Tablet suddenly showing 'no SD card inserted' although I have had a
32Gig card there for some time without any apparent problem.
I have not been able to reinsert the card so that it is recognised.
Any ideas?

--
Jim the Geordie

Jim the Geordie wrote:
>
> Tablet suddenly showing 'no SD card inserted' although I have had a
> 32Gig card there for some time without any apparent problem.
> I have not been able to reinsert the card so that it is recognised.
> Any ideas?
>

Well, it's either the card or the tablet that's failing. I'd guess the
card, and try it on another device.
If that works ok elsewhere, try a different SD card on the phone.

Ed

Jim the Geordie wrote:

> Tablet suddenly showing 'no SD card inserted' although I have had a
> 32Gig card there for some time without any apparent problem.
> I have not been able to reinsert the card so that it is recognised.
> Any ideas?

Compressed air, or a wooden cocktail stick to clean any fluff out of the
card slot?

Jim the Geordie, 2024-05-10 20:55:

>
> Tablet suddenly showing 'no SD card inserted' although I have had a
> 32Gig card there for some time without any apparent problem.
> I have not been able to reinsert the card so that it is recognised.
> Any ideas?

Most likely the card is defect. Without removing it and testing it in
another device you will never find out.

--
Arno Welzel
https://arnowelzel.de

In article <la8sikF7ijqU2@mid.individual.net>, usenet@arnowelzel.de
says...
>
> Jim the Geordie, 2024-05-10 20:55:
>
> >
> > Tablet suddenly showing 'no SD card inserted' although I have had a
> > 32Gig card there for some time without any apparent problem.
> > I have not been able to reinsert the card so that it is recognised.
> > Any ideas?
>
> Most likely the card is defect. Without removing it and testing it in
> another device you will never find out.

I think you're right. I tried it in my pc slot, but got nowt. I'm not
prepared to put my mobile in danger by putting it in there,
For a fiver, it's not worth the risk.
I'm not sure I really need it as my tablet performs perfectly well
without it.

--
Jim the Geordie

On 5/11/24 4:37 AM, Jim the Geordie wrote:
> In article <la8sikF7ijqU2@mid.individual.net>, usenet@arnowelzel.de
> says...
>>
>> Jim the Geordie, 2024-05-10 20:55:
>>
>> >
>> > Tablet suddenly showing 'no SD card inserted' although I have had a
>> > 32Gig card there for some time without any apparent problem.
>> > I have not been able to reinsert the card so that it is recognised.
>> > Any ideas?
>>
>> Most likely the card is defect. Without removing it and testing it in
>> another device you will never find out.
>
> I think you're right. I tried it in my pc slot, but got nowt. I'm not
> prepared to put my mobile in danger by putting it in there,
> For a fiver, it's not worth the risk.
> I'm not sure I really need it as my tablet performs perfectly well
> without it.

Did you have anything stored on it that you actually use? I keep books
on mine. If I were going to keep photos on the tablet/phone I'd use
that, but I just dump those to my computer and delete them from the phone.

It's hard to understand how cards go bad, but apparently they do. OTOH,
the power switch on my Lenovo tablet went bad (a mechanical problem I
haven't yet figured out how to solve permanently, although temp
solutions involving shims worked for a while), but I wouldn't put it
past Lenovo to cheap out where they can.

--
Cheers, Bev
It doesn't matter who you vote for, the government always gets in.

On 5/11/2024 2:30 PM, The Real Bev wrote:

> the power switch on my Lenovo tablet went bad (a mechanical problem I
> haven't yet figured out how to solve permanently, although temp
> solutions involving shims worked for a while)

The power switch on one of my past tablets went bad in that it took
several pushes to get it to turn on or off (sleep). So I just left it
turned on all the time and used an app called Screen Black to black out
the screen when I wasn't using it. It worked fine and I used it that way
for several months. To turn it 'on' I just swiped up from the bottom of
the black screen and hit the home screen icon. And I was also surprised
that I really didn't notice all that much difference in the time between
battery charges...

In comp.mobile.android, on Sat, 11 May 2024 14:30:38 -0700, The Real Bev
<bashley101@gmail.com> wrote:

>On 5/11/24 4:37 AM, Jim the Geordie wrote:
>> In article <la8sikF7ijqU2@mid.individual.net>, usenet@arnowelzel.de
>> says...
>>>
>>> Jim the Geordie, 2024-05-10 20:55:
>>>
>>> >
>>> > Tablet suddenly showing 'no SD card inserted' although I have had a
>>> > 32Gig card there for some time without any apparent problem.
>>> > I have not been able to reinsert the card so that it is recognised.
>>> > Any ideas?
>>>
>>> Most likely the card is defect. Without removing it and testing it in
>>> another device you will never find out.
>>
>> I think you're right. I tried it in my pc slot, but got nowt. I'm not
>> prepared to put my mobile in danger by putting it in there,
>> For a fiver, it's not worth the risk.
>> I'm not sure I really need it as my tablet performs perfectly well
>> without it.
>
>Did you have anything stored on it that you actually use? I keep books
>on mine. If I were going to keep photos on the tablet/phone I'd use
>that, but I just dump those to my computer and delete them from the phone.
>
>It's hard to understand how cards go bad, but apparently they do. OTOH,
>the power switch on my Lenovo tablet went bad (a mechanical problem I
>haven't yet figured out how to solve permanently, although temp
>solutions involving shims worked for a while),

The power button on my phone broke. It was just a plastic part of the
case meant to bend in and turn the phone on or off whenever I pressed on
it, and the plastic broke. It was my first smart phone, a cheap one
with a short name, sold mostly in Latin America (who? Me? something like
that.) and it managed to work well for a 2-month trip abroad amd brple
when I was just 15 minutes from the airport to go home. I still had
one good-bye phone call to make from the airport, and I did that be
sticking something in the hole to press the on/off switch. (but that
didnt' work well enough -- often it wouldn't work -- to keep using it.)

>but I wouldn't put it
>past Lenovo to cheap out where they can.

On 5/11/24 4:49 PM, AJL wrote:
> On 5/11/2024 2:30 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
>
>> the power switch on my Lenovo tablet went bad (a mechanical problem I
>> haven't yet figured out how to solve permanently, although temp
>> solutions involving shims worked for a while)

The little plastic tit that actually connects to the switch seems to
have worn down so that it no longer reaches the metal thing it's
supposed to activate. I took it apart and put some cellophane in as a
shim, and it worked a few times. I put more in and it worked a few
times more.

Sort of like the cheesy plastic part on the nice Ryobi weed whacker that
wears out and won't reach the microwswitch that activates the REAL
switch. Really annoying when brand-name stuff has such cheesy failure
modes.

> The power switch on one of my past tablets went bad in that it took
> several pushes to get it to turn on or off (sleep). So I just left it
> turned on all the time and used an app called Screen Black to black out
> the screen when I wasn't using it. It worked fine and I used it that way
> for several months. To turn it 'on' I just swiped up from the bottom of
> the black screen and hit the home screen icon. And I was also surprised
> that I really didn't notice all that much difference in the time between
> battery charges...

I thought of that, but it's months between uses and it just makes me
uncomfortable to have something running all the time and not being used,
especially these batteries. When the screen blacks out swiping does
nothing, but the little magnet in the cover will unblank the screen.

I may try to put a sturdier shim in, but I really hate taking those tiny
screws out even if I have all the proper tools. I wish I had a
horizontal surface on which to put one of those nice blue silicone pads
with all the cubbyholes instead of putting a cookie pan in my lap.

--
Cheers, Bev
"I love deadlines... especially the whooshing sound
they make as they go by." -Douglas Adams

On 5/11/2024 10:55 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 5/11/24 4:49 PM, AJL wrote:
>> On 5/11/2024 2:30 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
>>
>>> the power switch on my Lenovo tablet went bad (a mechanical
>>> problem I haven't yet figured out how to solve permanently,
>>> although temp solutions involving shims worked for a while)
>
> The little plastic tit that actually connects to the switch seems to
> have worn down so that it no longer reaches the metal thing it's
> supposed to activate. I took it apart and put some cellophane in as
> a shim, and it worked a few times. I put more in and it worked a
> few times more.
>
> Sort of like the cheesy plastic part on the nice Ryobi weed whacker
> that wears out and won't reach the microwswitch that activates the
> REAL switch. Really annoying when brand-name stuff has such cheesy
> failure modes.
>
>> The power switch on one of my past tablets went bad in that it
>> took several pushes to get it to turn on or off (sleep). So I just
>> left it turned on all the time and used an app called Screen Black
>> to black out the screen when I wasn't using it. It worked fine and
>> I used it that way for several months. To turn it 'on' I just
>> swiped up from the bottom of the black screen and hit the home
>> screen icon. And I was also surprised that I really didn't notice
>> all that much difference in the time between battery charges...
>
> I thought of that, but it's months between uses and it just makes me
> uncomfortable to have something running all the time and not being
> used, especially these batteries.

I always power off my unused tablets. They use around 5% a day sleeping
so the battery would be near dead in less than a month.

> When the screen blacks out swiping does nothing, but the little
> magnet in the cover will unblank the screen.

That's a nice feature. The wife's i-tablet (I'm afraid to say the brand
here...) does that. One of my recent Android tablet acquisitions turns
on (unsleep) by moving it and I got an app to turn it off, so I never
have to touch the physical switch.

> I may try to put a sturdier shim in, but I really hate taking those
> tiny screws out even if I have all the proper tools.

Those little screws almost burned down my house one time. I was working
(playing?) on a laptop and when putting the screws back in I put a long
one where a short one was supposed to go and pierced the battery. It
caught fire but fortunately I was able to carry it outside a leave it on
the rock yard. It actually did some serious flaming. Scary.

> I wish I had a horizontal surface on which to put one of those nice
> blue silicone pads with all the cubbyholes instead of putting a
> cookie pan in my lap.
>

On 5/11/24 11:41 PM, AJL wrote:
> On 5/11/2024 10:55 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
>> On 5/11/24 4:49 PM, AJL wrote:
>>> On 5/11/2024 2:30 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>
>>>> the power switch on my Lenovo tablet went bad (a mechanical
>>>> problem I haven't yet figured out how to solve permanently,
>>>> although temp solutions involving shims worked for a while)
>>
>> The little plastic tit that actually connects to the switch seems to
>> have worn down so that it no longer reaches the metal thing it's
>> supposed to activate. I took it apart and put some cellophane in as
>> a shim, and it worked a few times. I put more in and it worked a
>> few times more.
>>
>> Sort of like the cheesy plastic part on the nice Ryobi weed whacker
>> that wears out and won't reach the microwswitch that activates the
>> REAL switch. Really annoying when brand-name stuff has such cheesy
>> failure modes.
>>
>>> The power switch on one of my past tablets went bad in that it
>>> took several pushes to get it to turn on or off (sleep). So I just
>>> left it turned on all the time and used an app called Screen Black
>>> to black out the screen when I wasn't using it. It worked fine and
>>> I used it that way for several months. To turn it 'on' I just
>>> swiped up from the bottom of the black screen and hit the home
>>> screen icon. And I was also surprised that I really didn't notice
>>> all that much difference in the time between battery charges...
>>
>> I thought of that, but it's months between uses and it just makes me
>> uncomfortable to have something running all the time and not being
>> used, especially these batteries.
>
> I always power off my unused tablets. They use around 5% a day sleeping
> so the battery would be near dead in less than a month.
>
>> When the screen blacks out swiping does nothing, but the little
>> magnet in the cover will unblank the screen.
>
> That's a nice feature. The wife's i-tablet (I'm afraid to say the brand
> here...) does that. One of my recent Android tablet acquisitions turns
> on (unsleep) by moving it and I got an app to turn it off, so I never
> have to touch the physical switch.

How do you turn it back on?

>> I may try to put a sturdier shim in, but I really hate taking those
>> tiny screws out even if I have all the proper tools.
>
> Those little screws almost burned down my house one time. I was working
> (playing?) on a laptop and when putting the screws back in I put a long
> one where a short one was supposed to go and pierced the battery. It
> caught fire but fortunately I was able to carry it outside a leave it on
> the rock yard. It actually did some serious flaming. Scary.

A friend and his fiance were going skiing with me. Fiance couldn't get
her boot into her brand new skis. Asshole shop used a screw that was
too long to attach the bindings and it was pushing the base out and
probably torqueing something. She finally forced her boot in, but I
wouldn't have trusted the binding to release. She got the ski replaced,
of course, but I don't think she ever skied again.

Good to know that we can trust professionals to do the job they're paid for!

>> I wish I had a horizontal surface on which to put one of those nice
>> blue silicone pads with all the cubbyholes instead of putting a
>> cookie pan in my lap.

Available at acceptable prices from ebay. The guy who replaced my
Pixel2 battery had one. Envy.

--
Cheers, Bev
Why should I be tarred with the epithet "loony" merely
because I have a pet halibut? --Monty Python

On 5/12/2024 8:37 AM, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 5/11/24 11:41 PM, AJL wrote:

>> One of my recent Android tablet acquisitions turns
>> on (unsleep) by moving it and I got an app to turn it off, so I never
>> have to touch the physical switch.
>
> How do you turn it back on?

The tablet has a motion detector and can be set to turn on (unsleep)
when moved.

The tablet details are below if anyone cares. Just got it a few weeks
ago. It works as advertised and I would give it 5 stars if I did that
sort of thing. The only complaint is that I didn't notice it was still
set on Chinese time and I was living a day in the future for awhile. My
other tablets were smart enough to figure out where I was and set the
time once hooked to my WiFi.

ALLDOCUBE 2K Android Tablet FHD 10.36 Inch Tablet PC 8GB RAM 256GB ROM
and 2TB Expand Octa Core Helio G99 Processor Gaming Tablets Bluetooth
5.2 iPlay 50 Pro Max

$169.99 (On Amazon of course...)

Size: 10.4 inch
Style: 256GB
Color: Gray
Brand ALLDOCUBE
Model Name iPlay 50 Pro Max
Memory Storage Capacity 256 GB
Screen Size 10.36 Inches
Display Resolution Maximum 2000*1200 Pixels

This tablet boasts a wide 10.4-inch screen with a high-resolution
2000x1200 display and a 15:9 aspect ratio. It weighs only 466g and has
an incredibly small 8.4mm profile, making it easy to carry about. The
high resolution ensures vibrant colors and an exciting, energetic
viewing experience.Because it combines portability with an incredible
display to produce an unrivaled visual experience, this tablet is
perfect for travel.
【Helio G99 Octa-core CPU・GMS Certified 】 With the strong Helio G99
(MTK6789) CPU and the formidable Mali G57 MC2 GPU, you can play games at
a higher level. Experience smooth screen changes and improved gameplay,
which makes this tablet the best option for gamers. With its Android 12
operating system, it guarantees excellent privacy protection, parental
controls, and more for a safe and secure user experience.Google Mobile
Service (GMS) certification for the iPlay 50 Pro Max tablet ensures
access to a vast selection of apps from the Google Play Store.
【8GB RAM + 256GB ROM・6000mAh Battery】With a generous 256GB ROM and a
handy MicroSD card slot, storage worries vanish when downloading movies,
songs, e-books, and gaming apps. Immerse yourself in seamless playback
of high-definition videos and graphics-intensive games, allowing you to
maintain an extensive library of your most cherished images and
videos.Driven by a sturdy 6000mAh battery, this tablet ensures
worry-free power for holidays or business trips. Revel in up to 6 hours
of video playback and a maximum of 8 hours of web browsing.
【5G/2.4G Wi-Fi ・ 4G LTE and VoLTE】Experience flexible communication
options with this 10.4-inch tablet, supporting 4G LTE communication and
dual SIM cards. The Wi-Fi model operates on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz,
ensuring a stable connection in any environment for a seamless online
experience.With the iPlay50 Pro Max, enjoy smooth internet connectivity
and communication. Supported bands include
【GSM→B2/3/5/8、WCDMA→B1/2/5/8、TDS→B34/39、FDD→B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28AB、TDD→B38/39/40/41】
【Front 5MP+Rear 8MP・GPS】It has dual cameras, 8 megapixels on the rear
and 5 megapixels on the front for taking amazing photos and video
chatting.Compatible with GPS, Beidou, Galileo, and Glonass, this tablet
supports four satellite systems, providing accurate location information
wherever you go. Trust in its reliability for travel and map
applications. With Bluetooth 5.2 compatibility, wireless connections are
even more stable, enabling smooth pairing with headsets, external
speakers, and more.

The Real Bev, 2024-05-11 23:30:

[...]
> It's hard to understand how cards go bad, but apparently they do. OTOH,
> the power switch on my Lenovo tablet went bad (a mechanical problem I
> haven't yet figured out how to solve permanently, although temp
> solutions involving shims worked for a while), but I wouldn't put it
> past Lenovo to cheap out where they can.

SD cards are the cheapest variation of flash media memory. If you don't
buy specific "high endurance" cards you should consider this kind of
storage always a temporary solution only used to keep data for a short
time period - as for example in a digital camera etc. - and not use it
as permanent storage media.

--
Arno Welzel
https://arnowelzel.de