFTER SUCCESSFULLY FORMATTING----
Go back to your phone. You can choose to restore from your backup or install a new rom. If you choose to restore from a backup, skip all of the remaining steps. (Note: DorimanX kernel recoveries can not format /data partition more than 2gb, use an alternative first when restoring a backup then flash back if needed)
In mounts and storage, choose format /data, /cache and /system (Note: DorimanX kernel recoveries can not format /data partition more than 2gb, use an alternative first then flash back if needed)
Now you can flash a ROM as you normally would
Huge thanks to ElGamal for providing the modified pit files and metalgearhathaway for providing the stock pit file and the.gangster for providing the 1.5GB system pit files.
I have included pit files that will resize your system partition to 1GB or 1.5GB (depending on your choice).
Data partition sizes range from 3GB up to 6GB. The rest is for your internal data storage.
Everything has been nicely labeled so please pay attention to which pit file you select!
I don't recommend using the 32MB Preload pits because they can cause problems with some ROMs.
If you get bootloops, flash a pit with a smaller data partition size!
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I've also included ODIN and Samsung drivers in the attachments
Too difficult for you? Try Lanchon's flashable repartition zip
Followed this guide to step 10 (formatting with Apolo's kernel) but I was not prompted to format the SD... Windows does not recognize the phone anymore even though the phone boots to TeamWin's recovery just fine. Any ideas?
UPDATE: I flashed Gustavo's kernel as well and have the same problem: Windows does not recognize the device. It does make the beep-beep indicating a connection is being established and it does suggest that it's installing drivers (though they're already installed), and then tells me that it can't find the drivers for a GT-I9100 . I tried the same process on a completely separate machine with no joy. All help very, very welcome.
buddy1234567 said:
Followed this guide to step 10 (formatting with Apolo's kernel) but I was not prompted to format the SD... Windows does not recognize the phone anymore even though the phone boots to TeamWin's recovery just fine. Any ideas?
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Have you tried formatting via recovery? Can you mount the sd cards manually? Try cwm recovery instead of twrp.
buddy1234567 said:
Followed this guide to step 10 (formatting with Apolo's kernel) but I was not prompted to format the SD... Windows does not recognize the phone anymore even though the phone boots to TeamWin's recovery just fine. Any ideas?
UPDATE: I flashed Gustavo's kernel as well and have the same problem: Windows does not recognize the device. It does make the beep-beep indicating a connection is being established and it does suggest that it's installing drivers (though they're already installed), and then tells me that it can't find the drivers for a GT-I9100 . I tried the same process on a completely separate machine with no joy. All help very, very welcome.
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You know you can format sd card in recovery. Try that first. If your PC doesn't detect drivers for your phone, you will have to install them manually with the samsung USB drivers (in attachments). I've also updated the guide.
Thanks for the help! A couple of quick things:
- I installed the samsung drivers above before I started the process, I tried uninstalling them and re-installing and still no joy. At the moment, when I plug in the phone via USB cable I get three quick successive beeps (previously, running Lysergic's LP 5.0.2 this process was working fine and windows recognized the storage folder)
- what type should /sdcard0 be formatted to (ext2/ext4/ntfs...?)
- how does one mount the sdcard manually? I have looked around and there dosen't seem to be a 'guide' per se...
UPDATE: I formatted /data, /cache, /system, /sd card (using 'default' for formatting type) and couldn't find /datadata or /emmc... Windows still gives me three quicks successive beeps and does not recognize the device...
UPDATE2: After mounting both /sdcard and /usb connection in CWM recovery using Gustavo's kernel, Windows recognized the device and I was able to copy rom and gapps and then flash. I didn't realize there was an option to mount /usb connection (!).
i become the message: "E:Unable to mount '/emmc'
ok, I wanted to change my partition so that I can test lollipop.
But now I would rather do have the kitkat.
Now I have the problem that I can not access my internal memory. I can not load the EMMC. I urge you to help.
I have the pit file taken 1GB 3GB. What can I tuen to reload KitKat can. Also, I have since re these yellow triangle.
How can I register these unregistering.
Working <flawless>
Hi
This worked for my i9100P
Now i got 4Go for my apps
Running CM12 Beta13 from Lysergic Acid
All good for now
Many thanks
I followed all the steps and it worked. Now I have 1GB system, 4GB Data. There were a couple of bumps on the road:
- At first, Odin would show Fail!, but after I connected the phone in a different USB port, it worked.
- The first kernel I used was Apollo 8.3 TWRP but I couldn't either format or mount the internal storage in that recovery.
- So I repeated the procedure but this time using this Gustavo's CWM kernel for ODIN created by the OP, and in recovery I was able to format internal storage without issues (by the way, I selected default from the formatting options).
Thanks for the guide.
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I don't include pit files with modified preload partition as it can cause some phones to bootloop.
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Since only stock ROM is using preload partition, i quess it's safe... could you direct me to PIT file of (1GB system, 3 GB DATA, 45MB or less preload)?
thanks
nevermind...
when should I flash this mod? at stock ROM or at Lollipop
hey guys
because of the problems that my phone has at the moment I have to install the stock ROM and work my way up to Lollipop. When is it better to use this mod. Right after I go to stock or can I wait untill after I Have installed Lollipop?
gigley said:
hey guys
because of the problems that my phone has at the moment I have to install the stock ROM and work my way up to Lollipop. When is it better to use this mod. Right after I go to stock or can I wait untill after I Have installed Lollipop?
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Best before installing LP as it will wipe data and SD 0
Please help, can't enter recovery
Edit: All seems to be ok. Maybe I was to stupid to press the buttons the right way... :silly: Maybe the Odin screenshot helps somebody, so I only hide my post instead of erasin it.
Hi folks,
I have read the tutorial more then once and I was sure that i can do all steps the right way. But now, after I clicked "Go" in Odin, I can't get my S2 to work. My phone booted up and I wanted to enter the recovery with Vol up, Home and Power, but it doesn't work.
I entered the download mode again an started the procedere for another time, but again, I can't enter the recovery.
Here is a Screenshot from my Odin
Thx in advance!
I've updated the guide a bit so it is easier to understand and so the formatting isn't as confusing as it was before.
Thnx
it was as easy as pie
any chance that the OP can provide or will do
a 1 or 2GB /system partition in addition to a 8GB /data partition?
vakkah said:
any chance that the OP can provide or will do
a 1 or 2GB /system partition in addition to a 8GB /data partition?
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I honestly think there is no rom or gapps that will completely use the 1gb system partition. If you want 8gb data, you will need to flash the 8gb pit. I could make a pit like that but the chances are it may screw up people's phones.
no problem at all, much appreciated..
I have just over 300 apps installed and not enough space left on the 6GB /data partition..
if you can make me a 1 or 2GB /system partition with a 8GB /data partition, i will test/use it on my phone..
i am not worried about not having much internal /sdcard0 storage as i have a 32GB external /sdcard1 for pics, movies etc.
the more, the merrier for me..
just let me know when..
A little help please
I just followed the steps to increase my partition size and I flashed the 1gb_6gb pit file. All went good, I even managed to format all in CWM, I flashed my rom (which was stored in my external SD) and now, when I try to see my internal storage (with any file manager) I cannot see it. I checked under settings->storage and I have only 6 GB total storage..but I can't see it with any file explorer and even in Windows. And now, my camera doesn't work (on lollipop) saying that no SD has been found. It may be other things that do not work, but I didn't test more. Is it normal to be like this? Thank you for your great work
cardynal said:
I just followed the steps to increase my partition size and I flashed the 1gb_6gb pit file. All went good, I even managed to format all in CWM, I flashed my rom (which was stored in my external SD) and now, when I try to see my internal storage (with any file manager) I cannot see it. I checked under settings->storage and I have only 6 GB total storage..but I can't see it with any file explorer and even in Windows. And now, my camera doesn't work (on lollipop) saying that no SD has been found. It may be other things that do not work, but I didn't test more. Is it normal to be like this? Thank you for your great work
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Not normal at all. What did you format sdcard0 as in CWM?
Sent from my GT-I9100 flowing on SwiftKey in Tapatalk
Acid0057 said:
Not normal at all. What did you format sdcard0 as in CWM?
Sent from my GT-I9100 flowing on SwiftKey in Tapatalk
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Yes, I did formatted sdcard0 in cwm as default. And I flashed again a new pit file 1gb_4gb and I followed again the steps, I also mounted usb and I formatted sdcard0 in windows and now it works. My internal storage is visible. Thanks!
Somebody pliz help me, my phone XT1022 rootted suddenly gone blank, in recovery said no OS installed, unable to mount ( data system etc), and internal storage is 0mb, and i have tried to format system via fastboot it say unable to format system file system with type "raw"
please help guys..
Install TWRP and wipe data, If you haven't already.
im already install twrp, so in twrp it say no os, can't mount data etc
try formatting it to ext4
Try flashing the stock rom of the xt1022 but with out the revcovery an flash the custom rom that you want
format ext4 for what? my internal has 0mb and if I format, it said cannot format filesystem type raw
After installing cyanogenmod 12.1 on galaxy s2 and repartitioning (6Gb system) , I can't access internal memory from my pc.
All my apps work OK, but I can't find their folders either with the file manager on the phone or with my pc.
Please help !
newbie_ron said:
After installing cyanogenmod 12.1 on galaxy s2 and repartitioning (6Gb system) , I can't access internal memory from my pc.
All my apps work OK, but I can't find their folders either with the file manager on the phone or with my pc.
Please help !
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Try to wipe internal storage via recovery. This helps often.
Wiping didn't work
BenjyTec said:
Try to wipe internal storage via recovery. This helps often.
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I tried wiping via the cyanogenmod recovery.
The situation is still the same.
What is also odd, that I cannot use my camera or gallery and I get a "no storage" message or "insert SD card".
However, if I install an app, it works....
I'm kinda lost here.
Should I revert to the 2GB system before the repartitioning ? Maybe this is the problem ?
Maybe I should try to mount the USB storage ? (If so, how do I do it ? I can't find my clockwork mod recovery screen)
Thank again
newbie_ron said:
After installing cyanogenmod 12.1 on galaxy s2 and repartitioning (6Gb system) , I can't access internal memory from my pc.
All my apps work OK, but I can't find their folders either with the file manager on the phone or with my pc.
Please help !
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With TWRP, you can change the filesystem type from the wipe menu for your internal storage. After repartitioning you should format your internal storage or else you will have this no storage error. Format your internal storage to ext4 or fat. Do not use exfat as I had some problems accessing it from my pc.
As far as I know, apps are installed to your system partition so you wont have problems with that but if you try to download or take photo (something that writes to the internal storage) you will have no storage error.
EDIT: Use fat because you might have problems with ext4 on windows.
I formatted my internal storage...
Eren Kibar said:
With TWRP, you can change the filesystem type from the wipe menu for your internal storage. After repartitioning you should format your internal storage or else you will have this no storage error. Format your internal storage to ext4 or fat. Do not use exfat as I had some problems accessing it from my pc.
As far as I know, apps are installed to your system partition so you wont have problems with that but if you try to download or take photo (something that writes to the internal storage) you will have no storage error.
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I did format my internal storage after repatitioning to the default format...
If I understand correctly, you suggest that I redo the process:
1. wipe data/cahe/delvik
2. install TWRP
3. Repartition
4. Fromat internal storage to ext4 or fat
5. Re-install cyanogenmod
6. Everything will work fine...
Right ?
newbie_ron said:
I did format my internal storage after repatitioning to the default format...
If I understand correctly, you suggest that I redo the process:
1. wipe data/cahe/delvik
2. install TWRP
3. Repartition
4. Fromat internal storage to ext4 or fat
5. Re-install cyanogenmod
6. Everything will work fine...
Right ?
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Don't wipe anything. You dont have to repartition again.
Go into TWRP (if you dont have it, flash a ROM with TWRP recovery.)
Wipe>Advanced Wipe> Choose Internal Storage from the list >Repair or Change File System>Change FIle System>Choose FAT
Hi,
yesterday i was flashing a new Pie Rom. Of course before that ive done a Full Backup via TWRP.
The Rom wasnt really satisfying, so i wanted to restore my backup but then i realized that i can´t move files bigger then 4GB´s (The TWRP Backup contained a 6GB File) from my pc to the sdcard.
I thought this must be because of the file system, so i changed my filesystem via TWRP to F2FS. Somehow ive done the restore then but my sd card was gone.
Then i went back to TWRP and tried to change the file system on my SD Card again but there was an error "Invalid Partition", so i had the idea to format the sdcard.
TWRP get stuck while formatting the SD-Card, after more then 30 Minutes i killed TWRP with holding Power and Volume down Button.
Back in TWRP i cant do anything with the card and of course in system it still wont be recognized.
I tried to wipe or format again but TWRP gives back just errors.
When i try to change Filesystem TWRP tells this facts:
Mount Point: /external_sd
File system: vfat
Present: No
Removable: Yes
Size: 0MB
Used: 0MB
Free: 0MB
Backup Size: 0MB
I cant believe the card is broken, i think i f**ked up the Partition(Table) of the card while powering off during formatting somehow.
Unfortunately i have no other possibility to check the card -> no card reader for pc or another phone.
Do somebody know this problem and is it maybe possible to fix it somehow with my phone?
Thx
Ernesto0023 said:
Hi,
yesterday i was flashing a new Pie Rom. Of course before that ive done a Full Backup via TWRP.
The Rom wasnt really satisfying, so i wanted to restore my backup but then i realized that i can´t move files bigger then 4GB´s (The TWRP Backup contained a 6GB File) from my pc to the sdcard.
I thought this must be because of the file system, so i changed my filesystem via TWRP to F2FS. Somehow ive done the restore then but my sd card was gone.
Then i went back to TWRP and tried to change the file system on my SD Card again but there was an error "Invalid Partition", so i had the idea to format the sdcard.
TWRP get stuck while formatting the SD-Card, after more then 30 Minutes i killed TWRP with holding Power and Volume down Button.
Back in TWRP i cant do anything with the card and of course in system it still wont be recognized.
I tried to wipe or format again but TWRP gives back just errors.
When i try to change Filesystem TWRP tells this facts:
Mount Point: /external_sd
File system: vfat
Present: No
Removable: Yes
Size: 0MB
Used: 0MB
Free: 0MB
Backup Size: 0MB
I cant believe the card is broken, i think i f**ked up the Partition(Table) of the card while powering off during formatting somehow.
Unfortunately i have no other possibility to check the card -> no card reader for pc or another phone.
Do somebody know this problem and is it maybe possible to fix it somehow with my phone?
Thx
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Ive found a possibility to connect the micro sd to my pc via usb and even there it didnt get recognized from windows. It has found a new drive but no access and no possibility to check or repair it.
So ive tried a few 3rd party tools without success and finally with EaseUS Partition Manager i was able to format it to FAT. The card works now like a charm again. :good: