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[Q] How to grant access to SD on PC once using cm7?

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!

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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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

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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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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Cant Connect S3 to PC via USB- HELP!!!

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

Airdroid

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.

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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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?

obla1 said:
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

chrisram88 said:
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?

obla1 said:
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
Sent from my SGH-T999
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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.

psykhotic said:
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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chrisram88 said:
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.
Sent from my SGH-T999
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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?

Doesnt work directory bind on 4.2.2

I have been using directory bind for a while, And now with my zl was working great until i updated to 4.2.2. It says that the direcctions are good but when i Open a game it starts to download it from the web. So i decided to go back to. 253 when everything was fine.
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bighleo114312 said:
I have been using directory bind for a while, And now with my zl was working great until i updated to 4.2.2. It says that the direcctions are good but when i Open a game it starts to download it from the web. So i decided to go back to. 253 when everything was fine.
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Yes, I do not work as well.

I just tried as well, it seems to be doing the job but the apps are all trying to redownload the data from the web. I believe I am running the latest Directory Bind version but if it doesn't work, it is definitely a deal breaker for me. I will have to revert back to build 253. I was willing to live with the lag of the the new build until Sony updates it and fixes the bugs because lets face it, it isn't perfect. The battery is still also a problem for me, doesn't seem stable...
If anyone knows how to fix the Directory Bind app on 4.2.2 ... please feel free to share the notion.
16 gig is far from being enough storage space with apps such as Batman that require space of 1.81 gig alone on the phone and I'm an app freak!!

Yup, what i did was to install .253 and everything if fine. I have 28gb of game data plus 5gb of music and 4gb of videos but. The game data was a bug issue for me too bad. So just have to wait if its get solved later on and yeah me too i have the lates directory bind
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C'mon guys, no answer for how to use a Link on 4.2.2. I've just tried directory bind and folder mount but still no luck!
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im pretty sure that with the 4.2 update their is an emulated directory so as to protect vital system stuff and backups.
play around with a file explorer you may find the answer

I dont.know alot of systems but i have tried already some moving but still no luck right now im.stock. 253 and using folder mount (and startimg.to love it). Thanks but if you something i can do i'll try
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I use a few things in .423. Foldermount works but I had to run the windows download
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
I also use Root Browser to "create shortcuts" which links directories. I primarily use this for Google music's /data/data music storage (why there's no option for external sd saves baffles me)
bighleo114312 said:
I dont.know alot of systems but i have tried already some moving but still no luck right now im.stock. 253 and using folder mount (and startimg.to love it). Thanks but if you something i can do i'll try
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rp3 said:
I use a few things in .423. Foldermount works but I had to run the windows download
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
I also use Root Browser to "create shortcuts" which links directories. I primarily use this for Google music's /data/data music storage (why there's no option for external sd saves baffles me)
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oohhhh....you can create shortcuts to link directories using Root Browser?? Like...folders outside and beyond /Android/data, /Android/obb, or anything outside of /sdcard0 ??
Please, do elaborate! Tell me more. What's your procedure, if I may kindly ask?
I used to use Directory Bind and now I'm on FolderMount. But this other thing you speak of would be very useful. Do you create a shortcut from /data/data and place that shortcut into /sdcard0 and from there symlink that folder in /sdcard0 into your external sd card? Or do you link from /data/data straight into your external? Or does it work differently? Just taking a shot in the dark here. lol

rp3 said:
I use a few things in .423. Foldermount works but I had to run the windows download
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
I also use Root Browser to "create shortcuts" which links directories. I primarily use this for Google music's /data/data music storage (why there's no option for external sd saves baffles me)
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i've tried that tools but dont work for me, my foldermount doesnt work and battery issue make me revert to 434 :silly:

For music (but should be transferrable knowledge).:
Force close music app
I go to data/data/com.google.music (or whatever the exact name). Move the subfolder "files" to a place on your external SD. Find that folder and choose "create shortcut". Put the shortcut in /data/data/com.google.music/
And it just works. Problems of course happen when you flash a new rom as they break the link
I'm sure a good dev could make a cwm flashable script to move and link certain folders
Kal-El7 said:
oohhhh....you can create shortcuts to link directories using Root Browser?? Like...folders outside and beyond /Android/data, /Android/obb, or anything outside of /sdcard0 ??
Please, do elaborate! Tell me more. What's your procedure, if I may kindly ask?
I used to use Directory Bind and now I'm on FolderMount. But this other thing you speak of would be very useful. Do you create a shortcut from /data/data and place that shortcut into /sdcard0 and from there symlink that folder in /sdcard0 into your external sd card? Or do you link from /data/data straight into your external? Or does it work differently? Just taking a shot in the dark here. lol
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Before applying the ToolKit remount/reboot fix, were you experiencing reboots on 4.2.2 when trying to use FolderMount?
When I was with 4.1.2 .434, I could use FolderMount to move game data to external sdcard but after I updated to 4.2.2 .423, everytime I pin to mount, my ZL reboots. Had to uninstall it!
Thanks.
rp3 said:
I use a few things in .423. Foldermount works but I had to run the windows download
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
I also use Root Browser to "create shortcuts" which links directories. I primarily use this for Google music's /data/data music storage (why there's no option for external sd saves baffles me)
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rp3 said:
For music (but should be transferrable knowledge).:
Force close music app
I go to data/data/com.google.music (or whatever the exact name). Move the subfolder "files" to a place on your external SD. Find that folder and choose "create shortcut". Put the shortcut in /data/data/com.google.music/
And it just works. Problems of course happen when you flash a new rom as they break the link
I'm sure a good dev could make a cwm flashable script to move and link certain folders
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Does this method work on any type of folder or just music. I tried with root browser and root explorer. Once I move my game data (Asphalt 7, 1.5gb) to xyz folder on my SdCard and try to create a shortcut in the original /android/obb I get the same error message from both apps saying "operation failed, most SdCards do not permit this".
I was hoping that this method was going to be a replacement for directory bind on 4.2.2.
Now I'm sad again....A lot of game data is just too damn big. A 16gb phone has about 11gb left of storage after Android is installed. 11gb nowadays is a joke. I hate apple products but at least you have the option of buying an iPhone with 16, 32 or 64 gb of storage. I wouldnt need an SdCard if I had a 64gb of storage on my phone. Thats the only thing I hate about Android phones.
Just my 2 cents....

Well i sold my zl and had. As4 and there fouldermount worked great on 4.2.2 but when i went through 4.3 i had problems but. I had to sell it bow im back to zl and still i cant use fouldeount it rebots my phone for as long as i have that app installed. Why only on s4's 4.2.2 works??
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lclaudiogb said:
Before applying the ToolKit remount/reboot fix, were you experiencing reboots on 4.2.2 when trying to use FolderMount?
When I was with 4.1.2 .434, I could use FolderMount to move game data to external sdcard but after I updated to 4.2.2 .423, everytime I pin to mount, my ZL reboots. Had to uninstall it!
Thanks.
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Hi there. In my Xperia ZL 4.2.2 it restarted too. Did u tried the link above that rp3 posted? It worked like a charm for me!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432. Thank you very much!

Why I will NEVER buy another Nexus device again.

The file system is whack!
Why?
Try this very simple test.
Create a new folder and create some files to put in there.
Use a USB cable and plug it into your laptop.
Open your phone.
Where is your new folder and files?
But wait, if you open up ES File Explorer on the phone, everything is there?
Okay, reboot your phone.
Then, plug it into your laptop again.
Okay, now everything is there.
It's like you have to reboot your Nexus device in order to allow your laptop to see a refresh of the storage memory.
This is why removable memory is the way to go.

I just use Filezilla and ftpserver from the play store. Easy and fast. I'll never plug my phone into the computer again to transfer files.

use a good file explorer that does refresh the storage index...try solid explorer..problem solved
every change made by solid explorer to the file system is notified to the android media store index, try to repeat your steps with solid explorer
(that happens to every new phone out there that use MTP over mass storage file transfer, about 90% of new smartphone, even phone with removable storage use MTP today )

Wires are much too cumbersome. I use ES file manager to move files to/from my tablets/PC/dropbox/Box.com. Copy and paste between any and all of those easier than using a full desktop PC. No need to search for a wire. Or even be in the same room as your PC. Problem solved.
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Thanks everyone!
I'll try these ideas.

andQlimax said:
use a good file explorer that does refresh the storage index...try solid explorer..problem solved
every change made by solid explorer to the file system is notified to the android media store index, try to repeat your steps with solid explorer
(that happens to every new phone out there that use MTP over mass storage file transfer, about 90% of new smartphone, even phone with removable storage use MTP today )
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But, the nice thing about removable storage is that it's easy to pop out the memory card and put it into your laptop. I only wish that laptop makers would put a micro SD card slot into laptops so I don't have to keep my adapter in there.
Plus, it copies way faster that way, in my experience. Also, Windows Explorer treats it like storage device, instead of some weird "thing" with the MTP method, ie, Teracopy never works with MTP.

i use root explorer and never had that issue. i created folder thru root explorer and i plugged into my laptop and i was able to view folder. but i got to say when i first got my gnex i was scared because of not having a removable sd card. but when i did have my droid X my sd card did fail, but luckily i backed everything up to my laptop before it actually failed.

Neo3D said:
Thanks everyone!
I'll try these ideas.
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excuse me, but you have created a post to state that you are not buying another Nexus device just for that silly reason you mention?
ohhh, please.... :laugh::silly:

itasoulas said:
excuse me, but you have created a post to state that you are not buying another Nexus device just for that silly reason you mention?
ohhh, please.... :laugh::silly:
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neo isnt very smart and is overly dramatic.

Neo3D said:
The file system is whack!
Why?
Try this very simple test.
Create a new folder and create some files to put in there.
Use a USB cable and plug it into your laptop.
Open your phone.
Where is your new folder and files?
But wait, if you open up ES File Explorer on the phone, everything is there?
Okay, reboot your phone.
Then, plug it into your laptop again.
Okay, now everything is there.
It's like you have to reboot your Nexus device in order to allow your laptop to see a refresh of the storage memory.
This is why removable memory is the way to go.
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Which is your Galaxy Nexus version? International one? I have one GSM and I've never had this kind of problem..

peppo6 said:
Which is your Galaxy Nexus version? International one? I have one GSM and I've never had this kind of problem..
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Verizon version.

Neo3D said:
The file system is whack!
Why?
Try this very simple test.
Create a new folder and create some files to put in there.
Use a USB cable and plug it into your laptop.
Open your phone.
Where is your new folder and files?
But wait, if you open up ES File Explorer on the phone, everything is there?
Okay, reboot your phone.
Then, plug it into your laptop again.
Okay, now everything is there.
It's like you have to reboot your Nexus device in order to allow your laptop to see a refresh of the storage memory.
This is why removable memory is the way to go.
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What? That has nothing to do with internal storage versus Sd... Might wanna learn how computers work and how to use a file explorer...

cstrife999 said:
What? That has nothing to do with internal storage versus Sd... Might wanna learn how computers work and how to use a file explorer...
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Uhh, might want to know what you're talking about before trash typing....with SD you can remove the card and use the MUCH BETTER & 10x FASTER Windows file manager, can't do that with the Nexus internal storage.

du bist krank said:
Good riddance.
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fantard

This is not a Galaxy 'Nexus' problem, it's an Android thing, its MTP.

Any app that can trigger a media scan should cure that without having to reboot.
I've been using filezilla on my pc to push files to my phone for awhile though and it is much more convenient. USB transfer is slow and those cords always break on me >.<
That's no reason to ditch the galaxy nexus though. Maybe the terrible screen, poor placement of headphone jack, and battery life though... Lol
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Neo3D said:
Verizon version.
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So, I think it's just a problem linked to your Gnex. When I plug mine, I always see it on my pc like a removal memory.. And this should happen if you are rooted or not, it doesn't depend on it.
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18 months of updates doesn't warrant buying a nexus anymore, I just buy a better hardware non nexus phone an install the latest google stock on it using a custom rom.

Uninstall mtp drivers from drivers management and install it again
Remove all drivers related to gnex and install again
Just download latest USB drivers zip
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
And follow istructions
http://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html#InstallingDriver

Don't know how but I never faced this issue. I use file manager.

Auto-cancel when copying files to PC

Hi guys, I'm just new here. I have a problem with my Zenfone 2
I'm trying to backup the files of my data manually to my PC but after like a minute of transferring files, it auto-cancels. Is this a problem with the Zenfone 2 or the PC?
Debugging mode is turned on and I even tried using Share Link but it still auto-cancels when it copies some files. I need to backup because I plan on installing CM 12.1

Make sure it never gets moved while copying, maybe also try another cable or USB port.

check your cable or the connector, it seem to be the intermittent connection you are having.
nothing about the software.
mine happen to cancel too, when i use one of the usb port of my pc.

sooty84 said:
check your cable or the connector, it seem to be the intermittent connection you are having.
nothing about the software.
mine happen to cancel too, when i use one of the usb port of my pc.
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Thanks for the info but when I reversed the process (pc to my phone) it works perfectly fine. But yeah, I just went on to transfer my files to the external SD card instead

DonMigs85 said:
Make sure it never gets moved while copying, maybe also try another cable or USB port.
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I've made sure that I dont move the phone or even touch it while the process is on-going but still the same results
I'll try using another USB cable when I get my hands on a new one.

I had this problem with Moto E. Some files simply doesnt copy (i dont know why). I solve that with a simple solution: SD card!
Copy to sdcard, then put in a card reader, copy to pc. profit.

Dan_Jacques said:
I had this problem with Moto E. Some files simply doesnt copy (i dont know why). I solve that with a simple solution: SD card!
Copy to sdcard, then put in a card reader, copy to pc. profit.
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This or use one of the WiFi file transfer apps like aridroid. I've been using WiFi File Explorer Pro for years now and it is incredibly useful.

cmendonc2 said:
This or use one of the WiFi file transfer apps like aridroid. I've been using WiFi File Explorer Pro for years now and it is incredibly useful.
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Yes, it works without SD/card reader :good:
Airdroid is very useful to do it, and to force install apks.