Hi
I have my gnex since 4 month and I still search for a solution to replace the usb mass storage option that I had with my motorola defy(RIP).
So I was used to use USB mass storage for:
1- Store Keepass DB on SDcard and access it with Keepass Droid or Keepass portable (on my laptop) which point to my sdcard.
2- open and modify document on my SDcard
I know that there's dropbox or other online service but they are prohibited at work.
The other option I think of is that all the file from my phone automatically sync to my laptop when I plug the usb cable but I don't know how to do that!
Any suggestion?
Thanks
Daniel
You will never be able to setup the Galaxy Nexus to use USB Mass Storage.
MTP still lets you access files on your phone's virtual "SDcard" (just the /sdcard/ directory).
martonikaj said:
You will never be able to setup the Galaxy Nexus to use USB Mass Storage.
MTP still lets you access files on your phone's virtual "SDcard" (just the /sdcard/ directory).
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I know but i'm looking for other way to achieve this!
Having the phone syncing file automaticaly on the laptop when connected would solve my problem!
I want my file sync with the laptop file like folder sync do but with the usb cable to the laptop.
Thanks
Dan
lecrote said:
I know but i'm looking for other way to achieve this!
Having the phone syncing file automaticaly on the laptop when connected would solve my problem!
I want my file sync with the laptop file like folder sync do but with the usb cable to the laptop.
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Really don't think there's a way to do this. You're stuck with MTP on this phone.
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I use a WebDAV server app to mount my GN's storage on my computers. The app I use is called "WebDAV server" and can be found on Google Play. Once you start this app on your phone, you can use a WebDAV client program on your computer to mount the phone storage as a Windows drive or Mac shared folder. I use Windows and the free-for-personal use program called NetDrive as the WebDAV client. I don't believe I've found any difference between doing this and having the storage available as a USB mass storage device.
highvista said:
I use a WebDAV server app to mount my GN's storage on my computers. The app I use is called "WebDAV server" and can be found on Google Play. Once you start this app on your phone, you can use a WebDAV client program on your computer to mount the phone storage as a Windows drive or Mac shared folder. I use Windows and the free-for-personal use program called NetDrive as the WebDAV client. I don't believe I've found any difference between doing this and having the storage available as a USB mass storage device.
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I just achieve my goal with smb file sharing and mount my phone as a drive to my laptop over wifi works really great :good:
Thanks
lecrote said:
I just achieve my goal with smb file sharing and mount my phone as a drive to my laptop over wifi works really great :good:
Thanks
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Thanks for bumping a thread from September. Sigh
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Hi,
Exist some Explorer of Isolated storage thats run without Zune or
Windows developers tools ?
Thanks for advice.
hi
you use a htc device, so you can install the htc root webserver xap.
read this post and try it. it's really simple to use.
you will have access to isolated storage, too.
jayjojayson said:
hi
you use a htc device, so you can install the htc root webserver xap.
read this post and try it. it's really simple to use.
you will have access to isolated storage, too.
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Nice looking app, but If I can't connect to wifi how to connect to ISOLATED storage ? Works it also if I connect my device via microUSB cable to PC ?
Thanks.
hi
no at that time, it works only via wlan. you can put in the usb-cabel and a ip is showing up, but you can't connect to this ip.
steps to do:
open the webserver app on your device
in the app change the password in one of yours
connect to the showing ip adress in browser on your computer
type in username and password
have fun, the rest is self explanatory!
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hi
no at that time, it works only via wlan. you can put in the usb-cabel and a ip is showing up, but you can't connect to this ip.
steps to do:
open the webserver app on your device
in the app change the password in one of yours
connect to the showing ip adress in browser on your computer
type in username and password
have fun, the rest is self explanatory!
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ok, if I cant connect to wifi the web server is for me
useless solution.
But I found out something else watch this: I got HD2
my microSD card is 8GB. There are 2 partition one is something 7.5 GB
and second this is important is FAT16 200MB.
I installed new FileBrowser and in this app I can see folder Storage Card
and I am able to copy files on this FAT16 partition without problem
and I can read it in card reader and oposite if I copy something in card reader
to FAT16 I can copy it from this "Storage Card" folder in device File Browser and copy it to device.
Shame that It works only on devices with Storage card.
Thats why I love my HD2, Igot WP 7.5 and microSD slot
Hi guys, i need help.
I can't find a way to make my windows xp professional recognize my galaxy nexus.
I tried with toolkit, but it fail.
Tried manually with 2-3 packages i found on the web, but didn't work.
In control panel, hardware manager i just see an uknnown device called "android adb interface"..
I tried downloading some google drivers, some samsung drivers, but nothing worked for me..
Can someone link me to the right place where to find drivers?
Also, do i need to have usb debugging enabled? And mtp enabled? Or not?
Thanks in advance
Drivers
What are you trying to accomplish?
3rdstring said:
Drivers
What are you trying to accomplish?
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Thanks i will try your package tomorrow.
I'm trying to make my gnex visible to windows like a multimedia perypherical so i can copy paste mp3, images and files..
Sayan1987 said:
Thanks i will try your package tomorrow.
I'm trying to make my gnex visible to windows like a multimedia perypherical so i can copy paste mp3, images and files..
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You can do that by default. The phone uses MTP (Media Transfer Protocol), which is used exclusively(I think) by Windows. It should mount as an external drive automatically, unless you have PTP checked instead which will mount it as a digital camera.
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rygran87 said:
You can do that by default. The phone uses MTP (Media Transfer Protocol), which is used exclusively(I think) by Windows. It should mount as an external drive automatically, unless you have PTP checked instead which will mount it as a digital camera.
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Ye, indeed the problem is that it doesn't mount automatically, so i'm here asking for help.
You will never get the GNex to mount via USB Mass Storage mode. It will only transfer files via MTP or PTP, or via ADB.
Hey guys!
Did one of you a idea how to connect the phone via usb for mass-storage?
i want to send big files to my phone .. and not over kies!
can u help me? :/
darkfield said:
Hey guys!
Did one of you a idea how to connect the phone via usb for mass-storage?
i want to send big files to my phone .. and not over kies!
can u help me? :/
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If i connect my phone it just mounts (not as mass storage) but the media server.
Which basically works the same as mass storage, No kies involved i don't even have kies installed.
Scalee said:
If i connect my phone it just mounts (not as mass storage) but the media server.
Which basically works the same as mass storage, No kies involved i don't even have kies installed.
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both modes it uses SUCK. usb mass storage is the only way to go.
if you're rooted you might be able to try a nice little command to make it go into storage mode. if you are google enable usb mass storage mode and try it out.
Use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711009
It works fine on Note 2 even though its made for S3, you might get com.process.media error when click UMS, just go and turn off Media Storage in app manager and it should connects just fine.
media server sucks.. its not the right way..
thank you very much!
:/ phone must be rooted!
does i lose my warranty if i root my phone?
I gave up on Usb connection and now use an app called Wi Fi File Transfer Pro.
It's great and transfers any size of file quite fast
With windows, you can mount the SD card and transfer files to it normally. On OS x, we have to use the htc sync manager. Is there anyway to mount the SD card without it?
Xdpker06 said:
With windows, you can mount the SD card and transfer files to it normally. On OS x, we have to use the htc sync manager. Is there anyway to mount the SD card without it?
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The HTC Sync is horribly slow. I took the SD card out, put it in the adapter, and popped it in my MBP. It worked flawlessly.
Moostafa29 said:
The HTC Sync is horribly slow. I took the SD card out, put it in the adapter, and popped it in my MBP. It worked flawlessly.
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Yeah I didn't even bother it's useless. I want to drag and drop the files myself. Taking the sd card out is an option but it's a hassle since you need a pin all the time. I'm trying some apps in the play store but no luck so far. Kind of dumb how they're forcing htc sync on us
You will need ROOT and app called "DriveDroid"
Download Android File Manager - http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
Open DriveDroid app, give it root access and under its settings, change USB or Permanent USB mode to "Mass Storage Android Debugging"
Connect to OSX and open the Android File Manager app on OSX... next time you wont need to open it manually, it will open everytime you connect the phone.
This might break connection to HTC Sync though
(I use the above for my iMac)
v-b-n said:
You will need ROOT and app called "DriveDroid"
Download Android File Manager - http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
Open DriveDroid app, give it root access and under its settings, change USB or Permanent USB mode to "Mass Storage Android Debugging"
Connect to OSX and open the Android File Manager app on OSX... next time you wont need to open it manually, it will open everytime you connect the phone.
This might break connection to HTC Sync though
(I use the above for my iMac)
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Thank you! I will try this out.
v-b-n said:
You will need ROOT and app called "DriveDroid"
Download Android File Manager - http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
Open DriveDroid app, give it root access and under its settings, change USB or Permanent USB mode to "Mass Storage Android Debugging"
Connect to OSX and open the Android File Manager app on OSX... next time you wont need to open it manually, it will open everytime you connect the phone.
This might break connection to HTC Sync though
(I use the above for my iMac)
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Do you have to reboot your Mac every time you want to mount the Android device? I am having issues getting the device to mount to an already running OSX computer.
What I don't get is why we need extra software. My old htc one s mounts the sd card just fine with no extra software
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cmascatello said:
Do you have to reboot your Mac every time you want to mount the Android device? I am having issues getting the device to mount to an already running OSX computer.
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The solution is uninstall HTC Sync Manager and using DriveDroid change to Manually change permanent Mode to MTP.
Is there a way though to force the internal storage and SD card to be directly mounted onto OSX, rather than having to use another 3rd party app (android file transfer)?
captainreynolds said:
Is there a way though to force the internal storage and SD card to be directly mounted onto OSX, rather than having to use another 3rd party app (android file transfer)?
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Its not 3rd party ... its from Google
And the answer is no to your question, unless you run a SMB server on the phone over your wifi network, then your phone will popup in Finder as a network device. I have tried 3rd party phone apps that do this but the connection is unreliable and transfer speed slow.
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Its not 3rd party ... its from Google
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True, technically :silly:
v-b-n said:
Its not 3rd party ... its from Google
And the answer is no to your question, unless you run a SMB server on the phone over your wifi network, then your phone will popup in Finder as a network device. I have tried 3rd party phone apps that do this but the connection is unreliable and transfer speed slow.
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Hm, too bad. Guess I'll have to wait and see if anyone builds this functionality!
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Its not 3rd party ... its from Google
And the answer is no to your question, unless you run a SMB server on the phone over your wifi network, then your phone will popup in Finder as a network device. I have tried 3rd party phone apps that do this but the connection is unreliable and transfer speed slow.
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Do custom roms normally add USB mass storage functionality?
i can confirm this one works. finally i can use android file transfer with my m8 installed on maximus Rom
v-b-n said:
You will need ROOT and app called "DriveDroid"
Download Android File Manager - http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
Open DriveDroid app, give it root access and under its settings, change USB or Permanent USB mode to "Mass Storage Android Debugging"
Connect to OSX and open the Android File Manager app on OSX... next time you wont need to open it manually, it will open everytime you connect the phone.
This might break connection to HTC Sync though
(I use the above for my iMac)
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Hey, so I have rooted my phone and applied sdfix successfully. Restated my phone, but I still cannot write to the external sd card using airdroid. Do you know what is the problem? Thanks
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Yes you can.
andrewnelson said:
Yes you can.
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How? I get an error msg whenever I try.
*edit* more specifically "network error" uploading to the internal sd card works fine
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In http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54035979 I may provide a partial solution; depending on your exact need. Look for the post I sent a few minutes ago. More to come in the next days; I will test other apps, and report.
Does this allow bootable drives?
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When I connect my T325 to Win7 via usb, I see 'Galaxy Tab' with subfolders 'Card' and 'Tablet' in Explorer. Is there any way to get drive letters for these? From what I have read here for other devices, this does not seem to be possible.
Also, how do I get to Storage Settings > USB PC connections? It is not on the menu. I can only get there via the notification dropdown after I have connected the USB.
Mike Austin said:
When I connect my T325 to Win7 via usb, I see 'Galaxy Tab' with subfolders 'Card' and 'Tablet' in Explorer. Is there any way to get drive letters for these? From what I have read here for other devices, this does not seem to be possible.
Also, how do I get to Storage Settings > USB PC connections? It is not on the menu. I can only get there via the notification dropdown after I have connected the USB.
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Yeah, you can't. It's MTP, not USB Mass Storage, so no drive-level (cluster-support) access. No drive letters. Possibly you could create a symlink (but not a junction or hard link) for a directory; would that be sufficient?
Wotta said:
Yeah, you can't. It's MTP, not USB Mass Storage, so no drive-level (cluster-support) access. No drive letters. Possibly you could create a symlink (but not a junction or hard link) for a directory; would that be sufficient?
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I doubt it. I would really like to be able to use FreeFileSync on my PC, and some batch files, for three-way backing up desktop -> laptop -> notepad. The nearest I can get to this is with an OTG usb drive and an Android app for folder sync.
I use PureSync for that actually, it supports mtp devices.
phage80 said:
I use PureSync for that actually, it supports mtp devices.
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Thanks. I am having a go with that, but I am having problems with it hanging and not finding files. I will tinker with it a little longer.