Cannot delete files on SD card

[Wallissmith]

I have a Fusion5 Lollipop and only use it for watching downloaded files (cooking programmes mainly). I do not use the internet because I download the files to my PC and copy them to the Android. I do not use any other function (camera etc) on the machine.

I currently have a problem with deleting files on the SD card - I have an error message that says No Permission to Delete when I try to delete them directly on the Android. I can delete them through my PC, but when I return to the Fusion, none of the files have actually been deleted.

I have searched the internet for solutions to this problem and have done everything suggested but to no avail. I have even installed ES File Manager but that does not work either.

Is there anyone who can advise me what to do next please.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Beware of ES file
Manager as that was recently acquired by a Chinese company and has reports of some malware or bad behaviour. Simple file manager is free and safer to use. Try that app and see what happens.

 

[mustang7757]

I have a Fusion5 Lollipop and only use it for watching downloaded files (cooking programmes mainly). I do not use the internet because I download the files to my PC and copy them to the Android. I do not use any other function (camera etc) on the machine.

I currently have a problem with deleting files on the SD card - I have an error message that says No Permission to Delete when I try to delete them directly on the Android. I can delete them through my PC, but when I return to the Fusion, none of the files have actually been deleted.

I have searched the internet for solutions to this problem and have done everything suggested but to no avail. I have even installed ES File Manager but that does not work either.

Is there anyone who can advise me what to do next please.

Welcome to AC!
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[Wallissmith]

Thank you both for your replies. Kizzy Catwoman - Following your advice, I've taken ES File Manager off the Android.
mustang 7757 - I've found Total Commander was already installed but after reading further information concerning memory cards, it would appear that the manufacturers, in some cases, set a limit to how many read/white actions can be taken with a card and once that limit has been reached, there is NOTHING that can be done to fix the cards. It is a sort of fail safe system.
I was thinking that there was perhaps something wrong with the Android so I am pleased to know that there isn't - I'm just going to buy another card!
Again, thanks for your interest in my post and your input.
Best regards, Rachel

 

[B. Diddy]

I doubt it's the issue with the finite number of read/write operations for a card -- that would lead to the card becoming completely unusable, not just the inability to delete a file.

I suspect it has to do with the file manager apps not having permission to fully access the SD card, but it's been so long since I had a Lollipop device, it's hard to test.

 

[mustang7757]

Thank you both for your replies. Kizzy Catwoman - Following your advice, I've taken ES File Manager off the Android.
mustang 7757 - I've found Total Commander was already installed but after reading further information concerning memory cards, it would appear that the manufacturers, in some cases, set a limit to how many read/white actions can be taken with a card and once that limit has been reached, there is NOTHING that can be done to fix the cards. It is a sort of fail safe system.
I was thinking that there was perhaps something wrong with the Android so I am pleased to know that there isn't - I'm just going to buy another card!
Again, thanks for your interest in my post and your input.
Best regards, Rachel

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