Anyone found a easy way to transfer files from another android phone to pixel 6 pro without having to reset so you can use the setup wizard or without having to backup all files to cloud or PC and then onto Pixel?
I know I can use wifi transfer but its not fast enough.
Nekromantik said:
Anyone found a easy way to transfer files from another android phone to pixel 6 pro without having to reset so you can use the setup wizard or without having to backup all files to cloud or PC and then onto Pixel?
I know I can use wifi transfer but its not fast enough.
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You may be able to trigger the initial setup wizard again through the Activity Launcher app. I made myself an icon to Android Auto through it.
roirraW edor ehT said:
You may be able to trigger the initial setup wizard again through the Activity Launcher app. I made myself an icon to Android Auto through it.
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ah nice
Nekromantik said:
Anyone found a easy way to transfer files from another android phone to pixel 6 pro without having to reset so you can use the setup wizard or without having to backup all files to cloud or PC and then onto Pixel?
I know I can use wifi transfer but its not fast enough.
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I connected both phones to my PC and did a copy and paste but was really slow
Though it might be fastest to do ADB PULL /SDCARD/
then to put on new phone ADB push C:/ADB/SDCARD/ /SDCARD/
you would just have to put the directory you use in place of the example I used when pushing
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hi i am new to the htc hd mini and i am finding very hard to find good info on what to do with it maybe its still new, but how do i install apps i have downloaded a few themes/apps and not having any joy of putting them on the the phone sure i have put them on the memory card but can't install them from there i have downloaded the activesync (running win xp) and that don't install apps. so i am stuck it was quicker and easy to jailbreak the ipod touch and put apps on there. where am i going wrong ?
many thanks a confused hd mini owner.
p.s
now i know there is no compass on it (one of the things i was looking forward to using)
also while looking on youtube there was a clip where someone is doing street view or somethink like and moving the phone about and the street image moved too, also i was told that using google maps with the layers i could find a shop with it..i think this must be for another phone.
apart from this its still a nice little phone would be much better if i could get some of the above working.
App extensions are CAB it's like seeing zip or rar file on PC.
to check the file extension in your PC go to Folder Option > View Tab > Remove tick from Hide Extension...
move cab files in your Storage card then in file explorer from your phone click on them and if prompt Microsoft security choose Yes and finally choose where to install applications.
in case your application is EXE: connect your phone to your PC via Active Sync and then run the file from PC... Follow the on screen instructions.
thanks emrause i shall try this when the phone wants to connect to the pc this morning for some unknown reason it don't want to connect to the pc i have tryed a data drive and getting no luck and only once did i did it will activesync but nothink happend...almost pulling my hair out here...wish they would have made the phone a bit more user friendly
flashmaster30 said:
thanks emrause i shall try this when the phone wants to connect to the pc this morning for some unknown reason it don't want to connect to the pc i have tryed a data drive and getting no luck and only once did i did it will activesync but nothink happend...almost pulling my hair out here...wish they would have made the phone a bit more user friendly
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its not about phone...check your firewall settings(disable it while phone is connected to pc,this is what i do)..also make sure u have activesync installed
well i have finaly put the apps on my card after deleting activesync, but 1 out of 3 i could install and this was richessegps but did not work after install, but skype and where is i couldn't even install they are but i click on the setup and takes me to a webpage full of writing so i am giving it up as a bad job today..maybe try it in a few weeks
install net framework 3.5 .many apps requires it
also not all apps will work on mini cuz of its resolution...
flashmaster30 said:
i click on the setup and takes me to a webpage full of writing
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That's because you have extracted .cab file, before transfering it to device.
just like to say thanks i have at last installed some apps and i know how to work it now looking forward to some good apps now.
This is probarly a stupid question, but how do i transfer data like apps and pics between my 2 units?. The bluetooth connection fails on both. The dont find eachother.
Thanks in advance
"Wi-Fi Direct"? Never tried it but it sounds like it'll work
Go to Settings > Wireless and Networks > more then switch wifi direct on
Apps - download them from the Play Store
App data - can't be done
Photos - Copy to PC, then to 2nd device
Did you make each device discoverable?
Try transfering files via PC?
I use Dropbox as a way of sharing files between my One X and my Prime. Works pretty well for the most part.
Could use Google Drive I suppose...not tried it yet myself
EddyOS said:
Could use Google Drive I suppose...not tried it yet myself
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drop box would be better then get dropsync to copy the files from could to your device so no need to download them one by one.
treebill said:
drop box would be better then get dropsync to copy the files from could to your device so no need to download them one by one.
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But seeing as we have Android handsets we should be using Google's services!!!
Many thanks for all your help in here...this forum is amazing
I would try to connect via wifi then the One X is finish from charging. Would also try out dropbox.
The-Last-Hylian said:
Did you make each device discoverable?
Try transfering files via PC?
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EddyOS said:
Apps - download them from the Play Store
App data - can't be done
Photos - Copy to PC, then to 2nd device
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Thanks i tryed that it works good
I recommend Foldersync, it can handle multiple cloud a/c and can customize sync behavior(one way or 2-way sync) for each folder.
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es file explorer? copy the files from device 1 to pc, copy the files from pc to device 2
just need a shared folder and wifi
or use the datacable and mount both devices as disk drives
works best if you're moving gb amount of data, otherwise dropbox
EddyOS said:
Apps - download them from the Play Store
App data - can't be done
Photos - Copy to PC, then to 2nd device
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That depends on the app. Plenty of apps offer the ability to export / import app data, and you can easily transfer via Bluetooth. (Don't have the Prime, but bluetooth connection and even internet sharing works between my phone and TF101.)
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.
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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.
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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.
When I connect my G3 to a windows PC, it gives me the option of allowing the internal storage and sd-card folders to automatically open when I connect. I can't find my phone at all on the new Mac Pro I purchased. I have already installed the drivers but still cannot find the phone listed anywhere or find the folders on the phone. Any help would be appreciated.
dagodsha said:
When I connect my G3 to a windows PC, it gives me the option of allowing the internal storage and sd-card folders to automatically open when I connect. I can't find my phone at all on the new Mac Pro I purchased. I have already installed the drivers but still cannot find the phone listed anywhere or find the folders on the phone. Any help would be appreciated.
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You need to install "Android File Transfer"
https://www.android.com/filetransfer/
^ Yep. Android File Transfer is the way to go.
**However, I've discovered that I have to make sure the screen on my G3 is turned on before plugging the phone in and allowing Android File Transfer to automatically open. If I plug the phone in with the screen off, Android File Transfer tries to open but then freezes the entire computer until I hard-power it down.
It's a very strange issue that I never experienced with any of my Nexus devices but I always run into with the G3, for some reason. I don't imagine it's a widespread issue. Likely something corrupt in my computer's OS or my phone's OS. I've been too lazy to look more into it now that I've discovered a workaround.
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^ Yep. Android File Transfer is the way to go.
**However, I've discovered that I have to make sure the screen on my G3 is turned on before plugging the phone in and allowing Android File Transfer to automatically open. If I plug the phone in with the screen off, Android File Transfer tries to open but then freezes the entire computer until I hard-power it down.
It's a very strange issue that I never experienced with any of my Nexus devices but I always run into with the G3, for some reason. I don't imagine it's a widespread issue. Likely something corrupt in my computer's OS or my phone's OS. I've been too lazy to look more into it now that I've discovered a workaround.
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Strange I've never had that problem.
thanks for the help. I do appreciate it.
sn0warmy said:
^ Yep. Android File Transfer is the way to go.
**However, I've discovered that I have to make sure the screen on my G3 is turned on before plugging the phone in and allowing Android File Transfer to automatically open. If I plug the phone in with the screen off, Android File Transfer tries to open but then freezes the entire computer until I hard-power it down.
It's a very strange issue that I never experienced with any of my Nexus devices but I always run into with the G3, for some reason. I don't imagine it's a widespread issue. Likely something corrupt in my computer's OS or my phone's OS. I've been too lazy to look more into it now that I've discovered a workaround.
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Yes I had the same issue. Thought there was no way around it so I kept on transferring stuff via sdcard. Thanks a lot!
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
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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.
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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.
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Yes, it works without SD/card reader :good:
Airdroid is very useful to do it, and to force install apks.