So I performed the Verizon update which now has Android 4.4. Life seemed good. I noticed some interface changes but nothing to major until I went to update my playlist through DoubleTwist AirSync. I have a 32g SD Card so I can load lots of music, documents, photos, videos, etc. I saw this message pop up on DoubleTwist.
First of all, my name is not Dave, not sure how they got that but that is beside the point.
I realized that Google blocked third party apps from writing to the SD Card. Keep in mind Google Music can just not anyone else unless you root your phone and install another third party app that overrides this limitation. The very reason I bought DoubleTwist is because the Amazon MP3 and Google cannot seem to figure out how to keep the music playlists synced without mass duplications or music just not showing up at all. Since I don't mess with Apple, I still wanted to sync my itunes which DoubleTwist does awesome at and over the WiFi. I have a larger SD Card to fit my music on it. Now I have to use my internal memory. After some internet research, the supposed reasons is because of potential security issues writing to the SD card. Another reason supposedly is to drive people to Google Music.
Lets address the security issue...
I don't mind having this feature active by default but why not allow the user to deactivate knowing the potential security limitations. It's called personal responsibility. My phone. My data. I do what I want with it. If someone hacks my phone and steals my music well I will deal with that if it happens. I don't need someone forcing me on how to use my phone.
Let's address driving people to Google Music
I can see this being a marketing strategy. One that sucks mind you. It makes me just want to not us them that much more. It also puts Google in control of my music. Not into that.
My theory
What's the real reason? Both points don't pass the common sense test. I think there is a reason we are not told but who knows what that is.
Either way, how do we solve this problem Verizon? Can we just have this "security feature" be deactivated by the end user if they desire such?
Or does anyone have any suggestions on how to override without rooting the phone?
I contacted Samsung. They told me to contact Google. Google told me to contact Verizon. What next?
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