# SDrescan

> A small tool that invokes the android media scanner to rescan the SD card.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bero.sdrescan](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bero.sdrescan)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bero.sdrescan`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Benjamin Rosseaux
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 346,593
- **Rating:** 1.14 / 5 (2,603 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2015-05-29
- **First published:** 2015-05-29
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bero.sdrescan)
- **Website:** [http://www.rosseaux.net/](http://www.rosseaux.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.rosseaux.net/apps/privacypolicies/sdrescan.html](http://www.rosseaux.net/apps/privacypolicies/sdrescan.html)

## Description

**SDrescan** is a lightweight Android extension that triggers the media scanner to rescan your SD card, ensuring all new media files are detected seamlessly. This tool is perfect for users who add new media to their SD card and want it immediately recognized by the system's media library. 

Please note that SDrescan is not compatible with Android 4.4 KitKat and newer versions. The latest update fixed a minor app name typo, enhancing usability.

## Rankings

- #121,040 — Overall

## Review summary

Users consistently report that SDrescan crashes immediately after opening and cannot be used. Many mention the app is outdated, with no updates since 2011, causing incompatibility with modern devices. The app frequently shuts down or refuses to open across various phone models, leading to very poor user experience and disappointment.

### Cons

- The app crashes immediately upon opening in multiple device models.
- It has not been updated for a long time, leading to compatibility issues with newer Android versions.
- Users are unable to use the app as intended due to constant closing and failure to open.
- App performance is unreliable across different devices, often failing to load beyond the initial screen.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bero.sdrescan)