My data is only 72.00kb so it's not like the data is going to be all your pictures or anything. When you clear the data it should reinitialize the galley on the next open. That is the only effect I saw and it really didn't change anything but I am not having a problem with persistent thumbnails, soooo.
I'll give it a shot shortly and let you know. Like you, I don't have a lot of photos so it's not that big of a deal. I'll try the cache first then the clear. BTW, I admin one well known computer support site and am on staff of several other large support forums so I have not problem trying new things -- just like to have an idea what the do first if you know what I meanI would never suggest you do something without trying it first myself.
If that doesnt work there is a folder on your sdcard called,
Android/Data/com.coolirismedia/cache
Delete that cache folder and on the next gallery open it will rebuild the database. That will do it for sure. It that doesn't do it then the videos must still be present somewhere in your collection.
Just please update us here so this thread may help others in the future. Also while this did not delete any of my photos you can never be too safe. You should probably backup all your photos to your PC first if you haven't already. I do this once a week just to be safe.
BTW, Welcome to the forums. We hope you enjoy your stay.
GMB
. Thanks again - back shortly.Couldn't find a file similar to what you're describing anywhere.So I went into the ".thumbnails" folder and deleted everything (two "thumbdata" files and thumbs of all photo/video media). On reboot the first folder (which I mentioned was corrupted) is now okay, but still three video icons. I'm going to just clear the dcom folder completely, reboot, and see what happens. If the ghosts are gone I'll restore all media files and hope for the best. I'll post back.
And.......... next time I went into Gallery the ghost folders are back
Maybe somebody else has an idea here?One more stab at this - and two questions please:
1) Am I looking for trouble if I copy all contents of the SD card to my pc then format the card then copy eveything back? Any chance something will not work as expected afterward?
2) I've read about Gallery3d.apk - should I give this a try (Droid-X, 2.2)?
Thanks again
) Just know that if you decide to delete stuff, some data for your games and downloaded widgets skins, backups etc are stored on the sdcard. If your not sure what something is I'll bet one of of here can tell you.Didn't see your reply until now, so let me bring you up to date. I did decide to install Gallery3d and it works great. But more important, it showed blank videos which it allowed me to delete (I could NOT delete them in the stock gallery app). Now everything is perfect - in BOTH gallery apps.1) I do this every few months to keeps things cleaned up. Not only do I back it all up to my PC but I clean house and delete and the stranded files/folders from apps I have tried over the months. If you just copy everything right back after the format you shouldn't see any changes (I don't know if thats good or bad in your situation
2)Thats the Gallery I use and its very nice. If you haven't seen it you should give it a spin. I prefer it over the stock Blur Gallery.
GMB
Didn't see your reply until now, so let me bring you up to date. I did decide to install Gallery3d and it works great. But more important, it showed blank videos with it allowed me to delete (I could NOT delete them in the stock gallery app). Now everything is perfect - in BOTH gallery apps.
This has been my first experience her GMB, but it has been a very positive one - obviously because of you. Thanks so much again and Happy Holidays
Allan
