SD Scanner

Name: SD Scanner
Rating: 3.2162163 (639 reviews)
Author: Burrows Applications

By: Burrows Applications

Force Android to scan your storage to find your media files!

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2026-06-12

Features & Capabilities

SD Scanner is a powerful Chrome extension designed to force your Android device to rescan the SD card, ensuring all multimedia applications like Google Play Music are refreshed with the latest media files. Whether you're using Android 4.4 (Kit Kat) or the latest versions, SD Scanner works seamlessly across all devices including Nexus 5, Nexus 6, and beyond.

This extension targets Android users who want a quick and efficient way to update their media library without needing manual refreshes. Developed by Jared Burrows, SD Scanner offers a simple solution to resolve media detection issues, helping you keep your music, videos, and photos up to date effortlessly.

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3.0.1 Last updated: 2016-04-10

Creation date:

2014-01-11

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bu*****@gmail.com

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Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-12

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Developed by:

Burrows Applications

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=burrows.apps.sdcard

Email:

bu*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.burrowsapps.com/

User Reviews

User reviews of SD Scanner are mixed; many praise its ability to rescan SD cards and make media files accessible, helping recover lost music files, particularly on custom ROMs. However, several users report that the app only shows scanning without finishing or providing results and expect file recovery features it does not offer. Some experience issues like notification sound disturbances. Misunderstanding of app functions leads to negative reviews, with a divide between satisfied users and those disappointed by perceived ineffectiveness.

Pros

Effectively rescans external SD cards to make media files visible in other apps
Successfully recovers or makes accessible lost music or media files
Performs as described, doing the scanning job without complications
Helps with media scanner issues especially on custom ROMs like Lineage OS
Users express gratitude towards developers for the app functioning as intended

Cons

Often appears to only show scanning with no results or completion notification
Some users expect file recovery but the app only scans and does not recover files
Reports of app causing notification sound issues on device
Perceived as useless or a scam by some users due to lack of visible results
Confusion about app functionality leading to negative reviews or dissatisfaction