[Q] Internal Storage Strange Problem

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MrFdhigsKp

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• Apr 15, 2012

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I've seen a post somewhere here about having multiple copies of folders and files in the phone's internal storage, but I'm not able find it any more. Every time I move a ROM in my phone's internal storage, then CWM it, I always notice that the ZIP has a "clone" with the same size as the original; however, it is not a ZIP file: it just says "File". This applies to ALL the files in each folder, including music and video files. Can someone give me insight and enlighten of this problem?
Additionally, would I be able to rid of all these extra files, or would it make my originals unusable?

 

Klathmon

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• Apr 15, 2012

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I've not seen it myself. But i think the extra files are just "ghost" versions and are not really there. But i could be wrong.

Do me a favor and try putting the sd card in a computer and see if the extra files are there. Could you also upload a screen shot of the issue. I've been trying to track this one down for a while.

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theking_13

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• Apr 15, 2012

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Try formatting the internal storage THROUGH Android itself, not off of a computer.

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MrFdhigsKp

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• Apr 15, 2012

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Klathmon said:

I've not seen it myself. But i think the extra files are just "ghost" versions and are not really there. But i could be wrong.

Do me a favor and try putting the sd card in a computer and see if the extra files are there. Could you also upload a screen shot of the issue. I've been trying to track this one down for a while.

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You actually can't see it through file explorers in the phone itself, but only when connecting it to a computer. AND LOL I deleted a "copy" of one of my clips which resulted into an error when trying to play it.

 

Klathmon

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• Apr 16, 2012

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MrFdhigsKp said:

You actually can't see it through file explorers in the phone itself, but only when connecting it to a computer. AND LOL I deleted a "copy" of one of my clips which resulted into an error when trying to play it.

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what os are you using on your computer (windows,mac,linux)?

do the "ghost" files have any strange characteristics? (dot '.' in the front, '~' before or after, grayed out/see through)

 

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MrFdhigsKp

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• Apr 16, 2012

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Klathmon said:

what os are you using on your computer (windows,mac,linux)?

do the "ghost" files have any strange characteristics? (dot '.' in the front, '~' before or after, grayed out/see through)

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I'm using Windows 7 to connect my G2X. And nope, they have the exact same name. There are no strange characteristics and are not grayed out/see through.

 

Klathmon

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• Apr 16, 2012

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MrFdhigsKp said:

I'm using Windows 7 to connect my G2X. And nope, they have the exact same name. There are no strange characteristics and are not grayed out/see through.

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few more questions for ya

are you connected using UTP or MTP (does it show up like a USB thumb Drive on your computer, or does it say its a "media Device"?)

also, have you tried copying the files over to your desktop and seeing if they work when one is deleted?

 

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MrFdhigsKp

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• Apr 16, 2012

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Klathmon said:

few more questions for ya

are you connected using UTP or MTP (does it show up like a USB thumb Drive on your computer, or does it say its a "media Device"?)

also, have you tried copying the files over to your desktop and seeing if they work when one is deleted?

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AHA it's cool. I just want to know how to fix this slight problem cuz it's bothering me every time I move a new ROM into my phone! AND It's connected as a Media Device.

 

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MrFdhigsKp

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• Apr 16, 2012

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I'll try copying some files to my desktop now

 

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MrFdhigsKp

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• Apr 16, 2012

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YOO! OMG the extra files aren't there any more! I am certain now that this is a problem with AOKP ROMS, including the new Genesis! This make sense because I've never encountered this problem until I got addicted to AOKP since it's first ics release for the G2X. I can't confirm for other ROMS, however, except Hellfire Sandwich 1.6, because I'm currently using it right now.

 

Klathmon

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• Apr 16, 2012

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MrFdhigsKp said:

YOO! OMG the extra files aren't there any more! I am certain now that this is a problem with AOKP ROMS, including the new Genesis! This make sense because I've never encountered this problem until I got addicted to AOKP since it's first ics release for the G2X. I can't confirm for other ROMS, however, except Hellfire Sandwich 1.6, because I'm currently using it right now.

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Hmm... Iv got no idea what's causing it, but at least that fixes it foryou.

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