[Q] i freaking HATE MTP...how to transfer files to my phone? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III

sooo, how are we supposed to transfer files? I finally have my phone working "the way it's supposed to" so the PC sees it and it shows up as an MTP device. I can open and delete files on it, but whenever I try to transfer files, it just says copying... and stays there indefinitely...
i've been having to email myself things, or remove the sd card, put things on it, then copy/paste to the internal card...what the heck does Samsung really want us to do?
i need some help with this please...

Max_Pain said:
sooo, how are we supposed to transfer files? I finally have my phone working "the way it's supposed to" so the PC sees it and it shows up as an MTP device. I can open and delete files on it, but whenever I try to transfer files, it just says copying... and stays there indefinitely...
i've been having to email myself things, or remove the sd card, put things on it, then copy/paste to the internal card...what the heck does Samsung really want us to do?
i need some help with this please...
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I feel ya. I HATE mtp with a passion. That being said, the indefinite copying could be the result of a bad cable and/or a crappy computer.(seen both) my recommendation, fu*k mtp and just push everything with adb. that's what I do. If ur unfamiliar with adb get something like android commander or QTADB. Way less of a headache for me

Max_Pain said:
sooo, how are we supposed to transfer files? I finally have my phone working "the way it's supposed to" so the PC sees it and it shows up as an MTP device. I can open and delete files on it, but whenever I try to transfer files, it just says copying... and stays there indefinitely...
i've been having to email myself things, or remove the sd card, put things on it, then copy/paste to the internal card...what the heck does Samsung really want us to do?
i need some help with this please...
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Copy hangs do to cable, try a different one. It happen to me with my old nexus s 4g cable.
ON BLAZER 1.7 /JELLYBOMB 9

Well I could be worse macs don't recognize mtp so I have to use the other mode
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i just tried with the stock samsung cable, this time got a message saying the device wasn't responding or was disconnected, and the copying stayed there as well.
to the poster who said it's about a crappy computer, that's not very good logic. I can transfer file between my tablets, other phones, portable hard drives, etc. I can play the latest games, use very intensive programs just fine. i just can't seem to transfer via MTP. ****ty computer, or ****ty transfer protocol? i think the latter.

Make sure you have the right driver installed. Here is a link to install it manually if need be.

I had that problem then I enabled usb debugging now my pc recognizes it as a mass storage device and transfers files flawlessly. I would try that.

My PC wont install the drivers. Im pretty much completely SOL. Ive tried multiple cables.

Air droid is a alternative method.
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Thanks for the replies I will try them when I get home...
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Max_Pain said:
i just tried with the stock samsung cable, this time got a message saying the device wasn't responding or was disconnected, and the copying stayed there as well.
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The stock cable is terrible. It's a Samsung tradition. I'd rule out that as the problem by using a quality one.
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MadFlava said:
My PC wont install the drivers. Im pretty much completely SOL. Ive tried multiple cables.
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You have to uninstall old drivers first and reboot then plug phone in. Also if you have wifi then you can transfer files back and forth without a cable ot mtp.

MajorCinema said:
Air droid is a alternative method.
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+1 on airdroid. Also, try downloading and installing the toolkit for SG3, it's in the dev section and stiky. Use it to download and install the most recent drivers.
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Max_Pain said:
sooo, how are we supposed to transfer files? I finally have my phone working "the way it's supposed to" so the PC sees it and it shows up as an MTP device. I can open and delete files on it, but whenever I try to transfer files, it just says copying... and stays there indefinitely...
i've been having to email myself things, or remove the sd card, put things on it, then copy/paste to the internal card...what the heck does Samsung really want us to do?
i need some help with this please...
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I completely agree with you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/favourite-tp-t2925508

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MTP stop working... Help!!

Guys.. I have a problem >.<
I was copying my music files across in MTP mode and suddenly it stop functioning. I cant copy anything on to my GN anymore. I try switching to PTP mode but same problem.
I can view the file on GN fine but I cant copy anything now. Any help please >.<
Note: I just finished copied 2 albums and that is it so my storage is not full.
had the same problem!
try not to copy & paste multiple files at once, rather copy whole folders!
at least it worked for me. I read about this problem somewhere else.
It just plain does not work. You would think that due to the lack of USB mass storage, Google, Samsung - whoever would have refined the MTP, but it's totally hit or miss. Do yourself a favor and get Airdroid from the market. It's free, and it works. Pretty damned dissapointing for a $700 phone.
randypurcz said:
It just plain does not work. You would think that due to the lack of USB mass storage, Google, Samsung - whoever would have refined the MTP, but it's totally hit or miss. Do yourself a favor and get Airdroid from the market. It's free, and it works. Pretty damned dissapointing for a $700 phone.
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Get what from market?
vosszaa said:
Get what from market?
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Airdroid
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foxehkins said:
Airdroid
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Oh sorry i was reading "Andriod" the whole time lol
So... is my phone defective?
vosszaa said:
Oh sorry i was reading "Andriod" the whole time lol
So... is my phone defective?
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I don't think so, lot's of people with issues. I think you will find Airdroid much faster than USB anyway.
That is really freakin annoying. This afternoon I transfered Gigs of Music, now it won't even let me copy pictures. I un- and reinstalled drivers, rebooted both PC and phone, still nothing. Can't even use Airdroid as I don't have a WiFi network here.
Yeah, I agree, MTP has been nothing but buggy for me as well. Sometimes it shows some folders, sometimes it shows them all. Same with files.
I just did a little learning about MTP http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Transfer_Protocol interesting read. I wonder who is to blame for the bugginess, the host (initiator) or the device (responder)?
For me Unfortunately, MTP application has stopped problem is solved !!!
Read my post #6, problem is solved !!! very minor point but we tend to overlook it...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2547187
Do vote me Thanks if your problem is solved...:good:

Can't put movies on the Note II

Hello,
When I try to drag & drop movies to my Note II I am getting an error. I did a search on Google and I the answer I got is that the phone isn't in UMS mode. Then I searched how to put my Note II in UMS mode but the answer was: it can't. Although the answer isn't positive I am just putting up a new thread, maybe someone actually does know how to do this.
Thank you!
Drumpie27 said:
Hello,
When I try to drag & drop movies to my Note II I am getting an error. I did a search on Google and I the answer I got is that the phone isn't in UMS mode. Then I searched how to put my Note II in UMS mode but the answer was: it can't. Although the answer isn't positive I am just putting up a new thread, maybe someone actually does know how to do this.
Thank you!
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Might help if you posted up the error you are getting.
Whilst the Note 2 doesn't support UMS, it does support MTP, so I am assuming, since you've mentioned dragging and dropping, that this is working and you are seeing your Note 2 as a device.
How big are the movies you are trying to copy onto your Note 2?
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
Might help if you posted up the error you are getting.
Whilst the Note 2 doesn't support UMS, it does support MTP, so I am assuming, since you've mentioned dragging and dropping, that this is working and you are seeing your Note 2 as a device.
How big are the movies you are trying to copy onto your Note 2?
Regards,
Dave
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Hello Dave,
Thank you for your reply.
When I am trying to drag & drop the movie I am not getting a error specifically, but a window that comes up with the message: windows explorer isn't reacting.
That is correct, I am seeing my Note 2 as a device, in particular a portable media player. Actually it isn't a movie but a Sopranos episode. It's about 2/3 gigabytes big.
I really can't figure out why it doesn't work.
Thank you.
Drumpie27 said:
Hello Dave,
Thank you for your reply.
When I am trying to drag & drop the movie I am not getting a error specifically, but a window that comes up with the message: windows explorer isn't reacting.
That is correct, I am seeing my Note 2 as a device, in particular a portable media player. Actually it isn't a movie but a Sopranos episode. It's about 2/3 gigabytes big.
I really can't figure out why it doesn't work.
Thank you.
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Had the same problem...- use wifi file transfer PRO from market
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mayank_nigam said:
Had the same problem...- use wifi file transfer PRO from market
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I would like a faster solution for bigger files. But thank you anyways, I'll do it via this app till I got an solid solution.
Try transferring a smaller video file to see if that makes a difference. Do you have any problems transferring other file types (pics, text)?
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whatsitsnamenow said:
Try transferring a smaller video file to see if that makes a difference. Do you have any problems transferring other file types (pics, text)?
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I know if your memory is in FAT32 format you cannot place files on it larger than 4GB. Also if you are rooted there is an app(s) in the market for Samsung devices that switches your phone from MTP to the Android 2.3.3 USB Mass Storage Mode that might yield better results for you. I believe it is "USB Mode Switch" on Google Play. There is also a way to do it though ADB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711009 -> This link is for the SGS3 but may work as well.
Drumpie27 said:
I would like a faster solution for bigger files. But thank you anyways, I'll do it via this app till I got an solid solution.
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3rd time today I think im recommending goodsync If your devices are on the same network the transfer speed is around 2-4Mb/sec but beats connecting wires and such. Give it a shot.
Windows Explorer isn't reacting? Isn't it a problem with Windows but your phone?
whatsitsnamenow said:
Try transferring a smaller video file to see if that makes a difference. Do you have any problems transferring other file types (pics, text)?
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Other files are working correctly.
spotopolis said:
I know if your memory is in FAT32 format you cannot place files on it larger than 4GB. Also if you are rooted there is an app(s) in the market for Samsung devices that switches your phone from MTP to the Android 2.3.3 USB Mass Storage Mode that might yield better results for you. I believe it is "USB Mode Switch" on Google Play. There is also a way to do it though ADB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711009 -> This link is for the SGS3 but may work as well.
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Yeah it's something like that. Although the guy above said that the Note 2 cannot be put in UMS mode. I also can't find any program like that. Could you check it out for me please.
elevation_2 said:
3rd time today I think im recommending goodsync If your devices are on the same network the transfer speed is around 2-4Mb/sec but beats connecting wires and such. Give it a shot.
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I will give it a try, thank you. Also isn't this program the same as Dropbox?
jujuburi said:
Windows Explorer isn't reacting? Isn't it a problem with Windows but your phone?
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No, it's a common problem.
Perhaps you should mention what format video file it is. Natively it will only allow you to transfer mp4 files. Any other files and mtp will ask if you want to convert the file. Perhaps the mtp is trying to convert the video file before the transfer. That may be the problem you are experiencing.
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i did have the same problem and it was down to kies, i uninstalled the driver for my note 2 and uninstalled kies, redownloaded a fresh version of kies and installed.
the problem hasnt returned.
coming from htc, kies is the only thing i really dislike about samsung products, and will make me root if i can go back to simple plug in and pc recogise it as a hard drive like it did in the end on my gtab.
Drumpie27 said:
Other files are working correctly.
Yeah it's something like that. Although the guy above said that the Note 2 cannot be put in UMS mode. I also can't find any program like that. Could you check it out for me please.
I will give it a try, thank you. Also isn't this program the same as Dropbox?
No, it's a common problem.
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Similar to dropbox but much faster. Drop box syncs the same folders. With goodsync you can choose which folder to sync with what. Secondly dropbox stores data in the air, goodsync doesnt.
Drumpie27 said:
Hello Dave,
Thank you for your reply.
When I am trying to drag & drop the movie I am not getting a error specifically, but a window that comes up with the message: windows explorer isn't reacting.
That is correct, I am seeing my Note 2 as a device, in particular a portable media player. Actually it isn't a movie but a Sopranos episode. It's about 2/3 gigabytes big.
I really can't figure out why it doesn't work.
Thank you.
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What version of windows? Windows can not see the Note2 as an external hard drive-device to drag & drop to?
What about transferring the files to a micro-sdhc card on your pc then putting it in your Note2 (which you could transfer to internal memory if you want)?
Alternatively, what about uploading to Google Drive or Dropbox & downloading it to the Note 2?
Drumpie27 said:
When I am trying to drag & drop the movie I am not getting a error specifically, but a window that comes up with the message: windows explorer isn't reacting.
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I would suggest that if you are getting a message about Windows Explorer not reacting, the problem is more likely related to the PC, not the Note.
Have you tried on a different PC?
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
I would suggest that if you are getting a message about Windows Explorer not reacting, the problem is more likely related to the PC, not the Note.
Have you tried on a different PC?
Regards,
Dave
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Also at times rebooting the PC can correct Windows Explorer issues..
foxmeister said:
I would suggest that if you are getting a message about Windows Explorer not reacting, the problem is more likely related to the PC, not the Note.
Have you tried on a different PC?
Regards,
Dave
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Is not the PC. I've seen this same problem many times since Google implemented MTP, it's complete garbage.
Windows is erroring because the transfer is damned slow that it just times out on large files. I've pretty much given up trying and just take the SD card out and plug it in to my card reader now; it's faster and actually WORKS.
FloatingFatMan said:
Is not the PC. I've seen this same problem many times since Google implemented MTP, it's complete garbage.
Windows is erroring because the transfer is damned slow that it just times out on large files. I've pretty much given up trying and just take the SD card out and plug it in to my card reader now; it's faster and actually WORKS.
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Thanks for confirming that..it's what I'd first do-suggested in this case..but what about users-devices without handy external storage (uploading & downloading from cloud services)?
https://www.google.com/search?q=Google+MTP
FloatingFatMan said:
Is not the PC. I've seen this same problem many times since Google implemented MTP, it's complete garbage.
Windows is erroring because the transfer is damned slow that it just times out on large files. I've pretty much given up trying and just take the SD card out and plug it in to my card reader now; it's faster and actually WORKS.
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Sorry, but I've transferred films larger than this without error, so I cannot agree with your findings.
YMMV, but thus far I have not had to remove the sdcard from my Note 2 in order to transfer a movie to my device. The largest individual file I've transferred came in at a shade under 2GB, but I've also transferred over 4GB total in multiple files without issue.
Regards,
Dave.
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Drumpie27 said:
When I am trying to drag & drop the movie I am not getting a error specifically, but a window that comes up with the message: windows explorer isn't reacting.
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I had a similar issue, the fix isn't exactly something you'd think of.
Do you have the DivX codec installed on your PC?
If yes, uninstall it. Doing so fixed the issue for me.
Any mkv file I tried transferring would crash Windows Explorer until I uninstalled the DivX codec.

[[[[Q]]]] What you peeps using to pass Files ???

Sup peeps..
was wondering what people were using to pass files from computer to phone or vice versa... i know in windows its simple, but on mac, the phone doesn't seem to show..
I have problems with my Samsung phones with OS X, that is if they are rooted and Kies is installed. I have a 17" MBP and use an express slot 3/4 card reader to pop my microsd into a sd card and go from there.
I have found that an app called Airdroid (free) allows you to open a web browser and connect to your phone and have full access of it.
yeah, thing is, i wanted to use KIES but to be blunt, it is S**T, i've used kies wi-fi and its still slow as hell so im looking for an alternative
i was having issues with the SD card, which ever i used (tried about 4)
I searched online and nothing seemed to work, until i saw one which told me to insert the SD as quick as i could, becuase if stick in the SD slowly it won't read it, ODD as hell.... funnily enough it worked !!
LLanito said:
Sup peeps..
was wondering what people were using to pass files from computer to phone or vice versa... i know in windows its simple, but on mac, the phone doesn't seem to show..
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codesector.droidnas
Install Kies. After installing Kies, open, go to tools on the menu and select install drivers. Install drivers. You can then use Android File Transfer available form the market (download and install on your Mac.) When you connect your phone it will automatically open.
Cheers lads !!
Search x-link on the play store if you have Java
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Since I have a Wifi at home, I'm using either Airdroid or File Expert's FTP transfer.
debernardis said:
Search x-link on the play store if you have Java
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was using this one but noticed you can't put the files directly in to the Ext SD... so do i have to drop it in a random file then move it from there onto the ext every time !?
Thumbs up for Airdroid here. I use it almost every time. 98% of the time at least. It's a fantastic, fast tool. If you're going to be copying gigs and gigs, then maybe over USB, but to copy over a movie or music or pictures, I use Airdroid.
debernardis said:
Search x-link on the play store if you have Java
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zkyevolved said:
Thumbs up for Airdroid here. I use it almost every time. 98% of the time at least. It's a fantastic, fast tool. If you're going to be copying gigs and gigs, then maybe over USB, but to copy over a movie or music or pictures, I use Airdroid.
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will try it out bro, thanks for the suggestion
btw can you add them files straight to the ext SD or does it have to be into the phone SD then moved again ?

[Q] Kies

Had a problem with Kies once before, but i want to try again. Somebody please help me with this: With my SGSIII plugged into my computer, and Kies open, which tab do i click on to copy all my music and photos into Kies, while still leaving the originals on my phone. Last time, i must have hit the wrong tab, because i lost all the music that was on my phone. Thanks to Dropbox, i was able to get it back. Thanks for any help that you can give.
grunt0300 said:
Had a problem with Kies once before, but i want to try again. Somebody please help me with this: With my SGSIII plugged into my computer, and Kies open, which tab do i click on to copy all my music and photos into Kies, while still leaving the originals on my phone. Last time, i must have hit the wrong tab, because i lost all the music that was on my phone. Thanks to Dropbox, i was able to get it back. Thanks for any help that you can give.
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Why are you using Kies? Just plug the phone in to a USB port (without Kies running) and you can access the phone as a media device (on windows 7 anyway). Just open up and choose the phone or card depending on where your information is stored. Drag and drop and it copies automatically.
why do you need kies again?
it's a lot slower than just copy and paste all your musics on the drive itself
pcshano said:
why do you need kies again?
it's a lot slower than just copy and paste all your musics on the drive itself
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+1
I use a MacBook Pro, not a PC.
aybarrap1 said:
Why are you using Kies? Just plug the phone in to a USB port (without Kies running) and you can access the phone as a media device (on windows 7 anyway). Just open up and choose the phone or card depending on where your information is stored. Drag and drop and it copies automatically.
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That's exactly how it worked when i had an HTC Vivid, but not with my SGSIII. I wish that it did.
grunt0300 said:
I use a MacBook Pro, not a PC.
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Then, Android File Transfer?
Alexandre-P said:
Then, Android File Transfer?
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Can't get it to recognize phone.
Just find the back up option. It'll save a copy of all your contacts, pictures and music as well. It's either on the left or in one of the tabs at the top.
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Monkeymannnn said:
Just find the back up option. It'll save a copy of all your contacts, pictures and music as well. It's either on the left or in one of the tabs at the top.
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Thanks. I'm trying to use Droid NAS, but it won't let me see the ext sd card. Sent an email to the developer, so we'll see what happens.

broken screen need to access hd. siii

ok so today some bad news (( i broke my s3 screen but i would really like all my pictures and videos back. it was rooted with cyanmod 10.1 all im asking is there any app or something that would be able to access the storage on my s3 i have alot of important documents and pictures on there of my daughter.. anything would help thank you
Turn it on and plug it into a computer then copy everything out of both external and internal storage. The phone auto mounts to computers.
Also, you could use a hdmi cord with a compatible end to plug the phone into a tv, then while the screen is displaying on the tv do a factory reset
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ziggy46 said:
Turn it on and plug it into a computer then copy everything out of both external and internal storage. The phone auto mounts to computers.
Also, you could use a hdmi cord with a compatible end to plug the phone into a tv, then while the screen is displaying on the tv do a factory reset
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ok so i didnt know that it auto mounted haha. but for some reason when i click on my phone from my computer it shows up as empty folder
micky14x360 said:
ok so i didnt know that it auto mounted haha. but for some reason when i click on my phone from my computer it shows up as empty folder
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give it a couple minutes. mine does that every once and awhile but the contents eventually show up
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give it a couple minutes. mine does that every once and awhile but the contents eventually show up
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well its weird cuz it shows up as a different device. says portable device doesnt show up as like an sdcard would or whatever but im gonna try a different computer ill let u know if that works
i think the reason i cant see the files is because the screen is locked with a passcode. so is there anyway i could just use adb or something im no expert with that so i wouldt kno what to do. any help will help . im desperate to get back the memories i have from videos and pictures on my phone, maybe t mobile would be able to retieve files?

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