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Title: exploring the memory
Post by: kris.scott on November 07, 2012, 01:32:44 AM
hello,
im relativity new to my nexus 7 and by no mean an expert with computers etc but im not exactly clueless.

anyway the question i would like to put to everyone is, can i gain access to the internal memory (i believe its called /storage/SDcard) id like to explore/delete/move items on it, now i do not have a computer to use other wise i would just connect it to it obviously. is there a way to get on to it via the device itself?

i can view what is on /storage/SDcard via the file scanner function on AVG anti-virus, so i believe its possible but just not sure how???

my device is not rooted or anything its completely standard.

any help is much appreciated
kris.
Title: Re: exploring the memory
Post by: birdastrompgman on November 07, 2012, 02:00:09 AM
If you don't have a computer, what will you move files to/from?

The sdcard is soldered to the motherboard,  so you can't remove it.
Title: Re: exploring the memory
Post by: kris.scott on November 07, 2012, 02:05:17 AM
moving pictures from folder to folder i also copied music to it that it didnt recognize and cannot delete as i cant gain access to /storage/SDcard........

and i know the sdcard is soldered to the motherboard....... i never asked about taking the sdcard out..... ???
Title: Re: exploring the memory
Post by: ElJay on November 07, 2012, 03:16:55 AM
Can you not hitch a lift on a pc/laptop, it is then easy to access via the pc/laptop selecting the N& from "Computer".

Connection is via the IUSB cable supplied with the Nexus.
Title: Re: exploring the memory
Post by: S.Prime on November 07, 2012, 04:21:41 AM
Download Astro File Manager at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro) or ES File Explorer at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop), with either free app,  you will then be able to view and manage files, note system files are write protected and cannot be changed unless you are rooted.
Title: Re: Re: exploring the memory
Post by: bjs229 on November 07, 2012, 07:29:40 AM
Download Astro File Manager at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro) or ES File Explorer at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop), with either free app,  you will then be able to view and manage files, note system files are write protected and cannot be changed unless you are rooted.
Problem solved. I wish we had a thanks button on Tapatalk.
Title: Re: exploring the memory
Post by: matt on November 07, 2012, 03:20:46 PM
Solid explorer is dual pane, makes it easier to move files from say downloads to music folder. Or sub folders on computer to tablet over network.
Title: Re: exploring the memory
Post by: Bigtroutz on November 07, 2012, 11:05:12 PM
Likewise, X-plore is dual pane and I agree that using a dual pane "memory" explorer is much easier and intuitive vs the other apps mentioned, which I also have used.

Try several and decide on which you prefer - no reason why you cannot use 2 for different purposes either, but my goto directory manager is X-plore.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore)