How To Delete Write Protected Files From Phone

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• #1

I have this binder (with files from a download) that I accept tried to delete from the phone storage (non the external SD Carte).
No matter the method attempted, I proceed getting:
"Cannot delete folder: The storage is write-protected.
Remove the write-protection and try once more".

I've tried many ways on the phone itself (through Root Explorer...and I did brand sure the RW is active), debugging has been tried on as well as off, etc...
Through the PC (Win7 SP1) as well (debugging on and off for this also). All drivers work for the phone, and no other problems. Can easily transfer files from the calculator to the device.

I'm stock rooted with overclock kernel (but don't keep information technology overclocked).

I don't want/demand this folder/files. Its not a organization binder/file. I have moved information technology into my 'download' folder just to keep an eye on it. If I effort to 'move it' to the external bill of fare, all it does is 'copy'.

Whatsoever and all helpful information would be profoundly appreciated, as this is driving me nuts trying to delete this affair.

~Xyon

• #2

When I come up across a suck folder like that I open the folder and delete each file i-past-one. And then delete the empty folder.

For persistent files I've had to change the file extention to delete it.

• #three

I copied all my files to PC and had to format my card. Then I re copied all the files to the card.

Zilch I did could save it.

Edit I read incorrectly. Its your internal card.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app

• #4

I accept the same issue...the internal sd card is giving me a write protection fault.

Any manner to fix it without doing a full wipe?

Thank you!

• #5

Why not backup ur of import sd bill of fare commponents to ur PC , and then goto custom recovery practise internal/external sd carte du jour full wipe and and then restart ur telephone ! it worked for me. the restore all ur backup files.

• #6

I have this binder (with files from a download) that I have tried to delete from the telephone storage (not the external SD Card).
No matter the method attempted, I keep getting:
"Cannot delete binder: The storage is write-protected.
Remove the write-protection and endeavour again".

I've tried many ways on the phone itself (through Root Explorer...and I did make sure the RW is active), debugging has been tried on as well as off, etc...
Through the PC (Win7 SP1) as well (debugging on and off for this likewise). All drivers work for the telephone, and no other problems. Can easily transfer files from the estimator to the device.

I'm stock rooted with overclock kernel (but don't keep it overclocked).

I don't desire/need this binder/files. Its not a system binder/file. I have moved information technology into my 'download' folder merely to keep an eye on it. If I endeavour to 'move it' to the external card, all it does is 'copy'.

Any and all helpful information would exist greatly appreciated, as this is driving me nuts trying to delete this matter.

~Xyon

Acutally I just solved it with really like shooting fish in a barrel mode on my Samsung Galaxy Notation iii. I was studying formus for ii hours and not ane reply or advice helped And then I did this:

ane. turned off USB debugging in developers menu
two. afterward connecting my phone to pc I switched the telephone to behave as media device (MTP) and not every bit camera (PTP) (in notification bar there will exist "connected as a media device/equally a camera" choice after connectedness to PC - click on it and swtich information technology)
iii. now everything works similar a charm and I can delete and write to the SD card without a trouble

• #7

Acutally I just solved it with actually like shooting fish in a barrel style on my Samsung Galaxy Notation three. I was studying formus for 2 hours and not one reply or communication helped And so I did this:

1. turned off USB debugging in developers menu
2. after connecting my phone to pc I switched the phone to carry every bit media device (MTP) and not as camera (PTP) (in notification bar there will exist "continued as a media device/every bit a camera" choice after connectedness to PC - click on it and swtich it)
three. now everything works similar a amuse and I can delete and write to the SD card without a problem

It does not piece of work your idea

• #8

open the phone then remove battery, (without switching off the phone) after you lot removed battery remove sd card also, and wait for 10seconds and put in sd bill of fare once more, put battery too and switch on your phone, after this u can delete everything u couldn't. Promise it works for you too.

• #ix

When I switch to media device than when I click on "telephone" or "card" when I click, information technology says, device has stopped working or been asunder.
Help!

• #10

1. Flash A Recovery ( I recommend TWRP).
two. And so Become to Advance >> File Manager.
3. Scan the File/ Binder yous wanna delete.
iv. Open the folder and go to option's (the blue coloured box with a tickmark).
five. Select Delete, and Swipe To Confirm.
(This process is for TWRP. Procedure may exist different, depending on your recovery)

• #11

How to delete systems read but files in samsung milky way A5.?? Tried deleting by root explorer.. merely not possible.. showing read only file cannot be deleted

• #12

What when the files are on internal? I have similar issue and cannot delete neither via Android nor when attach phone to PC.

• #thirteen

Acutally I just solved it with really easy style on my Samsung Galaxy Annotation iii. I was studying formus for ii hours and not one respond or advice helped And so I did this:

1. turned off USB debugging in developers menu
2. afterwards connecting my phone to pc I switched the phone to behave every bit media device (MTP) and not as camera (PTP) (in notification bar in that location will be "connected as a media device/as a photographic camera" pick after connection to PC - click on it and swtich information technology)
3. now everything works similar a amuse and I tin can delete and write to the SD menu without a problem

Thank you!!! i take the NEW Samsung S21 Ultra. was trying to figure out how to delete some music since i accept ii music folders on my phone: what i did was ...when u plug the telephone to the computer information technology asked you what do u want to do? Transfer, USB tethering, MIDI, Transferring images or Charge phone merely: i had it in Transferring images.. all i did was tap Transferring files/Android Motorcar and WALA!!!! binder Deleted!! Thank you

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