I'm looking to transfer files from my mom's phone storage to a micro SD card while keeping the original file dates intact. Most of the files are images and there are quite a few of them. My concern is ensuring that I don't overload the micro SD card or damage it so that it becomes read-only or unusable since it's brand new.
The issue I'm facing is that when I use ChoEazyCopy to select the source directory, the phone isn't detected as a valid source because it connects via MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) and doesn't show up as a traditional drive letter like C:, D:, or E:. Even though Windows recognizes the phone when I plug it in and I can manually copy files to my computer, I'm curious if the file dates will be preserved when I use a regular file manager for the transfer. How can I utilize Robocopy to move files from the internal storage of the phone to the micro SD card while keeping the original dates?
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It’s true that file dates can be important! When copying from an SD card, it’s often better to use a method that transfers files one at a time to avoid overwhelming the card's firmware. I've also heard that the file manager can copy everything just fine if you're cautious, but using Robocopy gives you some extra control and might help avoid issues. Just remember to set it to preserve timestamps with the '/COPY:DAT' option if you choose to go that route!
You should ensure both devices are properly connected and recognized by your computer, but as you mentioned, ChoEazyCopy might not see the phone if it’s mounted as MTP. Have you tried accessing the phone storage directly via Windows Explorer? It can handle copying files without the added complications from ChoEazyCopy. Just keep an eye on the file dates before finishing up!
Yeah, I can access it through Windows, but I’m worried those dates might get lost during a direct transfer. That's why I want to use Robocopy!
That’s a great point! I’ve had issues before with batches of files causing an SD to fail, so I totally agree about taking it slow with transfers.