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Cannot Add Any More Files to Mp3 Player- New Breakthrough


ThaMp3Doctor
By Guru ThaMp3Doctor
Rank: Guru
Rating: 86%, 3836 votes
posted on Jun 14, 2008
Very Helpful

I have a stunning new breakthrough on the frequently cited problem - "I cannot add any more songs to my Mp3 Player." Before we proceed, I am assuming that the reason you cannot add any more files has nothing to do with available memory space. Of course, if your Mp3 player is full, it will not accept any more songs. But, I am assuming that this is not your problem.
Apparently, if you add too many folders, especially via Playlist, via Windows Media Player, the Mp3 player's file system will become unstable - it can only handle a certain number of additional folders.

To resolve the issue:

1. Connect the player to the PC using the USB cable.
2. Open Windows Media Player.
3. Go to the Sync or Devices tab and delete all content from the player.
4. Go to the Tools menu and select Options.
5. Select the Devices tab, highlight the ILO or Siren player and click on Properties.
6. Uncheck the box "Create Folder Hierarchy on Device"

Now, when music is transferred, it will be placed in the root directory of the flash memory disregarding the folder structure and allowing all tracks to be seen.

This procedure was designed for Siren Mp3 players, but is applicable to many other Mp3 players. It is not a guaranteed fix for every Mp3 player and every error of this type, but it is certainly not a widely known or reported solution. i hope that this benefits many Mp3 player owners who are experiencing this issue.

-Tha Mp3 Doctor

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Comment #1

posted on Dec 10, 2008

misterirish
By Apprentice misterirish
Rank: Apprentice
Rating: 0%, 0 votes

It sound like similar problem I had with Coby MPC896 playing only 27 songs of the 115 tranfered and showing in the navigation section of the mp3.
I resolved it by formating the MP3 and creating a 'library' (not a playlist) of the songs I wanted. That's the only way it would show all song and play them all. I also combined the above solution and and it worked but the above did not solve my problem on its own.

Comment #2

posted on Nov 08, 2008

henrysc
By Apprentice henrysc
Rank: Apprentice
Rating: 0%, 0 votes

Well I spent about two hours on the internet looking for a solution to why my Pixxo 4G MP4 player lost all it's Files and then I stumbled onto this solution. Thanks, specially because it was so simple. Conan

Comment #3

posted on Oct 11, 2008

mindyroxs101
By Apprentice mindyroxs101
Rank: Apprentice
Rating: 0%, 0 votes

Well, Ya, Ummm
There is nothing saying ILO or Siren Player but, I have this problem

Comment #4

posted on Aug 20, 2008

lfranko
By Apprentice lfranko
Rank: Apprentice
Rating: 0%, 0 votes

Thank you so much! I've been struggling with this problem for awhile and this fixed it! thanks!

Comment #5

posted on Aug 06, 2008

kevlo989
By Apprentice kevlo989
Rank: Apprentice
Rating: 0%, 0 votes

Me too i did the exact thing and it wont let me uncheck it any help i was thinking of going into admin mod and trying but just not sure

Comment #6

posted on Jun 19, 2008

Zehc
By Apprentice Zehc
Rank: Apprentice
Rating: 97%, 8 votes

k so i am having this exact problem so i did all of this but when i went to highlight my player so i could uncheck hierachy on device it wont let me. Ive deleted everything and ive highlighted my player and clicked on properties but it won't let me uncheck the box its just grey. Im so frustrated..any more advice?

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