I am new to andoid from iphone ad would like to sync my note to my macbook air!
I am also looking for instructions on how to root my note to ICS!
Thanks for any help!
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Connecting your Note to a Mac is pretty easy:
Settings > Wireless and Network > USB Utilities > Connect storage to PC > Connect your USB Cable. The Internal SD Card (and your external if you have one) will show up on the desktop as drives.
And since you appear to be confused on the terminology: Root = Jailbreak. Just like there is no way to Jailbreak your iPhone and get iOS 5.2 (which hasn't been released) - there is no way to root and get ICS which has yet to be released (for the Note).
This post will help with the rest of the terminology:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1483113
That setup still doesn't work for me. Assuming that I would see the note in finder on my mac?
I thought I saw folks with ICS from japan running it on a At&t note i717 that's why I asked. THanks
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That setup still doesn't work for me. Assuming that I would see the note in finder on my mac?
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Yea, you should see both cards (mine show up as "No Name") external disks. This is on Lion btw.
If all else fails you can also use the app Kies Air which should have come pre-installed on the Note. I use that if I'm just tossing a file or two around. Doesn't work so well for large file copies like lots of music.
Yeah i have tried kies andnit connects but need something for the root! Any ideas on why my nite isnt connecting? I habe tried the usb debug and the pc connect ways and bith fail
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works on my macbook pro just fine !!! you cant be connected till it says " connect USB" shows up in my finder too !
A lot of people use heimdall as a substitute for Odin on other Samsung devices. Has anyone used it for the note?
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I am trying to find the best way that I can easily access/stream files from my phone to my tablet.
So far I have tried:
- Bluetooth. Too slow
- Kies. Could not connect the devices together after repeated attempts
The phone has wifi direct, but the tablet does not seem to. What android apps offer the best seamless file sharing? I tried bump, did not like it. I suppose if I had the usb adapter I could connect the phone as a mass storage device, but I don't have the adapter yet and I'd like to keep it wireless anyhow.
Rob
Websharing is my favorite
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Have you tried DropBox? It works great between the home computer, phone and tablet.
'swiFTP FTP Server' to create a local server. use 'andFTP' to connect to that server. both free in the android market
Is it possible to stream with andftp?
I can't see how in the free version but maybe pro does??
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silverball.slayer said:
I am trying to find the best way that I can easily access/stream files from my phone to my tablet.
So far I have tried:
- Bluetooth. Too slow
- Kies. Could not connect the devices together after repeated attempts
The phone has wifi direct, but the tablet does not seem to. What android apps offer the best seamless file sharing? I tried bump, did not like it. I suppose if I had the usb adapter I could connect the phone as a mass storage device, but I don't have the adapter yet and I'd like to keep it wireless anyhow.
Rob
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I'm a big fan of sugar sync, as you can see from my signature. Just like dropbox, but has more free space and no cap if you get more people referred
i tried it with Samba Filesharing. I was able to find my phone but wasnt able to connect to it. Did it while in Hotspot mode on my phone.
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Is it possible to stream with andftp?
I can't see how in the free version but maybe pro does??
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i think you can stream with ES File Explorer
When I plug in my Galaxy Note into my mac, it does not show up in finder. I have enabled USB debugging, etc. and tried Wi-Fi sync but it has limited data transfer. Is there any way to mount my Note's internal SD card to my Mac?!?!?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1512465
nothing on there answers my question. the first answer was for PC's. and i already tried Android File Transfer from google, but it only supports HoneyComb and ICS devices.
oooo lol i get wat ur saying. thanks bro
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nothing on there answers my question. the first answer was for PC's. and i already tried Android File Transfer from google, but it only supports HoneyComb and ICS devices.
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I'm having the same problem.
I had the same problem. I can't get it to show up in Finder but after installing the OS X version of Kies I can use the Kies software to access both my internal and external memory and drag and drop whatever I want to transfer.
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nothing on there answers my question. the first answer was for PC's. and i already tried Android File Transfer from google, but it only supports HoneyComb and ICS devices.
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Actually the thread that 'Ship it City' linked to is correct, and the first answer in that thread is how I connect my Note to my Macbook Pro. Works like a charm and both the internal storage and the SD card storage pop up in the finder window. Just because the button in the USB Utilities says "Connect storage to PC" doesn't mean it only works for a PC.
Unplug USB cable
Setting > Wireless and Networks > USB > Connect USB
Plug the cable in
Mount USB
I know, it's ****ing ridiculous, another reason we need ICS stat.
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Unplug USB cable
Setting > Wireless and Networks > USB > Connect USB
Plug the cable in
Mount USB
I know, it's ****ing ridiculous, another reason we need ICS stat.
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Ya'll need to sell your MacBook's stat. Windows 8 will come out, and touchscreen laptops will make the decision for you, promise.
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Actually the thread that 'Ship it City' linked to is correct, and the first answer in that thread is how I connect my Note to my Macbook Pro. Works like a charm and both the internal storage and the SD card storage pop up in the finder window. Just because the button in the USB Utilities says "Connect storage to PC" doesn't mean it only works for a PC.
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I thought it was!!!
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So I got my SGS3 yesterday and noticed that the Android File Transfer app won't work, which used to work well when I owned a Galaxy Nexus. I tried it on 2 different Macs and it won't work on neither. The app does not recognize the phone being connected.
When I connected it on windows (bootcamp, same Mac) it was recognized, so it's not a hardware fail, it's a software bug.
My Q is, has anybody successfully managed to use the Android File Transfer app together with a Galaxy S3.
Thx, all the help greatly appreciated.
EDIT:
I just tried setting the USB Connection mode to Camera (PTP) and Android File Transfer now sees my phone. Everything is fine.
But, DAMN YOU SAMSUNG, code more carefully!
Thanks! This helped me out as well! Was worried something was wrong with my new phone .
enabling camera/PTP mode for usb connection
Hi, I am struggling with this problem of AFT not working with samsung S3. Could you elaborate on how and where to make this change in USB setting - is it on the camera or macbook pro?
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Hi, I am struggling with this problem of AFT not working with samsung S3. Could you elaborate on how and where to make this change in USB setting - is it on the camera or macbook pro?
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On your phone, when connected to the AFP program on your mac, you'll see a USB symbol in the notification area. Pull it down and you'll see it says something like 'Connected as media device' and it'll give you options underneath that to change it. Select that and you'll get to a settings page which will allow you to set your phone as a media device ((MTP) or as a camera (PTP) - do the latter and it should work fine.
I have to say, I love this phone but am not overly enamoured with the mac syncing aspect of it. Most apps in the store are flaky at best or don't work at all, TBH. Using the above method, I've managed to get my media over to the phone by dragging/dropping from iTunes and iPhoto.
Problem is, I still can't find a way for my computer to - reliably - see my phone as a camera when I plug it in e.g. invisible to iPhoto and Image capture.
If you find a way around my problem, please post it up. HTH.
get an app called airdroid (xfer via browser) or file expert & use a FTP program to transfer files from your Mac to the S3
I was going to say that it was another way that Apple is trying to boycot Samsung's phones along with all the suing going on lol.
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get an app called airdroid (xfer via browser) or file expert & use a FTP program to transfer files from your Mac to the S3
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Thanks for that. Had a look at Airdroid and it seems really slick. Pity though, as it has issues with external storage.
Never mind, I'm dragging/dropping stuff from iPhoto/iTunes to folders which I the keep in sync with CheetahSync. It's all a bit inelegant, but it does the job for now.
hey guys, i'm having an issue with the file transfer. Did what the OP stated above and I can see both internal memory and SD, but when i tried to drag and drop from Finder it is giving me an error, saying my screen is locked (even when it isn't) and asking me to reconnect. anyone else have this problem? for now i'm transferring using File Explorer but its a pain in the ass. thanks!
EDIT: really weird, first file i tried was an mp3 and it kept giving me an error, now i'm moving an avi and looks like its working. apologies
Still having trouble
I'm having serious trouble with AFT and tried what's been suggested here but it's still not working for me.
I've installed AFT on my MacBook (OS X Lion).
All that happens is in all tries is that when I plug in the S3, AFT simply says:
"Could not connect to device
Try reconnecting or restarting your device"
I tried both with no luck. I tried it with selecting Camera (PTP) mode and then with Media device (MTP) mode. No luck. I tried both with and without "USB debugging" selected. No luck. I tried reinstalling AFT. No luck. Restarting my MacBook. No luck.
Any ideas?
Don't connect it its mtp connect it as a camera
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Just a heads up. Installing AFT on my macbook air caused my usb to Ethernet dongles to stop working. AFT had to be removed to fix them. Applecare are aware and IIRC blame Google.
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Don't connect it its mtp connect it as a camera
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You're right as it doesn't seem to recognise the S3 at all when on MTP but AFT starts up each time I select PTP (i.e. my Mac recognises it when in the Camera mode) but I just end up getting the "Could not connect to device, Try reconnecting or restarting your device" message.
Strangely enough AFT needs the phone to be in camera mode to work.
But KIES for OSX needs the phone to be in MTP mode. I couldnt get wireless kies to work (but didnt try all that hard either)
well we've found another reason never to buy a mac
i dont have an s3 but i was googling this issue, i havent got a samsung device on ics working on my mac yet, my tf101 tablet just decided to work today after numerous errors about it not being connected.
AFT used to work, no longer does
Hi
I had this problem when I just got my Galaxy S3 at the end of May, and switching the connection mode to camera (ptp) did the trick. Now, however, regardless of the connection type I have chosen or whether or not I have enabled debugging, I cannot use AFT. At no point does it recognize my device, it just keeps telling me "No Android device found. Please connect your Android device with a USB cable to get started." I have reinstalled the program and still no luck.
Further info: I'm running 10.7.4 on an early 2011 15 inch MacBook Pro
Please help
Samsung changed something in firmware LFB that doesn't allow AFT to connect in MACs anymore.
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Samsung changed something in firmware LFB that doesn't allow AFT to connect in MACs anymore.
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Yeah, MTP never worked for me on my Macbook, while PTP worked as a workaround until LFB (and later). With LFB changing to PTP (by default) pops up Image Capture, which, if everything worked as it should, is what you'd expect I suppose. The problem is that Image Capture doesn't find any pictures on the device even though it recognises that an I9300 is connected - and Android File Manager now doesn't work in either MTP or PTP mode.
So I am not the only one not being able to transfer files using AFT? Or has someone figured it out?
Well I run KIES now and open the file browser that way. The only way I could make work on OSX. On windows I have no problems just connecting it and accessing.
I have this problem two samsung please fix this
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I need a way to transfer large files, 700mb+, from my hox+ to my Iconia. Problem is I'm on cellular data, so something like Wi-Fi file transfer would be out of the question. I tried using Bluetooth file transfer, but it takes ages, and always fails anyway. My hox+ is rooted but the Iconia isn't, and it's running android 3.2 if that's at all relevant. thanks in advance ladies/gents.
Do you have a computer.
I have a two, but this phone is completely incapable of connecting to either via usb. neither computer even acknowledges my phone is connected to it.
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I have a two, but this phone is completely incapable of connecting to either via usb. neither computer even acknowledges my phone is connected to it.
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I have had issues with this coming from a HTC Desire and found the only way to get my PC to see the phone correctly is to turn on USB Debugging on and the moment I connect the phone to the PC I have to unlock the screen otherwise all I get is a blank window. (Once the drivers have installed)
Do you have drivers installed?
I've installed every driver I can find pertaining to mtp, htc, android, etc. I honestly think maybe there's something wrong with the phone, but then again when I "install hardware" on Vista and install all the drivers that way,I still get a code 10 (cannot connect).
What about ADB? If so you can transfer to computer with it.
my phone will not connect via usb, to transfer files I use web sharing. but that isn't feasible to transfer from phone to tablet, unless I'm on Wi-Fi. I need a way to do it when I'm away from home and on cellular data.
Are you using windows XP? If so, you must install windows media player 11 / 12 so that your pc will recognize your phone as a usb mass storage device and download and install the latest HTC Sync Manager, just google it.
Hope it helps.
Best regards.
Pushu.X
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Well i finally figured out why my phone wouldn't connect via usb, because the phone itself was BROKEN! Got a new one under warranty and everything is working perfect! Thanks for all the help guys! Its time to get rooting, again!
Hoy can use Airdroid from the play store
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thanks for the advice, but airdroid uses data. it's handy if you're on Wi-Fi though.
Hi, I have done some google-ing and I am curious if there is any way to get the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 to connect to a PC as mass storage over that media device connectivity it uses stock. I hate it. It's slow, will not allow me to view certain files, etc. I have tried some methods, but they only seem to work on a AT&T S4, not Verizon. If anyone is using or knows of a stable method of connecting the Verizon S4 to the PC using mass storage, please let me know. Thanks in advance guys! I'm starting to feel pretty dumb on terms of my troubleshooting skills today. Haha!
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Hi, I have done some google-ing and I am curious if there is any way to get the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 to connect to a PC as mass storage over that media device connectivity it uses stock. I hate it. It's slow, will not allow me to view certain files, etc. I have tried some methods, but they only seem to work on a AT&T S4, not Verizon. If anyone is using or knows of a stable method of connecting the Verizon S4 to the PC using mass storage, please let me know. Thanks in advance guys! I'm starting to feel pretty dumb on terms of my troubleshooting skills today. Haha!
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for some reason my computer didn't even recognize my device i had to go to Settings -> About Device and scroll down to the "Build Number tap on that a couple (5) times to get developer mode and go in there and enable usb debugging. then when i plugged my phone in i could connect it as mtp device. this is probably the same connection you are currently using as you specified (media device connectivity) but so far i have no figured out a way to connect as "mass storage"