I know MTP is supposed to just work in Windows, but it doesn't do anything for me. My PC thinks I have attached a camera. I can open said camera and see only 2 folders (no names) but they are the DCIM folder and a folder called "Android" with some sub garbage folders under them. How do I get to my folders using it? I have tried it on 4 laptops and 3 desktops and everytime I get the same results. I'd prefer to use the old mass storage option, but it seems like unless you root, you're SOL.
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Turn off usb debugging.
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rangie said:
Turn off usb debugging.
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Really? For me it's the opposite. I had the OP's issue until I turned ON USB debugging.
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Resolved - I ran a ton of windows updates and all of a sudden my system said "MTP device detected". Wonder which update it was. They were all pretty basic ones, but maybe they triggered something that repaired the service.
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So tomorrow my phone arrives! Yay! I read some things about how the nexus doesn't support mass storage. Is this true? Sorry if this topic has been made a thousand times already but I'm on my phone so I can't do a forms search.
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It is my understanding that the GNex uses MTP which is another transfer protocol.
Essentially, instead of having activate mass storage mode, like with UMS (USB Mass Storage Mode) your GNex will already be in "mass storage mode" and anything you load on the phone should automatically propogate to the phone in real time.
Hope that helps,
Dan
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It does a little. So can I copy files from my Mac to my nexus or not? I am confused.
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You should be able to transfer from any computer (including your Mac) to/ from your Gnex.
Essentially, it uses a different protocol to communicate, but to you it should work about the same.
Dan
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The Galaxy nexus doesn't support USB mass storage.
Android File Transfer is what google suggests that you use.I find it to be a bit buggy on OSx, but it may be fine on other platforms.
Alt Mounter mounts your sdcard similar to what USB Mass storage did on other devices.
They both have their quirks. If you are familiar with using adb through a terminal, that might be the most reliable method.
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It does a little. So can I copy files from my Mac to my nexus or not? I am confused.
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Android File Transfer app works just fine on OSX. Connect the phone and drag/drop to or from. No mounting or ejecting. Just use it.
The GNex can't do UMS because there's no separate SDcard or partition. Its all one solid storage. Its a much better implementation.
I am very comfortable with adb and osx makes it easy. What commands do I use. I'm guessing something like "adb mtp (file name)"
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I am very comfortable with adb and osx makes it easy. What commands do I use. I'm guessing something like "adb mtp (file name)"
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Uhh. You can just use ./adb push and ./adb pull if you want, but just use the Android File Transfer app. It works just fine.
OK. Cool
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I've got a Sprint Galaxy SIII, SPH-L710 16GB, no SD Card. When I connect the device to my computer (WinXP, latest Samsung Drivers Installed) I'm able to see files I have downloaded to the storage via the device itself, as well as an .apk that I moved over from my computer, but I'm not able to see the various folders (DCIM, Foursquare, Music, Goomanager, Etc...) Is there something I'm missing here? Phone is running CM10.1 JellyBro.
**In the attached screenshot you can see the various files and folders, when I try to access the storage on my desktop, all I can see are the GAPPS.zip file, and the WhatsApp.apk
I know when I connect mine (vistax64) it pulls it up as a media device should be able to see it under my computer. If not I would look under your media player settings. Or you may wanna check to see if USB debugging is checked on your phone
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Patrickw6789 said:
I know when I connect mine (vistax64) it pulls it up as a media device should be able to see it under my computer. If not I would look under your media player settings. Or you may wanna check to see if USB debugging is checked on your phone
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Thanks. I actually tried that. USB debugging changed nothing. When I threw an SD Card in though, it suddenly was able to see SOME of my folders... I'm gonna do a clean wipe and start fresh, using the CM10.1 Official Nightly. I really need to get this remedied. I'll circle back once I have some results.
Should be studying for my MA Life Insurance license, and not buggering with my phone... oh well.
Try a different USB port on the computer
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Try a different USB port on the computer
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Thanks. Unfortunately, that didn't work for me. I'm trying to make sense of the file system on this device, Emulated, Vs SDcard and ExtSDcard...
I am having a problem accessing folders/files while my Note 2 is connected to PC as Media Device.
Let me do state/clarify that I have no problem accessing any folder/file from phone when using any file manager app.
It's when I connect my Note 2 to my PC/and or Linux box, that I do not see all the available folders that I know should be there.
Some are completely missing and some are even showing up, BUT are being read as empty - particularly those that are hidden folders (that I purposely named them starting with a period to hide its contents) (yes, I have enabled "show hidden files" on my linux box as well)
This is happening on both Windows 7 and Ubuntu.
Now I'm not talking about system folders and files. I'm talking about missing folders from sdcard0 and extSdCard!
Here's the kicker though... If I remove my MicroSD card from my phone and insert it to my PC's card reader, all the missing folders/files are there!
WTF???
Is it because when using the cable to my PC the phone is being mounted as Media Device instead of an attached storage as when I insert the microsd card to my PC?
Anyone else having this problem?
Wow no one else is having this issue? It Cant just be me. It did it with the stock ROM and a custom ROM
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Same issue here thats one thing i miss from my htc it connect to my pc and read just like a hard drive showing all files.
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Wow no one else is having this issue? It Cant just be me. It did it with the stock ROM and a custom ROM
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Glad to hear I'm not the only one.
Gonna have to look into a solution cause this is bullsh!t that I'm going to have to take my microsd card out every time I need to access all my files.
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Ive always had an issue but its Ubuntu related. Windows its a driver issue.
-first try an removing device from device manager. Unplug and reboot. Install them fresh.
-make sure you have switched on to connect as MTP. When your connected, pull it down an see what options are available.
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This seems to be a common issue with Samsung devices. I had the exact same issue and it drove me crazy.
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I am having trouble transferring files from the computer to my Nexus 7. Root and flashing ROM went fine everything else works flawless just can't load pictures or music onto the tablet. I am currently running android 4.3 and cleanROM 1.3 on new nexus 7. It must be something simple that I am overlooking sorry if this is a stupid question I did try to research it and came up with nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Settings-storage-click menu and enable MTP
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If you want to do it remotely (way more annoying than with a cable, but once you get use to it, it can get handy)
Transfer rates can be relatively speaking, slow, but doesn't become a huge issue unless you're moving a lot of large sized files (i.e., high quality movies, a library of music etc.)
I use SSHDroid with WinSCP (For windows).
If you run Linux you don't really need WinSCP.
Using this method requires a little know-how with SSH / SCP to get optimal use out of this method.
Also, as a side note, your files are transmitted relatively safely (i.e., it's encrypted).
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Settings-storage-click menu and enable MTP
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I tried that it didn't work. It is only showing up in device manager under USB camera
I use AirDroid and it works fine for me.
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Yep Airdroid is the way to go
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I tried that it didn't work. It is only showing up in device manager under USB camera
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Sure you didn't hit PTP.
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Use ADB if all else fails
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install samba server and it start with one click
and you can acces file - in you Win,linux,Mac like any other folders via WIFI
I've looked through some threads n done a google search but still having trouble...how do I get my windows 10 laptop to recognize my 5x so I can transfer files? My phone is in USB debugging mode and I tried selecting both mtp and ptp options to no avail. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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I have found that using a usb2 port is more reliable than USB 3. Check device manager when phone plugged in for any drivers you may need
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I have found that using a usb2 port is more reliable than USB 3. Check device manager when phone plugged in for any drivers you may need
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Ya that's what my laptop has is usb2, I'll have to check the drivers again...if I go to devices/printers, I can find the 5x there, but it doesn't open up as a folder or anything, I can only check properties...
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I've updated the driver and my phone still is not recognized for file transfer...it will charge, but that's it...can someone help? Thanks much.
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Still can't connect, can someone please help me?
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Windows 10 has become useless to me...never had any connection issues with 7...8 n 10 just don't work like they should out the box.
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Go to device manager on your pc. Do you see a usb with a yellow exclamation mark on it? If so right click on it and go to where you can choose a driver from a list on your computer. Choose the adb andriod composite (or something along those lines)
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You are sure that you change mode to mtp again after (!) connecting via statusbar?
Windows 10 works fine. You're doing something wrong