Unable to delete files

wormy987123

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As the title states in unable to delete files from my internal memory. I'm not sure if it has to do with trying one of the aosp builds or what. I've checked permissions they are all set correctly and I'm stumped. Anyone else had this issue?

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micmars

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As the title states in unable to delete files from my internal memory. I'm not sure if it has to do with trying one of the aosp builds or what. I've checked permissions they are all set correctly and I'm stumped. Anyone else had this issue?

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What rom are you running, file manager are you using, are you rooted, do you have recovery, what kernel do you have?

We can help once the additional info is provided.

Plus, this belongs in the Q&A forum.

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wormy987123

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Restored to stock. Tried root browser and esfile Explorer. Yes I'm rooted. Twrp recovery newest. Stock kernal

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micmars

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Restored to stock. Tried root browser and esfile Explorer. Yes I'm rooted. Twrp recovery newest. Stock kernal

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Try using root explorer or es file manager, granting super user permissions (in es you'll see it on the left tab under the heading "root permissions" with an on/off button) and navigating to your internal. Try moving a file around, or creating a folder. See if you are prompted to mount your internal memory.

If your internal memory is write protected for some reason, you should be able to copy a file to your external storage or computer, but any write operations, including downloading pics from the Internet, downloads from the Play Store, all would fail).

Now try it with the built in file browser that came with the stock rom.

Report back.

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wormy987123

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I gave up and transferred my backup to the computer then used Odin to restore stock. I rooted and installed recovery again then restored my backup and all is good. I tried everything with ES File Explorer and still same thing. Thanks for the help

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I gave up and transferred my backup to the computer then used Odin to restore stock. I rooted and installed recovery again then restored my backup and all is good. I tried everything with ES File Explorer and still same thing. Thanks for the help

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That was, unfortunately, the consensus solution. Glad you're back, but real pain it sounds.

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