Can't copy files within device

[crkckr]

Ok, I know I'm doing something wrong with my new Galaxy Tab S2, I just can't figure out what. I am trying to copy some ringtone files from one folder to another folder, both on the device memory (as opposed to the sdcard), however, every time I have tried (using both ES Explorer an OI File Manager) I get a 'copy failed' message. On the ES app it says the files are 'read only' but I should still be able to copy them to another folder so that my Jorte planner can access them. So what is it I'm doing wrong?
TIA,
Mike

 

[anon(632115)]

Use the Samsung My Files file manager. It should have the necessary write permissions

 

[Rukbat]

Or use ES to change the permissions to 777 (everyone has all permissions), copy them, then change them back to what they were. (Ringtone files aren't normally read only - but the folder you're trying to copy them to may be - in which case you have to change the folder's permission.)

 

[crkckr]

I should have mentioned that I tried that one as well but it refuses to show any system files. The folder I am trying to copy to doesn't even show up on My Files. On both ES & OI it is the base device memory (equal to C/ on a PC).

I have tried it without the SD card installed and also with my Win 10 PC but the PC will not show thw system files either.
Mike

 

[crkckr]

Sorry, you've lost me on this, I've no idea how to do that! I've looked through all of the tools & such on ES but didn't see anything regarding permissions. I will do a search and see if I find some info on how to do that, thanks.
Mike