My USB port is "challenged". I am getting a replacement phone from Tmobile. But I want to back up my phone data without using the USB cable.
Caveats:
- Phone is Stock ROM - Unrooted
- Can not root my phone now (as I would need computer to do ODIN)
Options:
- Is there any software that will be able to communicate via wi-fi (intranet) so I can backup my files ?
- Any app that can backup apps data without having to root the phone ?
There are plenty of WiFi sharing programs but you should use the kies that came with the phone it does wireless transfer if not search the market for WiFi transfer
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Thank you.
I copied everything from internal SD and transfer to external SD. Used ES explorer. Backed up my apps (apks). Individually backed up settings of apps where ever available (notes, K9, call log, sms's, whats app, etc)
Ofcourse, I lost my some of settings in that process (mostly games etc) but atleast, it was not as nearly heart breaking as it could have been.
Its unfortunate that there are not good ways to completely connect to PC's and take control. I remember LG Optimus X used to have on screen controls where you can use your computer to control your phone wirelessly.
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.
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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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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.
Inviato dal mio Galaxy Nexus utilizzando Tapatalk
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.
Since yesterday I am a proud owner of a Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE and trying a lot to configure.
But it is not so easy as I'm used to it from my S2.
1 How do I get a USB connection with my PC
2 How can I make a backup
3 Where can I get the official software for the emergency
4. sd 128GB exfat or fat32 ??
With my S2 I use NeatRom 8.0 and the Dorimanx kernel.
Can anyone recommend me a Rom and Kernel ??
Regards
Klaus
1. It should just connect, although you may need drivers depending on system
3. You can find them on sammobile or Samsung Firmware websites (google)
4. Exfat, if your planning on housing files larger then 4gb (ie BluRay rips)
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Itchiee said:
It should just connect, although you may need drivers depending on system
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After PC reboot I can see the tablet in Explorer but under Portable Devices and without a drive letter.
So I can see the tablett in Explorer but not in the File Manager.
Does anyone have an idea ??
Regards Klaus
Klaus20 said:
After PC reboot I can see the tablet in Explorer but under Portable Devices and without a drive letter.
So I can see the tablett in Explorer but not in the File Manager.
Does anyone have an idea ??
Regards Klaus
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wake and unlock your tablet
LoVeRice said:
wake and unlock your tablet
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It is still not working.
In Explorer I can see the phone under removable media but the tablet only under portable devices.
Do you have any idea how can I bring the tablet to the removable media and to the file Manager.
Regards Klaus
I am trying to sell my wifes old S4 Mini after she dropped it and cracked the display. The problem I have is I want to factory reset it to clear any sensitive data.
Is it possible when the LCD will not come on at all? The phone does connect to my pc for file transfer fine.
If its not possible what files can I safely delete from the phone manually from the PC? After looking through the folders there is only the Android Data and OBB folders that need stuff deleting from.
If I can safely delete any from here is there a way to make sure they remain deleted and are not recoverable?
Cheers in advance!
Steveh8204 said:
I am trying to sell my wifes old S4 Mini after she dropped it and cracked the display. The problem I have is I want to factory reset it to clear any sensitive data.
Is it possible when the LCD will not come on at all? The phone does connect to my pc for file transfer fine.
If its not possible what files can I safely delete from the phone manually from the PC? After looking through the folders there is only the Android Data and OBB folders that need stuff deleting from.
If I can safely delete any from here is there a way to make sure they remain deleted and are not recoverable?
Cheers in advance!
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Hello,
you can check this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277765
un4saken said:
Hello,
you can check this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277765
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Thanks, anyone got any idea how long it is before the Samsung logo comes up as the thread I read says you need to stop pressing Vol Up + Power + Home at this point?
I'm trying different times but I just cannot get it into bootloader, ADB isnt recognizing any devices.
It's fast, press power and immediately as it vibrates press home and vol+ but give it a minute to let the recovery boot, then connect if the command fastboot devices show a device you're good to go
I think flashing a stock with odin+pit file and repartition wipe all but this is risky
Hi, i have a non-root samsung galaxy tab 8.4 which sometimes loses data on its own (especially the photos that are took lately) and it wasnt a problem for me, since this time! it deleted the whole folder of my selfie app -B612- which contained all my personal pics now Ive been looking for recovery softwares on computer and Ive found many but none of them work without Root or USB Mass Storage which my tablet doesnt have this option, so i needed to root to get a enabler...
Is there any safe way to root without bricking my tablet?
OR any way to convert portable device into removable?