[Q]Disable auto connect to pc Android 4.0.4 - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

My phone (Xperia Mini Pro) ALWAYS connect to pc automatically when it is connected to pc using usb cable...is there any way to disable it?

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This is something I'd also need to know.

Mine doesn't connect at all in Linux... :S
In windows 7 it does automatically
I can't find the option for this in settings anymore?

swimon said:
Mine doesn't connect at all in Linux... :S
In windows 7 it does automatically
I can't find the option for this in settings anymore?
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Me too...can someone tell us the solution?
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UchihaDareNial said:
Me too...can someone tell us the solution?
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Try Multi Mount SD-Card from Google Play Market

I'm not running sony ICS, so I'm not sure how different it is from GB.
In GB I go to settings> sony ericsson.
There you can change mtp or msc connection, auto connect etc

iONEx said:
I'm not running sony ICS, so I'm not sure how different it is from GB.
In GB I go to settings> sony ericsson.
There you can change mtp or msc connection, auto connect etc
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That option has been removed from ics, thanks though.
Cheers,
Evil.

evilbarcode said:
That option has been removed from ics, thanks though.
Cheers,
Evil.
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No, it hasn't. You can still decide how to connect to the PC. But you can't (even on Gingerbread) decide not to connect to it.

Feanor88 said:
No, it hasn't. You can still decide how to connect to the PC. But you can't (even on Gingerbread) decide not to connect to it.
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On stock ICS ROM, there is no option to disable auto connect in msc. On GB we had that option.

You're right, I forgot that. My mistake!

I think you can Disable it from windows control panel, on Autoplay option i guess.
CMIIW

swimon said:
Mine doesn't connect at all in Linux... :S
In windows 7 it does automatically
I can't find the option for this in settings anymore?
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UchihaDareNial said:
Me too...can someone tell us the solution?
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Found out where the option is hiding for Linux users:
Settings -> Xperia(TM) -> Connectivity -> USB connection mode -> change to MSC for use in Linux
No solution for the other problem though
Grtz

Noooo!
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Lol... I always wonder why should an upgrade take with him a feature downgrade... I'll never understand such things

Feanor88 said:
Lol... I always wonder why should an upgrade take with him a feature downgrade... I'll never understand such things
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I do not understand what people here are talking about.
Our phones can be connected to the PC in two ways. Say mode A and mode B.
In GB, there was an option saying "Auto Connect in Mode A [Y/N]". If it was set to yes, it would connect to mode A everytime plugged in to PC.
Else it would connect to Mode B.
In ICS, System Settings... Xperia... Conectivity, you can choose between the Connectivity mode (either A or B).
If it is in A mode, the SD card is UNMOUNTED from the phone and is mounted for the use of PC solely.
In mode B, to the contrary, the SD card is NOT UNMOUNTED from the phone, and still can be used on the PC. That is, the SD card can be simultaneously accessed by the PC and the hand held device.
Correct me if I am wrong.
Good Day,
Rick
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DragonClawsAreSharp said:
In GB, there was an option saying "Auto Connect in Mode A [Y/N]". If it was set to yes, it would connect to mode A everytime plugged in to PC.
Else it would connect to Mode B.
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I thought it worked this way, too. But then I tested it, and it's not like that.
In GB, you can choos to connect in MTP or MSC. If you choose MSC, you can then choose if you want to activate the "autoconnect in MSC" feature. If this feature is allowed, when you plug your phone in the PC your memory card will be connected in MSC mode. If this feature is not allowed, when you plug your phone your memory card will not be mounted in the PC. Not in MSC, nor in MTP. You'll just use your PC to charge the phone, let's say that.
Since this feature doesn't exist on ICS, when you plug your phone you're forced to mount your memory card.

DragonClawsAreSharp said:
I do not understand what people here are talking about.
Our phones can be connected to the PC in two ways. Say mode A and mode B.
In GB, there was an option saying "Auto Connect in Mode A [Y/N]". If it was set to yes, it would connect to mode A everytime plugged in to PC.
Else it would connect to Mode B.
In ICS, System Settings... Xperia... Conectivity, you can choose between the Connectivity mode (either A or B).
If it is in A mode, the SD card is UNMOUNTED from the phone and is mounted for the use of PC solely.
In mode B, to the contrary, the SD card is NOT UNMOUNTED from the phone, and still can be used on the PC. That is, the SD card can be simultaneously accessed by the PC and the hand held device.
Correct me if I am wrong.
Good Day,
Rick
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In my case: I need to select MSC mode, because MTP mode is not supported in Linux.
Not really sure about the others though

DragonClawsAreSharp said:
I do not understand what people here are talking about.
Our phones can be connected to the PC in two ways. Say mode A and mode B.
In GB, there was an option saying "Auto Connect in Mode A [Y/N]". If it was set to yes, it would connect to mode A everytime plugged in to PC.
Else it would connect to Mode B.
In ICS, System Settings... Xperia... Conectivity, you can choose between the Connectivity mode (either A or B).
If it is in A mode, the SD card is UNMOUNTED from the phone and is mounted for the use of PC solely.
In mode B, to the contrary, the SD card is NOT UNMOUNTED from the phone, and still can be used on the PC. That is, the SD card can be simultaneously accessed by the PC and the hand held device.
Correct me if I am wrong.
Good Day,
Rick
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:thumbup: this...
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No fix yet?
So no fix for this yet. It is really pissing me off. So much so that I might have to downgrade until there is a fix.
Cheers,
Evil.

AyamPushUp said:
I think you can Disable it from windows control panel, on Autoplay option i guess.
CMIIW
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Could work but will disable auto connect feature of your USB or external storage.

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[Q]Can not transfer files to device via USB

Hi,
My USB is behaving really wierd.
If I use USB debug my device is not recognized at al by my computer. With USB debug unchecked it's recognized and I can view and delete files but not transfer any new one. Transfer just results in a timeout saying "device disconnected".
This applies to both the internal and external card.
Tired different cables, different computers and operative systems.
Please help, tired of transfer files via keys air all the time :/
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richardddd said:
Hi,
My USB is behaving really wierd.
If I use USB debug my device is not recognized at al by my computer. With USB debug unchecked it's recognized and I can view and delete files but not transfer any new one. Transfer just results in a timeout saying "device disconnected".
This applies to both the internal and external card.
Tired different cables, different computers and operative systems.
Please help, tired of transfer files via keys air all the time :/
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Hey,
when u have the Debugging mode activated and want to see it on PC, u have to hit the notification, which appears when u connect it.
Then press connect USB and it should appear on PC
When u don't use this mode it went in an "Kies-mode" which PC directly recognize.
Or when u go to settings>Wireless etc>USB and press here "Use USB as Masstorage" it's the same like when u press activate on notification while debuggin mode.
Hope I helped a bit ...
CHEERS
Hannibal226 said:
Hey,
when u have the Debugging mode activated and want to see it on PC, u have to hit the notification, which appears when u connect it.
Then press connect USB and it should appear on PC
When u don't use this mode it went in an "Kies-mode" which PC directly recognize.
Or when u go to settings>Wireless etc>USB and press here "Use USB as Masstorage" it's the same like when u press activate on notification while debuggin mode.
Hope I helped a bit ...
CHEERS
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Well don't mean to be rude but ofc i connect USB storage when I plug it in. When in USB debugging mode, the device is not even accessable but in kies mode, its accessable but I can't transfer any files to it :/
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Transfer a small file see if that times out .
jje
I know this is not a solution to your problem, but I recommend transferring files over wifi (NOT KIES AIR) which, to me, is much more simpler and better way.
Here is how:
first install free "SwiFTP FTP Server" application from Market
install it and enter desired username and password. Enable wifi and start application.
On your computer or laptop, install some FTP client (I recommend "Filezilla").
Enter user information you previously configured on your smartphone, connect and voila! You know have access to all of your smartphone's files and folders.
Like I said, for me, this is much better and simpler way of transferring files than using USB cable. Give it a try and see.
JJEgan said:
Transfer a small file see if that times out .
jje
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Did not work either :/
richardddd said:
Did not work either :/
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I would like to know how you solved this issue as I am currently going through the same thing

[Q][sola] USB PC connection issue

Hi!
Secondly, if connecting my sola to a PC it asks me whether I want to install PC Companion on my PC. So I tap "Install" and there we go: the device appears under Windows showing internal memory and SD card as expected.
The annoying thing is I have to tap "Install ..." every time I'm connecting my sola to the PC, otherwise I'm not able to see my phone's storage under Windows...
This is weird. As far as I can remember there was like an option to choose between USB connection types under GB for my HTC previously (as MTP or MSD). Any chances I could find anything like this under xICS vbeta2 on my sola???
Thanks in advance,
Not sure if xICS changed the settings, but in the settings, look for Xperia --> Connectivity.
Set USB connection mode as MSC.
Stupid me
Snowstormzzz said:
Not sure if xICS changed the settings, but in the settings, look for Xperia --> Connectivity.
Set USB connection mode as MSC.
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Of course. It worked.
Weird, it was like set to MSC but kind of "stalled". It needed to be "pushed" a little apparently.
Or what are the default settings?
Anyways, it's working now.

[Tip] Re-enabling Mass Storage Mode Android 4.2.2

Just wanted to share some tips to those who wanted to re-enable the Mass Storage Mode on their Android 4.2.2
1. Connect your phone to a computer (The device will be connected in MTP mode as default)
2. Reboot your phone while connected to the computer
3. Wait until you see the USB icon on your Notification Bar
4. You will now have an option to select Mass Storage henceforth
:cyclops:
I'd appreciate a "THANKS" if this helps you.
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SoloRazr said:
Just wanted to share some tips to those who wanted to re-enable the Mass Storage Mode on their Android 4.2.2
I'd appreciate a "THANKS" if this helps you.
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well, u can also go to settings --> storage --> [press menu] and select connectivity mode or sth, there u can choose mass storage, usb otg and the stock mtp mode
but thanks anyway (pressed thanks )...
peace bejunk
SoloRazr said:
Just wanted to share some tips to those who wanted to re-enable the Mass Storage Mode on their Android 4.2.2
1. Connect your phone to a computer (The device will be connected in MTP mode as default)
2. Reboot your phone while connected to the computer
3. Wait until you see the USB icon on your Notification Bar
4. You will now have an option to select Mass Storage henceforth
:cyclops:
I'd appreciate a "THANKS" if this helps you.
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Doesn't work.
So far I have tried everything. It seems mass storage is completely disabled.
vdub12 said:
Doesn't work.
So far I have tried everything. It seems mass storage is completely disabled.
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no WAY !!
did u tried it my ''solution'' ?! also u can add this to ur build.prop / in sysctl OR make a init.d for..
persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage,adb (if alredy there change it AND '',adb'' is NOT importrant, it only activates it btw...)
but what for a rom are using???
thanks
thanks
SoloRazr said:
Just wanted to share some tips to those who wanted to re-enable the Mass Storage Mode on their Android 4.2.2
1. Connect your phone to a computer (The device will be connected in MTP mode as default)
2. Reboot your phone while connected to the computer
3. Wait until you see the USB icon on your Notification Bar
4. You will now have an option to select Mass Storage henceforth
:cyclops:
I'd appreciate a "THANKS" if this helps you.
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Thanks!!! Confirmed working on Legacy Xperia JB 4.3 :highfive:
Nope this does not work as advertised in the OP. Neither is there a "USB mass storage" option anywhere in the device's settings. Thanks anyhow.
Update: still no. I rebooted several times. No joy. I tried rebooting into recovery mode-- disabled if it's connected to a PC. Still no.
SoloRazr said:
Just wanted to share some tips to those who wanted to re-enable the Mass Storage Mode on their Android 4.2.2
1. Connect your phone to a computer (The device will be connected in MTP mode as default)
2. Reboot your phone while connected to the computer
3. Wait until you see the USB icon on your Notification Bar
4. You will now have an option to select Mass Storage henceforth
:cyclops:
I'd appreciate a "THANKS" if this helps you.
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Will this option work for jelly bean 4.2.1?
No joy. This either never worked or this trick is obsolete. I have plain stock kitkat 4.4 on my phone (htc one google play ed) and mass storage appears to be completely removed now. stuck with sh!tty MTP/PTP that does not permit transfer of non "media" files. Best solution I can see is getting an SFTP client and xfer over wifi. Why oh why is Google turning evil and doing hacker-hostile and becoming as annoying as Apple?
SoloRazr said:
Just wanted to share some tips to those who wanted to re-enable the Mass Storage Mode on their Android 4.2.2
1. Connect your phone to a computer (The device will be connected in MTP mode as default)
2. Reboot your phone while connected to the computer
3. Wait until you see the USB icon on your Notification Bar
4. You will now have an option to select Mass Storage henceforth
:cyclops:
I'd appreciate a "THANKS" if this helps you.
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MSHYYC said:
No joy. This either never worked or this trick is obsolete. I have plain stock kitkat 4.4 on my phone (htc one google play ed) and mass storage appears to be completely removed now. stuck with sh!tty MTP/PTP that does not permit transfer of non "media" files. Best solution I can see is getting an SFTP client and xfer over wifi. Why oh why is Google turning evil and doing hacker-hostile and becoming as annoying as Apple?
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I feel you. I stopped using anything i[whatever] for any reason because of the stupidity of the storage and transfer software. Now google is doing it. Must join google+ to give feedback on an app? Seriously? Can't access content on my SD card unless the file type meets an arbitrary set of criteria? I'm just waiting for Ubuntu Touch to be ready for an SGH-T989 and I'll dump google next. Either that, or I go back to a damn flip phone and leave all this crap behind.
@bejunk
thanks for the build.prop suggestion, although i cant get the option "MTP, PTP, UMS" in Storage setting, at least i can use UMS...
here's what my opinion;
using MTP;
-faster data transfer
-less reliable; prone to get "cant copy file, phone not responding"
-and if delete file while in phone, connect to PC the file is still there
using UMS;
-slower data transfer
-more reliable than MTP, in my case its secure, no error unless youre "massaging" your phone (blame cable)
-if delete a file while in phone, connect to PC the file is deleted (which is good, no evidence )
UMS is better than MTP in my case
btw, im GT-i9100G SlimKat 4.4.2 (yes, i know this is Sony section)
nope
not working on asus transformer TF701T , thanks anyway
VannM said:
@bejunk
thanks for the build.prop suggestion, although i cant get the option "MTP, PTP, UMS" in Storage setting, at least i can use UMS...
here's what my opinion;
using MTP;
-faster data transfer
-less reliable; prone to get "cant copy file, phone not responding"
-and if delete file while in phone, connect to PC the file is still there
using UMS;
-slower data transfer
-more reliable than MTP, in my case its secure, no error unless youre "massaging" your phone (blame cable)
-if delete a file while in phone, connect to PC the file is deleted (which is good, no evidence )
UMS is better than MTP in my case
btw, im GT-i9100G SlimKat 4.4.2 (yes, i know this is Sony section)
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exactly what i mean, sorry i thought MTP = UMS. sorry my fault
spatchy said:
not working on asus transformer TF701T , thanks anyway
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add this to build.prop or change if allready there. just try
''persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage,adb'' (if alredy there change it AND '',adb'' is NOT importrant, it only activates it btw...)
bejunk said:
exactly what i mean, sorry i thought MTP = UMS. sorry my fault
add this to build.prop or change if allready there. just try
''persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage,adb'' (if alredy there change it AND '',adb'' is NOT importrant, it only activates it btw...)
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I do not yet have root on my trasformer pad, until last night I thought that UMS was required to get root. I just need to install the fastboot drivers which I thought I had already done. I will update if it turns out I'm wrong (again), all this stuff with the ADB's, fastboot and cmd is confusing me; I have had to root, unroot, wipe, flash etc. loads of times on my galaxy ace but all that had could be done from the phones recovery almost instantly. geuss i'll just have to sort of evolve and get used to it being harder to root and install a recoveries now!
This one worked on my lenovo a369i:
Type these on your Terminal Emulator app:
su
setprop persist.sys.usb.config mass_storage,adb
reboot
Hope this works on yours too.
imanskoi said:
This one worked on my lenovo a369i:
Type these on your Terminal Emulator app:
su
setprop persist.sys.usb.config mass_storage,adb
reboot
Hope this works on yours too.
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OMG!! After I input the above commands in terminal emulator, my Lenovo K1 doesn't detect USB anymore No USB is detected Because of this, I can't do USB tethering anymore
I am on kaschemme's latest [JB 4.2.2] [CM10.1] ROM. How do I undo the above command ?
Please help me out.
Edit: Nevermind, I did some research and found out, you can put this command to set it back...
su
setprop persist.sys.usb.config mtp,adb
reboot
MTP working
bejunk said:
no WAY !!
did u tried it my ''solution'' ?! also u can add this to ur build.prop / in sysctl OR make a init.d for..
persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage,adb (if alredy there change it AND '',adb'' is NOT importrant, it only activates it btw...)
but what for a rom are using???
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Thanks.. a lot .. had a lot of struggle before finding this
Didn't work..
SoloRazr said:
Just wanted to share some tips to those who wanted to re-enable the Mass Storage Mode on their Android 4.2.2
1. Connect your phone to a computer (The device will be connected in MTP mode as default)
2. Reboot your phone while connected to the computer
3. Wait until you see the USB icon on your Notification Bar
4. You will now have an option to select Mass Storage henceforth
:cyclops:
I'd appreciate a "THANKS" if this helps you.
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Your tip didn't work on my Galaxy Grand Duos, I-9082 running stock rom 4.2.2..
Ahmadhassan92 said:
Your tip didn't work on my Galaxy Grand Duos, I-9082 running stock rom 4.2.2..
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try to put in the above command in terminal emulator, it seems to work on stock roms...
USB mass storage
Phone Galaxy S4 9505 Android 4.2.2
I use USB mass storage enabler (Mohammad Abu-Garbeyyeh)
Its great thanks!
Works on a PC (Win7)
However I can't see me mounted devices on any set top boxes (Ie: Freebox V5 [ free.fr ] )
It seems something is wrong or not standard...
Any idea???
Or other better app?
Thanks
Dominique

[Q] Copy sdcard to PC with screen broken

Hi!
I broke the display of my GT-i9100.....(but the phone seems work...sometimes it vibrates)
And I was wondering if I could copy the files of the internal memory (sdcard) on my PC (Ubuntu)...
I tried to connect it via usb running ADB but is says "device offline" and I can't do anything....
I think the " usb debugging" on the phone is on...:good:
The phone is even rooted,,,I'm using CM 10.2 (Android 4.3 nightly)
Unfortunately the screen is all BLACK...(but i think the touchscreen still work)
How can I copy the sdcard??? Any idea??
[p.s. sorry for my bad english]
CaneDaUrla said:
Hi!
I broke the display of my GT-i9100.....(but the phone seems work...sometimes it vibrates)
And I was wondering if I could copy the files of the internal memory (sdcard) on my PC (Ubuntu)...
I tried to connect it via usb running ADB but is says "device offline" and I can't do anything....
I think the " usb debugging" on the phone is on...:good:
The phone is even rooted,,,I'm using CM 10.2 (Android 4.3 nightly)
Unfortunately the screen is all BLACK...(but i think the touchscreen still work)
How can I copy the sdcard??? Any idea??
[p.s. sorry for my bad english]
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Anybody?!
CaneDaUrla said:
Anybody?!
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AFAIK, adb is the only way of retrieving your data. Or you could replace your screen.
Are you sure USB debugging was ON?
immortalneo said:
AFAIK, adb is the only way of retrieving your data. Or you could replace your screen.
Are you sure USB debugging was ON?
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Ain't there no way to see the display of the phone on my PC? I mean, something that could make me see what happens on the phone...cuz I can't check if the USB debugging is on if I don't see where are the settings..
CaneDaUrla said:
Ain't there no way to see the display of the phone on my PC? I mean, something that could make me see what happens on the phone...cuz I can't check if the USB debugging is on if I don't see where are the settings..
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Check out this thread.

Windows 8 Driver?

Anyone having issues with Windows 8? I've downloaded Kies and it won't recognize my device. I don't really want Kies as I don't sync. I just want to be able to access the phone storage and move things that way.
tnicko said:
Anyone having issues with Windows 8? I've downloaded Kies and it won't recognize my device. I don't really want Kies as I don't sync. I just want to be able to access the phone storage and move things that way.
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Try out AirDroid, you can use it remotely and via wifi. You can send just about anything to the phone and vice versa.
http://web.airdroid.com/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid
mastalee420 said:
Try out AirDroid, you can use it remotely and via wifi. You can send just about anything to the phone and vice versa.
http://web.airdroid.com/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid
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Thanks man. I started using ES File Explorer since it has a built-in FTP over wifi. I'll try AirDrop as well to see how it fares.
when you plug the phone to computer try to change it usb option in notification panel in phone from mtp to ptp let it install the driver then get back to mtp option if it doesnt work try to plug it into other usb port, lets know what happen
omarsalah007 said:
when you plug the phone to computer try to change it usb option in notification panel in phone from mtp to ptp let it install the driver then get back to mtp option if it doesnt work try to plug it into other usb port, lets know what happen
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Yeah that was one of the first things I did
tnicko said:
Yeah that was one of the first things I did
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Did you install kies for windows 8 version ?
omarsalah007 said:
Did you install kies for windows 8 version ?
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Yup.
tnicko said:
Yup.
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?for me I don't use kies too but I install drivers and when didn't recognized by computer I do the steps above then restart and get everything OK

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