topic Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps in Z Series

can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:34:32 GMT

Since I updated my Xperia Z to the 4.4.4 kitkat using pc companion, I couldn't copy any file to SD card

Searching on Google I knew their is a restrictions for third party apps but even my first party apps can't write on my SD card (32 gb). Camera app can't save captured pictures to SD, file commander says error when I try to copy to SD.

I got a notification than is my internal is full with more than 75% space when try to transfer media to SD says error

I am really tired of this **bleep** tried factory reset, changing my SD card but didn't fix the problem.

When I mount SD card from settings then remount it works even with third-party apps but when I reboot the phone all files I copied to SD card is lost as I didn't even use it

I still can use file that is already on SD card and also can copy it to internal storage.

The sony's kitkat update really ruined my SD card, pls any help to fix this?

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

_alexdon_ — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:38:05 GMT

Reformat your microSD in FAT32 and check again.

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:46:35 GMT

I am having this for about 4 months now, I said to my self wait for the next update and it will be fixed.

But the next update will be lollipop and it won't be released for xperia z before couple of months. As always updates being released at very late time.

I doubt z3 will get lollipop before March.
I doubt z will get lollipop before May ;(

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:58:20 GMT

I will reformat and give you a result

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

_alexdon_ — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:59:13 GMT

Keep us updated,remember FAT32.

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:29:39 GMT

Tried erase from settings, It just worked until rebooting, like mount then unmount didn't fix the problem

My SD card is already fat32

But when I removed sd from the phone then reformatted it with the pc, It worked perfectly even when I rebooted my phone twice to check the problem is not coming back again.

Now it works with both first-third party apps perfectly
Thanks very much, I appreciate your help alexdon

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

_alexdon_ — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:36:24 GMT

Great!

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:39:30 GMT

Now I can copy files and to any activity with the sd card.

But Transfer data to SD option still says transfer interrupted
Any ideas?

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

_alexdon_ — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:40:39 GMT

Transfer using the inbuilt option in settings-storage?

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:45:58 GMT

Still the same error message "transfer interrupted"

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

_alexdon_ — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:46:24 GMT

Strange,so now the problem is back? even with file commander?

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:53:43 GMT

Oh now the first problem is Back. Again I can't copy files to SD card ;(

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:56:53 GMT

Even with file commander.

Note: transfer option was saying transfer interrupted even when the problem was fixed for awhile

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

_alexdon_ — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:00:22 GMT

In this case,you need to try another microSD as this one might be defective.

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:02:05 GMT

There is a strange folder called LOST.DIR is always created with Android folder when I put sd to my phone

My SD is working perfectly with my pc

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:02:59 GMT

My SD card is working perfectly when I put it in any other phone

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

_alexdon_ — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:08:36 GMT

LOST folder is a folder where corrupted files are found. I do not know what could be the problem in your case,are you willing to try a software repair?

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:12:13 GMT

How to do software repair, I can copy everything I need to my pc if it will erase my data.

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

Hashim97 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:27:48 GMT

I was willing to go a custom rom just to get rid of the problem
if software repair will fix this it will be cool because I really like the stock rom

Re: can't write on SD card even first party apps

_alexdon_ — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:58:23 GMT

You may need to perform a software repair using PC Companion.The process will erase all internal memory.You might need to charge your device for about 1-2 hours before so the device has at least 60% battery.

Make sure the device is not connected to computer or laptop and turned off (sometimes you have to press power button and volume up until the device vibrates 3 times or on some devices you have to press the small button near the SIM tray or on the back of the device).

Open PC companion->support zone->phone/tablet software update->repair my phone/tablet blue highlighted.Follow the steps given,do not connect your phone until prompted to press volume down while plugging USB cable. If PC companion does not start the repair process, you might need to run it in compatibility mode with Windows 7 (in some cases XP).