As per the heading, I abandoned carrying a USB memory stick years ago, instead I have a 16GB memory card in my phone and carry a 15CM micro USB to USB cable in my pocket, this way I can use my phone as a USB drive when ever I need it, but I have a problem with my SGS 2
1) the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
2) the option to ask me what I want to do every time I connect my USB cable is missing, forcing me to go to settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities, just to use my phone as a USB drive ....... VERY IRRITATING
does anybody else use this feature, if so what are your findings ?
I have a similar problem, it will disconnect randomly but also when trying to update and some times when trying to transfer files. I do however get the option to view files pop up when I plug it in. I made a post earlier but no one replied, hopefully it can be fixed easily. I wouldn't really know where to start though
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Um, there must be something wrong with your phone. I have not done anything special to use my SGS2 as a USB drive. It's litterally plug it in and away you go.
I just plug it into the computer, the phone says something like MTB in progress, Kies connection or whatever.
Then I get the option to view all files and folders in My Computer (windows 7).
No problems whatsoever.
jeanclaudevandamme said:
Um, there must be something wrong with your phone. I have not done anything special to use my SGS2 as a USB drive. It's litterally plug it in and away you go.
I just plug it into the computer, the phone says something like MTB in progress, Kies connection or whatever.
Then I get the option to view all files and folders in My Computer (windows 7).
No problems whatsoever.
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I don't normally use the "MTB in progress" version as the majority of computers I plug it into do not have kies loaded.
I use the standard USB drive option in settings
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Default usb connection is Kies start Kies plug phone in and connects on SGS2
USB Mass storage mode has always required user to click on USB connected in top scroll down bar .Select copy files to phone >>>.
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ice_coffee said:
As per the heading, I abandoned carrying a USB memory stick years ago, instead I have a 16GB memory card in my phone and carry a 15CM micro USB to USB cable in my pocket, this way I can use my phone as a USB drive when ever I need it, but I have a problem with my SGS 2
1) the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
2) the option to ask me what I want to do every time I connect my USB cable is missing, forcing me to go to settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities, just to use my phone as a USB drive ....... VERY IRRITATING
does anybody else use this feature, if so what are your findings ?
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Hi,
i dont have any USB connection issues, loaded my 32Gb SD and the internal Storage full and i do use a lot the Mass Storage funktion, somtetimes the connection lasts for hours, so (Win7 32Bit).
Totally agree, the settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities ... tapping is verry annoying. Have to do this many times a day
Maybe someone knows an solution how to set the "Mass Storage" connection as an default?
Greetz Tokl
try multimount off the market.
You need to enable usb debugging (to prevent the keis rubish launching).
then anytime you want mass storage mode, click the multimount widget.
-- Actually just enabling USB debugging seems to set mass storage mode as default.
I have the same problem but I think it's the problem of the USB port on your PC. I plug the phone in another port and everything is ok now. You can try this on another PC or another port and you'll see. Hope this helps
ice_coffee said:
As per the heading, I abandoned carrying a USB memory stick years ago, instead I have a 16GB memory card in my phone and carry a 15CM micro USB to USB cable in my pocket, this way I can use my phone as a USB drive when ever I need it, but I have a problem with my SGS 2
1) the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
2) the option to ask me what I want to do every time I connect my USB cable is missing, forcing me to go to settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities, just to use my phone as a USB drive ....... VERY IRRITATING
does anybody else use this feature, if so what are your findings ?
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1) Doesn't happen on mine. Have you tried using USB ports on other computers as it could be due to a particular USB port on a particular computer doesn't supply enough current?
2) It's irritating.
hazart said:
2) It's irritating.
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So you don't have a usb icon in the notification area? Otherwise, you just have to select it to enable usb storage.
thelestat said:
try multimount off the market.
You need to enable usb debugging (to prevent the keis rubish launching).
then anytime you want mass storage mode, click the multimount widget.
-- Actually just enabling USB debugging seems to set mass storage mode as default.
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Thanks Mate!
USB Debugging prevents Kies and bring up the Mass Storage directly
One more (very small, but annoying) issue of the SGS2 solved
Greetz Tokl
When I enable debugging mode, I does indeed turn on mass storage mode and it works. However, every time I unplug the phone it reboots. I do press the disconnect USB drive button and I do eject it on my PC. It still crashes. Does anyone else have this problem?
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the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
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This happened to me today, and the reason was the Android browser application running in background. Using the task manager I killed browser and then I faced no problem thereafter.
So, to sum up I guess an application running in background might be the reason.
Hope this helps somebody...
It's funny you should say that, as I hardly ever get that problem anymore, and I mostly use dolphin hd browser now
My sgs2 connects to odin via download mode, but wont connect to mass storage.....how do i resolve this?
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rockz1991 said:
My sgs2 connects to odin via download mode, but wont connect to mass storage.....how do i resolve this?
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If it is connecting in download mode then the cable is perfect. Flash the firmware again to check if it is working or not
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Jeetu said:
If it is connecting in download mode then the cable is perfect. Flash the firmware again to check if it is working or not
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This was an issue since i had gingerbread. I upgraded to ics, didmt solve. Jelly bean, nope! I flashed neat rom, still the same.
The only it gets connected is when i turn off both my laptop and phone, connect usb, turn both on. Only then it gets connected to mass storage
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please go in settings
more settings
USB utilities... click connect storage to pc and then plug the cable...... try if this default stock method works......
My Galaxy S3 doesn't connect any longer to my PC using a USB cable.
Better said, when I connect it, it makes a sound but nothing else happens, no change in the notification panel, and under settings USB tethering is unselected. Needless to say, my PC does not see the device.
I exclude a cable problem as I have two cables (one original) that were both working. I also exclude a PC problem as the situation replicates on both desktop (Win 7 x64) and notebook (Win 7 32-bit),and the latter has not been updated or had new software installed.
What I attempted:
un/select USB debug mode
un/install Kies
un/install Samsung USB drivers
wipe cache/dalvik/data reset+ format system + restore old backup from CWM
Does anybody have a suggestions on how to proceed? Thanks for your help!
Just on top on my head-do you maybe connect it to or thorugh a usb hub to a pc.
If so try directly into a usb on the pc.
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Just on top on my head-do you maybe connect it to or thorugh a usb hub to a pc.
If so try directly into a usb on the pc.
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Before I had been using with success a USB hub (only the desktop only, not the notebook), since I have been experiencing the problem I have also tried a USB port to no avail.
As I stated, I am pretty sure the problem lies with the phone, in fact since my original post I have seen a similar thread at here at xda
I tried everything and at the end brought the phone in for assistance.
Turns out the problem is hardware-related, on connector pin was burned. The connector has 4 pins out of which two are sufficient for charging (which is why it was being charged by the pc) but all 4 of them are necessary for the phone to be recognized as usb device.
According to the technician to whom I spoke, it happens occasionally but is not a systemic problem.
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In the past week or so my HP TouchPad running CM9 has suddenly stopped being browsable in Windows Explorer. The cm_tenderloin device appears in the list of drives, but clicking reveals a white screen. MTP is selected on the Storage > USB computer connection screen.
Curiously, in the same time, my HTC HD7 has stopped syncing with Zune, so I suspect this is a USB related issue - can anyone point me in the right direction?
Try connecting while in webos with your USB if that doesn't work it would sound like there is a problem with the USB socket on your PC have you tried another socket on your PC or a different PC sometimes my laptop has a hissy fit and I have to use a different socket with hard drives etc . I would suggest doing that before worrying that your tablet has faulty socket.
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Try connecting while in webos with your USB if that doesn't work it would sound like there is a problem with the USB socket on your PC have you tried another socket on your PC or a different PC sometimes my laptop has a hissy fit and I have to use a different socket with hard drives etc . I would suggest doing that before worrying that your tablet has faulty socket.
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I'm beginning to think that the issue is with Windows 7, tbh. Multiple cables and different ports have been tried, all to no avail. Something has corrupted the OS, I think. No viruses or malware are being detected, so I'm going to fall back on a reinstall (I keep my data off the system drive, so no biggy)
you can always connect over the network and browse everything on your device that way. i like es file explorer. just put the thouchpad in ftp mode then connect to it from the computer. also if you know how to use ./adb connections you can move files to and from the touchpad and browse the entire device that way.
When I plug USB cable to PC and Mido there is only charging avilable.
I had MTP(Media transfer protocol) selected while plugging in USB. Right now there is not reaction with computer.
I try to reconnect USB tapes but still the same.
Any ideas how to get connection with PC?
Hi, maybe you can try other USB cable first. If the same issue still happens, my suggestion is WiFi Transfer. Do remember to make sure your Mi phone and your computer are in the same network. Then you can ask help from a free backup tool like Coolmuster Android Backup Manager, which can help you transfer data like photos, videos, music, ebooks, contacts, text messages, app, etc from your Mi phone to your computer directly via WiFi connecting. About the details, please searching online. Good luck to you, and hope this will be your help.
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Does anyone have issues with transferring files to a windows PC? I plug my phone in and under USB preferences its grayed out. I've tried the xperia companion and it seems like my device isn't recognized because the option to browse my files is grayed out too.
It happened to me because I was using the usb-c cable that comes with the same phone.
What I did was look for another usb-c cable that I had at home (from my Xperia 5) and when plugging it into Windows 10/11 it recognizes it perfectly and on the phone you put "Allow" and you can transfer files.
Apparently the cable that comes by default in the box with the Xperia 1 Mark III does not support data. Greetings
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It happened to me because I was using the usb-c cable that comes with the same phone.
What I did was look for another usb-c cable that I had at home (from my Xperia 5) and when plugging it into Windows 10/11 it recognizes it perfectly and on the phone you put "Allow" and you can transfer files.
Apparently the cable that comes by default in the box with the Xperia 1 Mark III does not support data. Greetings
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The cable that came with my Phone (Phone bought from sony partner from official site) wrk for file transfer without problem (under win 10 e win 11).
Maybe different market, different cable bundled in?
Yeah, I also bought it from the official Sony store via Amazon. When I plugged it in and saw that it didn't work for data (or for recovery via Xperia Companion) I started googling and investigating and the same thing happened to several users. Mine is the UK Bundle version.
It seems a normal problem on different phones. Usually, it will be solved when we change an offical USB cable. Or if your computer and your phone are in the same network, you can also try WiFi connecting. A third-party tool like Coolmuster Android Assistant allows us to do that. With its help, we can do that data transfer via WiFi connecting directly.
use adb push/pull commands much better.
I have the same problem in Linux, enabling USB debugging in developer options sometimes solves it. Very flakey however, its 10 years since I had as much trouble connecting a phone to a PC