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does it support USB Mass Storage???
i connect device to PC via cable (debugging mode already on) but internal storage doesn't determines as removable... seems like it is in PC-mode only.
how to make it removable? i am former sgs2 user and the only thing i had to do is mark debugging mode, connect the device to PC, in status-bar choose removable device/mass storage.
You can't. It uses mtp
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There is no USB mass storage.
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Not sure if it's available for Windows but I use Android File Transfer for Mac and it lets me transfer files to and from my Verizon Galaxy Nexus.
http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
To expand a little - the GN doesn't do UMS because there's only one data partition, formatted as ext4. To make it support UMS you'd need to repartition it to have an extra fat32 partition, afaik no-one's done it nor said they're going to try.
MTP deals with the file system for you, should work OOTB for Windows Vista and 7 (MTP is a microsoft product) but winXP users seem to have problems.
Android file transfer does something similar for mac.
MTP is a pita under linux; I run Ubuntu and have switched to airdroid for doing transfers over wifi.
joshnichols189 said:
There is no USB mass storage.
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I don't see a difference though? As you can just plug it in your PC and put whatever file you want on it.
If you're running Linux you can also look into using sshfs and an SSH server on your phone. I use that now and it works great, even automatically reconnecting when I leave home and come back again. But I also had the SSH server (QuickSSHd) installed on my phone prior to this.
Tanith said:
I don't see a difference though? As you can just plug it in your PC and put whatever file you want on it.
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I don't see a difference either..
joshnichols189 said:
I don't see a difference either..
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The difference is most marked for those running linux, to a degree for mac users and also for some xp users.
If you're running Vista or Win7 you won't notice unless you're moving big files (say > 1Gb) - MTP is slower.
I couldn't move files to my nex from my PC either:/ ..so I started using drop box to move files back and forth
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Check out the StickMount app, if you use a ROM. With the right cable, you can mount a USB stick. Works great.
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I'm trying to connect my phone to my Father's Mini via usb, but the car does "see" the phone.
I've noticed that the check box for mass storage is greyed out and I cannot select it.
Does anyone have any good ideas for me to try out and get my gnex to connect?
For what it's worth, I'm using Liquid rom, and but my dad's HTC Desire HD running AOKP has the same problem, yet I have no problem connecting a BlackBerry.
Cheers.
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your nexus will never have mass storage as the partition is 1 giant partition used by the system and used for storage.
You will never be able to use USB Mass Storage on the Galaxy Nexus. It uses MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) and PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) to xfer files between the phone and a PC.
The reason why they use this is to provide the phone with 1 partition for the entire storage, rather than separate system, apps, data and media partitions. It also allows for the OS to be running while accessing the files.
MTP is much better than Mass Storage.
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Thanks for the quick explanations. What I don't understand, is why the option is there under usb connections (in storage options). If the option is not available on our phone, why show it?
As far as MTP being better, it's not when you want to play music on a Mini!
I'm not convinced that MTP is my problem though, as my dad's phone (see above) will not connect either. Interestingly the option to select mass storage is not available on his HTC.
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itsfozzy said:
Thanks for the quick explanations. What I don't understand, is why the option is there under usb connections (in storage options). If the option is not available on our phone, why show it?
As far as MTP being better, it's not when you want to play music on a Mini!
I'm not convinced that MTP is my problem though, as my dad's phone (see above) will not connect either. Interestingly the option to select mass storage is not available on his HTC.
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ice cream sandwich supports mass storage, the nexus does not. the option is going to be there since it is stock android.
The HTC phone, did you actually select it to be in mass storage mode?
itsfozzy said:
As far as MTP being better, it's not when you want to play music on a Mini!
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can you elaborate? do you mean a Mini, as in the automobile?
JoeM01 said:
can you elaborate? do you mean a Mini, as in the automobile?
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im pretty sure he means the car.
Zepius said:
im pretty sure he means the car.
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If so, what's the problem? there's no shortage of people who connect their nexus to their car stereo's (myself included)
Quick bit of clarification.
Yes it's a BMW Mini (2009)
Yes I did connect via Mass Storage on the HTC, yet it still did not work. It would not connect to an iPod Classic either. I wonder if it needs a special cable to connect? My wife's Seat Leon needed a dedicated cable to make it compatible with the car stereo.
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If so, what's the problem? there's no shortage of people who connect their nexus to their car stereo's (myself included)
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They are trying to connect it through usb, and the vehicle will not communicate with a mtp device
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As of now, Android does NOT support USB audio, which explains why the Nexus nor the HTC worked. Blackberries DO support USB audio, as far as I'm aware.
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itsfozzy said:
Thanks for the quick explanations. What I don't understand, is why the option is there under usb connections (in storage options). If the option is not available on our phone, why show it?
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I take it you're using a custom ROM? The option is not there in standard ICS.
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As of now, Android does NOT support USB audio, which explains why the Nexus nor the HTC worked. Blackberries DO support USB audio, as far as I'm aware.
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I think what he's getting at like myself I used my Evo to USB to car CD player and could access my music files and play them and I guess that's cause the Evo has a sd card. now with the nexus i cant that IM aware of.
It's very annoying that we can't use UMS anymore. I know it's great, to have only one partition but MTP just sucks. I wasn't even able to copy files from Windows 7. The only system that has worked for me so far was Windows XP Pro.
I'd rather have a well sized Internal storage plus some Mass Storage 8/8GB or so.
And well, I'm mainly a PowerPC Mac user. Android File Transfer crashes all the time when I connect the phone (seems to use Intel-Only libraries which is very typical for Google) and on Intel Macs it's slow as hell.
So I always had to use ADB which was......very comfortable.
To the devs: Wouldn't it be possible to emulate a Mass Storage device thru software?
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land.apfel said:
To the devs: Wouldn't it be possible to emulate a Mass Storage device thru software?
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Keep in mind that wanting to maintain two separate partitions isn't the only reason for wanting to switch to MTP. Another reason was so we no longer had to store our data on the fragile and limited fat32 file system. In order to emulate a fat32 block device over USB you would need to be able to translate between fat32 and ext4 at a low level. I don't think there is generally a 1-1 mapping between structures in the two file systems which would make this difficult and slow if not impossible.
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MTP is much better than Mass Storage.
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At which point?
Some examples?
There are so many things, which dont work with MTP
I didnt found any advantages, yet
land.apfel said:
I know it's great, to have only one partition but MTP just sucks. I wasn't even able to copy files from Windows 7. The only system that has worked for me so far was Windows XP Pro.
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I don't like MTP either, and was missing being able to use it as a Mass Storage. My biggest annoyance with MTP is that I can't get last modified date Windows Explorer
I've not had any problems copying files to/from my Galaxy Nexus from one Windows 7 system, but another didn't work until I installed the Samsung drivers (the MTP device came up with a "?"). What was the problem you had?
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itsfozzy said:
Yes it's a BMW Mini (2009)
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LOL, because I first thought you meant a Mac Mini, but then realized you meant a car and thus a Mini Cooper... because no one I know calls it a BMW, even though it is.
pfmiller said:
In order to emulate a fat32 block device over USB you would need to be able to translate between fat32 and ext4 at a low level. I don't think there is generally a 1-1 mapping between structures in the two file systems which would make this difficult and slow if not impossible.
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Why can't we just take the ext file system? Who cares what the Mass Storage is formatted for?
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Why can't we just take the ext file system? Who cares what the Mass Storage is formatted for?
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I'm not sure if that would work, but assuming it does, we then have to face the issue of the single partition storage that the Nexus has. If we were to mount it via UMS, the whole phone would become completely inoperable.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount
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+1 also
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Yep, works great. Got all my music on one flashdrive and movies on others and plays right from the stick. Great app.
Im probably being stupid but can you play games from it?
You probably could check out the app "gl to SD" with stickman and USB stick mounted it should work just gotta make sure the directory paths follow to the USB storage. I used to use that app alot when I had an a100 tab same circumstance no ext sdcard.
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It worked great.
Though running a cm10 kang now and usb file system mount is built in.
works for me
yep did the whole usb flash drive and played music off of there using power amp, also hooked up a usb hub with usb stick wireless mouse and keyboard working all at the same time.
just a heads up in case anyone else encounters this problem. was using this app to play music off my usb. had a program called mort music player. it could search for and read the files off the usb. works perfectly. but it creates a folder with like playlist/album art data that stays behind when you remove the usb. this caused stickmount to be unable to unmount the directory. even after a reboot it stayed. all i had to do was delete the usb storage folder that stick mount creates and then stickmount could unmount it.
I installed this app, and connected a SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB with OTG cable. Everything works fine, I can browse the drive. But when I remove the drive, the Nexus 7 locks itselfe with a blank screen. About 10-20min later it will wake up, and I can use it again.
When I remove the drive, I first click the StickMount so it unmount then i remove the drive.
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Rooted Stock 4.1.1 - Build JRO03D
everlong81 said:
I installed this app, and connected a SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB with OTG cable. Everything works fine, I can browse the drive. But when I remove the drive, the Nexus 7 locks itselfe with a blank screen. About 10-20min later it will wake up, and I can use it again.
When I remove the drive, I first click the StickMount so it unmount then i remove the drive.
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Rooted Stock 4.1.1 - Build JRO03D
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thats odd..nvr happened for me
I'll see if I can get my hands on another usb flashdrive and test!
Is there some preferable filesystem to use?
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I installed this app, and connected a SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB with OTG cable. Everything works fine, I can browse the drive. But when I remove the drive, the Nexus 7 locks itselfe with a blank screen. About 10-20min later it will wake up, and I can use it again.
When I remove the drive, I first click the StickMount so it unmount then i remove the drive.
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Rooted Stock 4.1.1 - Build JRO03D
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Very weird problem. All I can think of is it might have to do with bloatware loaded onto the cruzer? As I recall they mount some crap programs when plugged in?
Will stickmount work in Android 4.2.1?
everlong81 said:
Will stickmount work in Android 4.2.1?
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yeah works for me
s1l3nt said:
yeah works for me
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I am on Rooted Stock 4.2.1 Build JOP40D and Stickmount is not working for me. Perhaps some tweak in Brainmasters Goodies is making it work for you ? Is it working for anyone else on Rooted Stock 4.2.1?
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Is it working for anyone else on Rooted Stock 4.2.1?
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It doesn't seem to work for me either (Stock Rooted). Mounts the drive but the folder is empty when I open it in a file explorer. Also reboots my N7 when I take the OTG cable out, which I don't recall happening before 4.2.1.
I now use Nexus Media Importer.
It works for me, rooted yesterday. I'm on stock 4.2.1, but I had to stick out/in a few times before I could see the files, might be the usb key though.
Tried some more and still could not get it to work. Gonna give Nexus Media Importer a shot.
Timbermill said:
It doesn't seem to work for me either (Stock Rooted). Mounts the drive but the folder is empty when I open it in a file explorer. Also reboots my N7 when I take the OTG cable out, which I don't recall happening before 4.2.1.
I now use Nexus Media Importer.
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blingmaster said:
Tried some more and still could not get it to work. Gonna give Nexus Media Importer a shot.
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I've read in other threads, and have confirmed this working aswell. If you open the file manager first, than plugin the usb otg. nav to the mounted dir and the files will show.
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I've read in other threads, and have confirmed this working aswell. If you open the file manager first, than plugin the usb otg. nav to the mounted dir and the files will show.
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Top tip - cheers that works
Firstly, is it worth getting a USB OTG cable? What can you use it for? Do you have one?
Second, which one should I get for the Galaxy Nexus? I've seen these two:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Con...=1365625468&sr=1-2&keywords=samsung+otg+cable
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micro-Cable...qid=1365625284&sr=1-23&keywords=usb+otg+cable
Which is better? Is there any difference? Appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Python.
First you have to get the app called Stick Mount if you want to use usb flash drives. But the OTG cable can be used for a lot of things, keyboard, mice,
usb flash drives. I've seen a youtube video where the guy uses a hub and uses all 3.
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First you have to get the app called Stick Mount if you want to use usb flash drives. But the OTG cable can be used for a lot of things, keyboard, mice,
usb flash drives. I've seen a youtube video where the guy uses a hub and uses all 3.
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It's also my understanding that you can also flash leaked ota's from stock recovery with an otg cable.
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Python. said:
Firstly, is it worth getting a USB OTG cable? What can you use it for? Do you have one?
Second, which one should I get for the Galaxy Nexus? I've seen these two:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Con...=1365625468&sr=1-2&keywords=samsung+otg+cable
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micro-Cable...qid=1365625284&sr=1-23&keywords=usb+otg+cable
Which is better? Is there any difference? Appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Python.
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Use a cable to extend storage like this
Mini MicroSD Reader
A mini microsd reader for android phones and tablets
amd-dude said:
First you have to get the app called Stick Mount if you want to use usb flash drives. But the OTG cable can be used for a lot of things, keyboard, mice,
usb flash drives. I've seen a youtube video where the guy uses a hub and uses all 3.
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I was going to get the Nexus Media Importer. But, which cable should I get?
I have a generic usb OTG.
I have successfully used a mouse, usb flash drive, keyboard.
The only thing I couldn't use was my CDMA internet stick.
If that would have worked then it would have really been awesome!
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I was going to get the Nexus Media Importer. But, which cable should I get?
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I would say just go for the generic or regular OTG cable.
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I would say just go for the generic or regular OTG cable.
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Thanks. So, the second product (second link in OP) would work?
Also, would this work with the Galaxy Nexus: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cablesson-MicroUSB-HDMI-Female-Adapter/dp/B007K8NNOA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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Thanks. So, the second product (second link in OP) would work?
Also, would this work with the Galaxy Nexus: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cablesson-MicroUSB-HDMI-Female-Adapter/dp/B007K8NNOA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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Yes, have fun with it, I am also going to buy one to experiment with. I'm not sure about the Cablesson one. Regular OTG yes
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Yes, have fun with it, I am also going to buy one to experiment with. I'm not sure about the Cablesson one. Regular OTG yes
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I'm not buying it for another week so if you get yours before that, let me know if it works.
Who should I ask to see if the Cablesson MHL cable is compatible with the GNex?
Deff buy it... I have transfer files/movies from my phone to a SD card..... Since my PC doesn't recognize my phone.
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How much can you do using USB OTG with an unrooted Galaxy Nexus? Most importantly, can you use a memory card reader to copy files from the memory card to the phone or use it to upload the files to Dropbox?
I'm asking on behalf of my sister. I don't have access to her phone so I can't simply try it out. I know USB OTG works great on my rooted Galaxy SIII but I've never had a Nexus device.
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U can't do much on unrooted nexus since u need stickmount which needs superuser to grant it permission to access ur phone
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As of 4.2 there is native support for USB OTG on the Galaxy Nexus so you don't need any third party app. You can use it without root USB device is mounted as /usbdisk. Try X-plore from the Play Store which shows a separate drive for the USB device you have connected.
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i heard that nandroid can be save to pendrive using OTG when using twrp..
sherlock said:
As of 4.2 there is native support for USB OTG on the Galaxy Nexus so you don't need any third party app. You can use it without root USB device is mounted as /usbdisk.
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I have tried on my unrooted Galaxy Nexus 4.2.2. with stock ROM, with an original Samsung OTG cable, but nothing happens.
Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
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I have tried on my unrooted Galaxy Nexus 4.2.2. with stock ROM, with an original Samsung OTG cable, but nothing happens.
Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
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See if there's an option in settings>storage as Mount USB storage, if not there use an app such as stick mount or USB OTG helper. Even for using those apps the phone should recognize when a storage device is connected, the pen drive/card reader should light up.
If option is there and still not mounting then any of your devices may be improper check your OTG cable with other phones, your pen drive/card reader.
Clean the contacts of cable and your USB device. Best way to confirm working is to boot to recovery and connect, USB storage is always mounted in recovery mode.
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Any decent file explorer should also be able to see mounted storage, especially given 4.2. You may have to browse to root and poke around until you find the appropriate /mnt folder, but set a bookmark (your explorer supports bookmarks, right?) and that should be all she wrote. StickMount is also great for me.
OTG has been really helpful for playing media off of the occasional flash drive, and while using a mouse isn't all too helpful, playing with a full keyboard can make for a surprisingly good experience.
How to connect and teansfer any files from Mac and G3
via cable or wireless via AirDroid
I use Android file transfer on my mac
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I do it through adb, android file transfer is not working for me on my Lg g3 don't know why.
Can anyone suggest a better way than LG PCSuit for transferring files between Mac and G3 like AndroidFileTransfer
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AndroidFileTransfer is not working.
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Did you try AirDroid?
Or some similar apps such as Pushbullet
You can always use bluetooth but it's quite slow
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AndroidFileTransfer is not working.
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AndroidFileTransfer works fine on Mac for me. But if you have installed the Mac version of LG PC Suite, this will prevent AndroidFileTransfer from working when you connect your LG phone.
Hope this helps!
The easiest way is Airdroid. The speed transfer depends on your wifi network:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=fr
I know it sense a guide for Sense 5.5+ but this worked for me to get AndroidFile Transfer to work on the LG G3(as well as my M7)
http://trjlive.com/2013/10/guide-android-file-transfer-htc-sense-mac-osx-mavericks/
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The easiest way is Airdroid. The speed transfer depends on your wifi network:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=fr
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don't you guys find airdroid too slow?
I ended up transferring the files to a flash disk, and connecting the flash disk to my phone to transfer it. (i used a cable, usb in and micro usb out)
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don't you guys find airdroid too slow?
I ended up transferring the files to a flash disk, and connecting the flash disk to my phone to transfer it. (i used a cable, usb in and micro usb out)
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That depends for what.
For music, I use Google Music manager to synchronise my music.
For pictures, I take them directly on Google Plus.
So I dont so often use Airdroid, only sometimes for few files.