Hi guys, how come that whenever I try to create a new folder in Galaxy Nexus from my desktop, my connection to the phone will always get stuck. Some files I tried to copy over also face the same problem. But files like video and mp3s are able to get through.
Any ideas guys?
bryant_16 said:
Hi guys, how come that whenever I try to create a new folder in Galaxy Nexus from my desktop, my connection to the phone will always get stuck. Some files I tried to copy over also face the same problem. But files like video and mp3s are able to get through.
Any ideas guys?
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Weird...i have created a few new folders with no problems...Do you have a mac or pc?
Mine a pc.
Anyone any idea?
Windows XP/Vista/7?
I had an issue with this yesterday (Win7). I created the folder in Windows, but it wouldn't see the folder, or it would only display "New Folder" instead of the name I gave it.
Upon going into the parent directory using the device, it read the directory fine. So it could be a read problem, not a write problem.
Windows 7 user here..
same problem here
any solutions?
If you're running on Windows, make sure you have the correct drivers installed, then just for fun, check USB debugging, that usually solves the problems in Windows...
Or, if you really want to be cool, get rid of Windows and use Linux/Ubuntu, because this is the OS, that is used to cook Android... So, it obviously has all the drivers you should ever need
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I can't copy files from PPC to PC through activesync. When I tried to copy, the conversion window of copying files popped up and it seems like its doing its job (converting and copying) and finished with no error. But when I go to the directory in my PC where the file copied to, there is nothing inside the directory. I've upgraded the activesync to version 4.1 (Build 4841) and still no luck. I tried from bluetooth and craddle connection and same result. However, I can successfully copy any file from my PC to PPC.
Does anyone had the same problem?
That's unusual.
I haven't had that problem myself, and it would be maddening if I did.
Tell me:
- Can you copy the other way around (PC to WM)?
- Is it every file, or certain types only?
- Can you try installing AS on another PC and trying the same process?
Same problem here, but with a S110. Various pc's and different version of AS tested. Some time ago it did work, but something triggered it to go wrong. Learning to live with it and copying stuff via sd-card.
Anyone a clue?
snorbaard said:
That's unusual.
I haven't had that problem myself, and it would be maddening if I did.
Tell me:
- Can you copy the other way around (PC to WM)?
- Is it every file, or certain types only?
- Can you try installing AS on another PC and trying the same process?
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PC to WM5 works fine and it always successfully transfer the file for every type. The problem is only one way (WM to PC) through activesync.
I haven't tried to install AS on different PC yet. Will report after trial
Learning to live with it and copying stuff via sd-card.
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In my case to upload file from WM to PC i use WiFi and connect through ftp to transfer data (Although it's inconvenient but it does the same job)
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It seems I can't transfer files via Android File Transfer. On another note (haha pun), I can't believe anytime I want to access my storage I need to load this oddball program, which doesn't even work. I miss USB mass storage.
When I try to copy a file, it tells me "Could not replace file, could not copy file (filenamehere)." This is so frustrating.
Anyone have any ideas? I'm running OS X 10.6.8.
Thanks.
I too am having problems tranfering file to and from the computer. Whats frustrating is that I did not have this problem when I got the note2.
Same problem on the Mac. Had to boot into my windows side. Quite annoying if you ask me
Samsung Galaxy Note II
I have no problem transferring files running latest version of OSX on a mbp... The only time I see any error is if my screen is locked when I connect it, I have to make sure it's unlocked when i connect it for the file transfer program to work. It sees the phone and sd card perfectly fine. I see many people on int version complaining of this too but worked first time for me.
Regurgitated From My Giant Note II
When I connect to my PC, my Note shows up as "SPH-L900". Phone icon, but I can click it to open and use just like any other folder. Absolutely no issues whatsoever moving files to/from sd card.
Do you have the Samsung drivers installed? :shrug:
I can't copy or move files from the device either. I am able to copy/move files to the device.
Running Windows 7 64-bit with Samsung drivers installed.
I was really hoping to get some expert insight on this... I am bummed... I can't even get this to work on Mac or windows... what's the deal with this MTP stuff?
Samsung Galaxy Note II
I can't even notice a difference when using the mtp. Phone shows up under my computer and when i double click i can see the external and internal sd cards. I just go on with business as usual...
What kernel are you guys using?
The new Perseus kernel seems to have fixed this issue for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975262
Stock kernel...
Samsung Galaxy Note II
Hi guys, i know that´s bit older thread, but i need help with Android File Transfer.
I don´t see all files in window on Mac.
I miss there *.mpo file from images folder
have you tried something like this?(https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mNvbS5kb29ibG91LldpRmlGaWxlRXhwbG9yZXJQUk8iXQ..) i bought it havent tried it in Mac OS X but can in a bit if youd like
I can´t use it... I have Mac in work... It´s older Mac without Wi-Fi card, and we don´t have Wi-Fi network.
Bluetooth is slow for bigger files, therefore I wanted to use Android File Transfer.
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hi guys.. I had this same problem trying to use android file transfer from my 2013 nexus 7 to macbook air.
I remembered I had a password set to access ES FILE EXPLORER on my Nexus 7 and opened the app, typed in my password and that made the trick... No more problems transferring from my Nexus 7 to the Macbook air. Tested with a 800 mb mp4.
Use ADB to transfer on OSX
I know this thread is old, but I just happened upon it. I am using OSX mountain lion, and could not transfer to my mac using the OSX Finder GUI. However, there is a workaround…. ADB PULL! (Note: this is nothing fancy/special, its just using command-line utilities instead of GUI and Android File Transfer)
**You must have ADB installed (Google, its not very hard to install it)**
1. Connect via USB
2. Disable MTP on your phone
3. open terminal and enter:
Code:
adb pull YOURFILENAME LOCATIONONCOMPUTER[optional]
benbeel said:
I know this thread is old, but I just happened upon it. I am using OSX mountain lion, and could not transfer to my mac using the OSX Finder GUI. However, there is a workaround…. ADB PULL! (Note: this is nothing fancy/special, its just using command-line utilities instead of GUI and Android File Transfer)
**You must have ADB installed (Google, its not very hard to install it)**
1. Connect via USB
2. Disable MTP on your phone
3. open terminal and enter:
Code:
adb pull YOURFILENAME LOCATIONONCOMPUTER[optional]
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You can use Android file transfer and that way you get the same mtp functions as Windows... Get it from here:
http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
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jocarog said:
You can use Android file transfer and that way you get the same mtp functions as Windows... Get it from here:
http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk
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My point was for people for whom android file transfer wasn't working.
Why so defensive? Anyways good point!
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I received the message "Could not copy file [filename]" and "your phone is locked" (dont remember exact wording) from the Android File Transfer app when trying to transfer a file.
The file size was small. The filename didn't seem to matter BUT i have to say: I got 3-4 successive failures with the original filename - which contained a few brackets and parentheses, but then was successful on the first attempt with a renamed file containing no special characters. But later, I was able to copy using the original filename.
Sometimes after unplugging/replugging the phone back in to restart Android File Transfer, I'd see the file appear in the location I copied it to even though it gave me an error earlier.
This did not happen consistently - sometimes it'd work normally, sometimes it'd work but appear to fail with an error, and sometimes it would just fail with an error. The phone was unlocked and on the home screen at all times.
Pretty strange. This is with Nexus 5 stock rom on 4.4.3, Android File Transfer 1.0.50.2266.
I have a galaxy nexus running 4.2.1. I have been having this issue since the update to 4.2. I am not able to see all files when I have my device connected to a pc via USB. When I navigate to the folder on my PC it can be empty or missing the file I am looking to transfer to my PC. I am not sure if this is a 4.2 issue, but I have not have this issue in previous versions. I am able to transfer files via my websharing app, but these files are movies and are over 1 gb in size on average so I would like to get this working. Let me know what you guys think.
Oh I have this same issue on 4.1.1. This is very frustrating. Sometimes, some files even fail to copy to PC.
Overall, the file listing and copy operations from Galaxy Nexus to PC is very unreliable. The file copy was rock solid and even faster on my HTC Desire.
However, I can see all files and copy them successfully using an app called Airdroid, over Wifi.
This issue should not happen anymore after ICS, but try deleting the .nomedia file in your folders, this file tell the phone to not scan in that folder. Reboot, then wait for the media server to rescan, then plug it in.
If that don't work, clear your Media Storage's data (Settings -> Manage apps -> All -> Media Storage), then delete the folder "/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.providers.media", reboot and let it rescan for 10mins.
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eksasol said:
This issue should not happen anymore after ICS, but try deleting the .nomedia file in your folders, reboot, then wait for the media server to rescan, then plug it in.
If that don't work, clear your Media Storage's data, delete the /sdcard/Android/data/com.google.providers.media, reboot and let it rescan for 10mins.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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That did it! Thanks for the info!!!
I am actually still having this issue on my galaxy nexus running 4.2.1. I am running a stock OS and not rooted. I am not sure what else I can do. After further testing I have come to find that I am not able to access any newly created file on my device when connected by a USB cable to a computer until I restart my device. I even went to the trouble of doing a factory data reset. I am able to access new files from my device or wireless via the websharing app, just not via USB to my computer running windows 7 32bit. I am not sure if an app I have installed could be causing this issue. All I know is I never had this issue with ICS. Let me know what you guys think. I am at a total loss with this.
Had same issue not sure of fix but found if i rebooted computer and device when i plug device in again it sees the new files, its like the computer only sees whatever files are in phone at the point of first viewing phone sd folders, so any changes after that arent registered until computer is rebooted.
I think rebooting gnex also helps embed any changes to files and folders.
Its a hassle but it works
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Just in the even that someone needs help with this issue. I ended up installing an app called "Rescan Media". All you have to do it tap the icon for this app, you will see a flicker on your phone and your computer will be good to see your new files.
"Rescan Media" app let me see ALL my files in windoZe 7
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Just in the even that someone needs help with this issue. I ended up installing an app called "Rescan Media". All you have to do it tap the icon for this app, you will see a flicker on your phone and your computer will be good to see your new files.
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Thank you.
It worked for me!!! Thank you. I can see ALL my Nexus 7 files from Windows 7 - I have NOT rooted my 4.2.2 - and it works fine!
Thank you for the advice.
It worked for my LG G2
eksasol said:
This issue should not happen anymore after ICS, but try deleting the .nomedia file in your folders, this file tell the phone to not scan in that folder. Reboot, then wait for the media server to rescan, then plug it in.
If that don't work, clear your Media Storage's data (Settings -> Manage apps -> All -> Media Storage), then delete the folder "/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.providers.media", reboot and let it rescan for 10mins.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Magnificent - I've been going crazy wondering why I can't see all my files on my new LG G2 on windows. I followed your instructions and now I can. Thank you.
Basically when I try to copy things from the SD card while using the phone in MTP, it only copys an empty folder. Files wont move at all. Is there some kind of lock? Using windows 7 and I have AOKP rom. Samsung driver is installed from: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-I747MBBATT
Lock? No. It's always finicky for me. Is it just large files, or all files?
Its all files. Also I lost my titanium backup because it turned the folder into a "file" and I couldnt change it back and deleted it before even thinking about it.
I don't know why it happened. Maybe you should learn to use adb
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Try using the 1.4.6 drivers, instead of the latest ones. They are the same ones used for the og Note, originally. Also the ones used on the S3 when it first came out. If you click on the captivate sig link in my sig, there's a link to the I717 drivers.
mrhaley30705 said:
I don't know why it happened. Maybe you should learn to use adb
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+1 for adb.
usb is very finicky. when copying entire folders, as you said, often the folder will transfer quickly. this will be a sure sign that no data was exchanged. sure enough, the pasted folder will be empty. oddly enough, if you drag the files within the folder one-by-one to the destination device, they will transfer. just a pain, especially if there are many files within the folder.
I know how to adb but I shouldnt need to just to transfer files.
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I did but I was just saying, why should I have to use adb for something that should be as simple as drag/drop? I can't seem to find it though. I don't see previous version on the samsung site. Will it work if I just use the note driver?
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Ok it is working now on the current normal driver. For some reason it was just happening hard before. Now its acting fine.
On another note, sometimes it says the HWID is invalid or something?
Yeah, that happens. Just reboot the computer and phone, seems to fix it for awhile.
Well as I read its the MTP thing that causes this? I like how it works because it doesn't stop me from using the phone while its transfering to my PC.
Anywho, thanks for the help and info.
When I connect my G3 to a windows PC, it gives me the option of allowing the internal storage and sd-card folders to automatically open when I connect. I can't find my phone at all on the new Mac Pro I purchased. I have already installed the drivers but still cannot find the phone listed anywhere or find the folders on the phone. Any help would be appreciated.
dagodsha said:
When I connect my G3 to a windows PC, it gives me the option of allowing the internal storage and sd-card folders to automatically open when I connect. I can't find my phone at all on the new Mac Pro I purchased. I have already installed the drivers but still cannot find the phone listed anywhere or find the folders on the phone. Any help would be appreciated.
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You need to install "Android File Transfer"
https://www.android.com/filetransfer/
^ Yep. Android File Transfer is the way to go.
**However, I've discovered that I have to make sure the screen on my G3 is turned on before plugging the phone in and allowing Android File Transfer to automatically open. If I plug the phone in with the screen off, Android File Transfer tries to open but then freezes the entire computer until I hard-power it down.
It's a very strange issue that I never experienced with any of my Nexus devices but I always run into with the G3, for some reason. I don't imagine it's a widespread issue. Likely something corrupt in my computer's OS or my phone's OS. I've been too lazy to look more into it now that I've discovered a workaround.
sn0warmy said:
^ Yep. Android File Transfer is the way to go.
**However, I've discovered that I have to make sure the screen on my G3 is turned on before plugging the phone in and allowing Android File Transfer to automatically open. If I plug the phone in with the screen off, Android File Transfer tries to open but then freezes the entire computer until I hard-power it down.
It's a very strange issue that I never experienced with any of my Nexus devices but I always run into with the G3, for some reason. I don't imagine it's a widespread issue. Likely something corrupt in my computer's OS or my phone's OS. I've been too lazy to look more into it now that I've discovered a workaround.
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Strange I've never had that problem.
thanks for the help. I do appreciate it.
sn0warmy said:
^ Yep. Android File Transfer is the way to go.
**However, I've discovered that I have to make sure the screen on my G3 is turned on before plugging the phone in and allowing Android File Transfer to automatically open. If I plug the phone in with the screen off, Android File Transfer tries to open but then freezes the entire computer until I hard-power it down.
It's a very strange issue that I never experienced with any of my Nexus devices but I always run into with the G3, for some reason. I don't imagine it's a widespread issue. Likely something corrupt in my computer's OS or my phone's OS. I've been too lazy to look more into it now that I've discovered a workaround.
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Yes I had the same issue. Thought there was no way around it so I kept on transferring stuff via sdcard. Thanks a lot!