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Basic generic questions for n00bs

Do I need a .nomedia file in each folder? Or just the parent folder?

Can I use Widgetsoid media scanner button instead of reboot?
 
DeadDude said:
I almost forgot... I also just unlocked my bootloader... dunno if that matters...?
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Unlocking the bootloader should have wiped the phone of all previous user files and data. If you copied the ringtones from a backup, it's very possible that you neglected to backup the .nomedia file, since it's hidden by default.

funkylogik said:
Lunatic's advice is sound...
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Pun intended? ;)
 
DeadDude said:
Do I need a .nomedia file in each folder? Or just the parent folder?

Can I use Widgetsoid media scanner button instead of reboot?
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I think you just need it in the parent folder, but if that doesn't do it, then you need it all the folders. That's called the "scientific method". ;)

I'd still reboot, it's cleaner.
 
You say more stuff should have been lost from the unlock procedure??

Strange shtuff.

When I unlocked all I lost was homescreen settings (widget placement).

I was already rooted and SU'd...

Took forever to get into fastboot mode...

What should I have expected to lose? (I backed up all my stuff before- no fear of losing anything, just no idea what I should have expected.)
 
lunatic59 said:
Unlocking the bootloader should have wiped the phone of all previous user files and data. If you copied the ringtones from a backup, it's very possible that you neglected to backup the .nomedia file, since it's hidden by default.



Pun intended? ;)
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Depends entirely on the device. Some don't require a wipe, others do
 
A lot of music players have a way to tell it where to look for audio files. And ways to exclude area. Check in the app settings
 
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