So i am trying to mount my Nexus mass storage drive to my mac and windows computers and my phone will not connect to the phone. It will sometimes open up the file manager app and show me files on the computer, but the files it shows are wrongly named, previous deleted and wont let me copy anything to the drive or delete .
But when i use a file explorer on the phone, i see the right files and no mess ups.
anyone have any ideas on how to fix it so my computer reads my phone properly?
ive tried restarting all devices, used different cables and Wiped formatted and installed new roms
only thing i have not tired is format "sdcard" on the phone.
anyone know how to do this?
it was working for a little bit, but i do not know what i did to fix it. anyone got any ideas?
i am also using a LTE U.S. version of the nexus if that helps.
Im rooted running the newest AOKP Build 28
and running imoseyon_leanKernel_v2.7.2gnexus
The Nexus does not have a mass storage mode. It uses MTP. The easiest way to transfer files using a Mac is to use wifi file explorer. I had a hell of a time getting it working on my Mac using USB, so I ended up just doing it over wifi with wifi file explorer.
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thanks for the advice, i figured out the problem. i had fast charge turned on and it was causing a problem.
Pithism said:
thanks for the advice, i figured out the problem. i had fast charge turned on and it was causing a problem.
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Oh my gosh, thank you!!
I have been having this problem forever.
Went into my kernal app and turned it off. Works instantly.
Make sure you have MTP selected under storage.
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I follow the quoted post of Aleks to root my phone and setup cm7, it can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311194&page=50
Unfortunately I was lazy and used Samsung Kies to access my SD cards instead of following his instructions to allow my PC to view them. Now using cm7 I don't get the usb utilities option he describes when I go under wireless and network settings.
StepanLevin said:
I follow the quoted post of Aleks to root my phone and setup cm7, it can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311194&page=50
Unfortunately I was lazy and used Samsung Kies to access my SD cards instead of following his instructions to allow my PC to view them. Now using cm7 I don't get the usb utilities option he describes when I go under wireless and network settings.
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Right now you cant mount USB storage on cm7, its broke. Its a know issue.
I've been pulling and pushing files through adb.
billydroid said:
Right now you cant mount USB storage on cm7, its broke. Its a know issue.
I've been pulling and pushing files through adb.
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Thanks for the quick and straight forward reply. Good thing people are so diligent about insisting on a nandroid backup. Loved what I saw of cm7 and look forward to a stable version!
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Right now you cant mount USB storage on cm7, its broke. Its a know issue.
I've been pulling and pushing files through adb.
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USB works fine for me on cm7. Adb also. Although I know some people can't get it to work. The first time you plugged your phone in after flashing cm7 did you let all the drivers install when you plugged your phone in? It took my laptop like 10 minutes to find and install the drivers
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mikeyinid said:
USB works fine for me on cm7. Adb also. Although I know some people can't get it to work. The first time you plugged your phone in after flashing cm7 did you let all the drivers install when you plugged your phone in? It took my laptop like 10 minutes to find and install the drivers
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To be fair it was connecting to Samsung Keis still but I assumed after five minutes it wasn't working. Maybe I needed to leave it for 10+ minutes connecting?
it works fine for me too on cm7!! im using cm7 as a daily driver
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USB works fine for me on cm7. Adb also. Although I know some people can't get it to work. The first time you plugged your phone in after flashing cm7 did you let all the drivers install when you plugged your phone in? It took my laptop like 10 minutes to find and install the drivers
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It worked once on my windows 7 machine. Doesn't work at all on Ubuntu.
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Okay using the stock Android OS when I go into Wireless and Network settings there is an option for usb utilities that when I go into allows me to access the SD cards on my PC. Does this appear only if connected to a PC via usb? Because I recall looking in the same or similar settings option when running cm7 and not finding usb utilities.
SD card mounting works fine if you use Auto USB Mount from the Market.
Wifi explorer from marketplace works for me
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As the title says; all of a sudden I cannot drag & drop folders from phone to PC. It starts transferring and it either stops without anything moving over or stops after 2-3 folders. Need to make a back-up of CWM & TiBu so I can format everything and do a new, fresh install but, nada..
I had this problem as well. My fix was to turning off and on debugging sometimes helps as well as changing the modes for the USB connection from MTP to PTP and let the drivers install then change back to MTP and finaly keep awake in the dev options on the settings menu.
After all did all that mine hasn't had a problem again yet. I've also herd that you should plug it into a USB port that's not a hub/extra port on the case go for one of the USB ports on the back of your PC that are directly on the mobo.
Good luck.
same my problem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1460152
try reboot phone and transfer again
I have the same problem but it is only within clockworkmod folder. Any other folder or file copies with no issues over to my PC. Windows explorer crashes every time i attempt to move one of my nandroids over to my PC. I am rooted with the correct drivers.
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~SonkuB~ said:
same my problem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1460152
try reboot phone and transfer again
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Must have eventually done the trick, I managed to transfer the 4-5 folders I needed. Now fresh start of everything, I nuked it.
4u2nvinmtl said:
I had this problem as well. My fix was to turning off and on debugging sometimes helps as well as changing the modes for the USB connection from MTP to PTP and let the drivers install then change back to MTP and finaly keep awake in the dev options on the settings menu.
After all did all that mine hasn't had a problem again yet. I've also herd that you should plug it into a USB port that's not a hub/extra port on the case go for one of the USB ports on the back of your PC that are directly on the mobo.
Good luck.
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Thanks guys!
Droid_Junky said:
I have the same problem but it is only within clockworkmod folder. Any other folder or file copies with no issues over to my PC. Windows explorer crashes every time i attempt to move one of my nandroids over to my PC. I am rooted with the correct drivers.
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Try rebooting the phone a couple of times, did it eventually for me. At least I think that's what it was..
i'm unable to connect my S3 to my PC via USB. even though i installed the samsung USB driver, i get an error on my PC that says it had a problem installing the Samsung Mobile MTP Device. i also get a pop up error on my phone saying i need to install Windows Media Player 10. i got XP on my laptop.. do i really need Windows Media Player 10 to connect my S3 to the PC via USB? how do i fix this?
I haven't used XP in years but you may need to install this.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=19153
And have you seen this thread?
http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/28807
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Did you try setting phone to the PTP mode which is like a camera just to transfer files? You could rename a tar to jpg
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Are you using the factory cable? I was using a cheap Micousb and it wouldnt work. Pulled out the original plugged it in and connected to Kies instantly.
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Are you using the factory cable? I was using a cheap Micousb and it wouldnt work. Pulled out the original plugged it in and connected to Kies instantly.
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This..
1SiK1500 said:
Are you using the factory cable? I was using a cheap Micousb and it wouldnt work. Pulled out the original plugged it in and connected to Kies instantly.
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i'll try it.. but do i need root to view files from my sd card on my PC while my phone is connected to my PC via USB? if not, then how do i view files from the sd card on my PC when i connect my phone to my PC without being rooted?
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i'll try it.. but do i need root to view files from my sd card on my PC while my phone is connected to my PC via USB? if not, then how do i view files from the sd card on my PC when i connect my phone to my PC without being rooted?
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It should automatically prompt you to view internal and external sd cards on your pc. Are you rooted?
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i have this problem on XP sometimes too, even with the drivers installed.
Try changing it from MTP to PTP. Let the computer find it again, then switch it back to MTP. Works for me every time
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It should automatically prompt you to view internal and external sd cards on your pc. Are you rooted?
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hi chrisram... it doesnt prompt me for anything. i installed the snapdragon toolkit. i got xp and when i go into windows explorer, i see files on the phone, but not on the sd card. i tried also to install samsung driver 1.4.6.0 and i get a "MTP was not installed" error. and on the phone i get a pop up saying that i need windows media player 10 or higher, which i have installed.
and to answer your question, i am not rooted. DO I HAVE TO BE ROOTED TO VIEW FILES ON THE SD CARD ON MY PC VIA USB? please help because i'm on the verge on stomping on this galaxy s3. thanks,
You don't need root to view files in your phone. Did you put an SD card in there?
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hi chrisram... it doesnt prompt me for anything. i installed the snapdragon toolkit. i got xp and when i go into windows explorer, i see files on the phone, but not on the sd card. i tried also to install samsung driver 1.4.6.0 and i get a "MTP was not installed" error. and on the phone i get a pop up saying that i need windows media player 10 or higher, which i have installed.
and to answer your question, i am not rooted. DO I HAVE TO BE ROOTED TO VIEW FILES ON THE SD CARD ON MY PC VIA USB? please help because i'm on the verge on stomping on this galaxy s3. thanks,
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On your phone go to menu >settings >development >usb debugging
Make sure it is selected. Hit me up on gtalk if you like same as xda name
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chrisram88 said:
On your phone go to menu >settings >development >usb debugging
Make sure it is selected. Hit me up on gtalk if you like same as xda name
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hi cristianram.. i get an error that says: "there was a problem installing this hardware.. MTP. An error occurred during installation of the device. A service installation section in this INF is invalid."
i'm really tired of this phone.. i really feel like breaking it or throwing it away now.
Or like I already said.. Just use airdroid.
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Or like I already said.. Just use airdroid.
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Yea try what the user suggested. That might work, use airdroid and report back. Your not the first one with this problem man. Don't worry we will get it solved.
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Yea try what the user suggested. That might work, use airdroid and report back. Your not the first one with this problem man. Don't worry we will get it solved.
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i seriously dont want to use airdroid.. i need to move heavy files and i dont want to spend years by my PC waiting for my phone to finish transferring files over the air.. i want to be able to see my sd card via usb.
thanks for the encouragement.. i know i'll get a solution with your help..
Fair enough. What if you do install windows media player 11 and see what that does?
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Um the sdcard can only write at about say max 80Mbps sustained. WLAN will be fast enough at 40.. what is USB2.0?
Anyways if you are putting lots of files, leave them on external, and don't have to worry about copying again. No good reason to have then on sdcard vs external.
You can just copy to ext then use any file mgr program to copy it using the phone.
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I use N so it's 100mbps and fast enough to not notice any difference. I'm guessing your problem is that XP is old as F. A simple solution is to just plug the sd card into your computer. But as it was pointed out the sd card is slower than wifi so it really doesn't matter.
Oh and I'd just like to point out you could have moved the files 10000 times by now. With airdroid you can move around the house while files are transferring. So you can relax and still use the phone instead of being tethered to the computer. And if you have splashtop you'd never even have to touch your PC.
Put Linux on a flash drive and use that?
Hey guys, I just switched over to an SIII from an atrix yesterday. I just didn't realize how much of a pain in the ass it would be to transfer anything. Right now I'm on OSX Mountain Lion, on my rMBP, and so far nothing has worked to get connected. I've tried android file transfer, connecting it as a PTP device, and numerous methods of trying to get Kies up and running, but nothing has worked. The file transfer doesn't detect anything and connecting as PTP doesn't seem to do anything at all. Kies and Easy Phone Sync both detect the phone as being connected, but don't connect to it. Easy Phone Sync shows a blank screen, and Kies says that it can't connect to the device, or that the device isn't responding. I have a bootcamp partition, but it's so small that I'd like to completely avoid using it if possible.
Also, here's some info on the SIII: It's a 16gb AT&T SIII. It's been rooted, and right now the Ariel Rom is installed, so I'm on ICS.
Thanks,
Krad
AFAIK Kies and android file transfer (both terrible pieces of software) don't work properly on Mountain Lion. Just go get you an 8GB or so sd card or install the Android SDK and use adb push/pull.
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That's what I was thinking, but I just wanted to be sure. Thanks anyways.
I use the wifi file transfer app. It's easy to use.
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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.
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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.
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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.