I am trying to view the files on my phone on my PC at work. I am unable to install Kies. I have tried the USB Utilities section but it does not work. On my HTC when you plug the USB in it came up with a menu asking you what you wanted to do, is there sommething like this on Samsung phones?
FYI, this is my first Samsung phone.
Enable USB Debugging mode...not sure if it still needs the drivers for that though, I think you still might.
try pull down the top bar and select the usb message, then click on connect storage from pc
Tried that, still nothing. If you still need drivers thats rediculous! I should b able to plug my phone into any computer and view my sd card files, if not then its not much better than an iphone!
that's strange.. i got sgs2 delivered to my work today, so yeah I have no related software or drivers installed, plugged in and entered usb storage successfully.
Btw my PC is still on XP and i cancelled all the driver request that poped up
vinokirk said:
Tried that, still nothing. If you still need drivers thats rediculous! I should b able to plug my phone into any computer and view my sd card files, if not then its not much better than an iphone!
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No drivers needed AFAIK for mass storage... Can you check device manager and see if it shows.
Got it:
-Enable usb debugging
-return to home screen
-plug usb cable in
-pull down status bar
-press ' connect usb storage' button
vinokirk said:
Got it:
-Enable usb debugging
-return to home screen
-plug usb cable in
-pull down status bar
-press ' connect usb storage' button
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It works for the internal mass storage, but i have a 16GB Sandisk SDHC card installed... i used to see/find both the internal storage and the 16GB card in my computer after connecting through USB cable but suddenly from today i am not seeing the 16GB card though it is accessible through My Files on the phone.
Any help??
Ok it's very simple you go settings then wireless and networks,usb utilities,click turn on usb storage then connect cable to pc.
i go into settings and choose usb debugging this way it stops the kies pop up each time
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vinokirk said:
Got it:
-Enable usb debugging
-return to home screen
-plug usb cable in
-pull down status bar
-press ' connect usb storage' button
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There is another approach.
1- Disconnect cable from phone
2 - Disable (uncheck): Applications \ Development \ USB Debugging
3- Go to Wireless and network \ USB utilities
4- Click Connect storage to PC. A message will show up with a "Cancel" button. DO NOT CLICK IT.
5- Connect cable to phone. The little green robot will show up.
6- Click the button to enable USB mass storage.
Whats the catch?: If you only enable USB debugging, only the Extenal SD will mount. If you do this way, then Internal USB and Extenal, both, will be mounted.
dartveiga said:
There is another approach.
1- Disconnect cable from phone
2 - Disable (uncheck): Applications \ Development \ USB Debugging
3- Go to Wireless and network \ USB utilities
4- Click Connect storage to PC. A message will show up with a "Cancel" button. DO NOT CLICK IT.
5- Connect cable to phone. The little green robot will show up.
6- Click the button to enable USB mass storage.
Whats the catch?: If you only enable USB debugging, only the Extenal SD will mount. If you do this way, then Internal USB and Extenal, both, will be mounted.
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tried this to no avail. After I connect cable at step 5, no little green guy, no option to choose? Any ideas?
Is it a proper data cable?
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wickedsaint said:
It works for the internal mass storage, but i have a 16GB Sandisk SDHC card installed... i used to see/find both the internal storage and the 16GB card in my computer after connecting through USB cable but suddenly from today i am not seeing the 16GB card though it is accessible through My Files on the phone.
Any help??
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The external storage is actually a sub directory on the phone storage, it's called external_sd_card iirc (if I remember correctly)
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UMS not mounting - W7
Hello, I have the same problem.
I have done the following already and it doesn't work:
·Updated Kies in hope to get the drivers for my phone.
·Looked for support in official Samsung website, thus downloading a program to install the drivers for my phone.
·Update through Windows update (failed in windows)
Also when i enable USB debugging mode I am forced to disable it just before turning on the USB Mass Storage. Doesn't mount and doesn't recognise phone (can't find in Device Manager).
I suppose I could live using the MTP way but still, like voiced by other people I would also like to have USB Mass Storage mode.
Thank you.
Solution:
I think I have found the solution, I have not tried this yet and supposedly you need CF-root kernel (so Siyah and other kernels might not work). Here is the link:
CLICK HERE
Like the author of that thread has said, I am not responsible if your phone gets bricked, stolen, eaten, drunk, chewed by your dog or anything of the sorts either directly or indirectly! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
my optimus v is rooted and has cm7 on it. It worked fine until today when i tried to connect my phone to my computer. When the "usb Mass Storage" icon shows up and i press mount, all it does is say "sd card can now be safely removed." It can only charge for now when connected. Here are all the steps i have tried to fix it,
*Tried different Usb Port
*Turned on/off debug
*Installed and Updated my Drivers
*Used apps for usb tether
*Reboot, Unmount
I haven't tried to reflash a rom but i dont think that will work. I haven't taken the sd card out and put it in the computer because i lost the micro sd reader. I do think that its the crappy stock sd card that came with the phone might be the problem. Anyone have any suggestions?
my optimus v is rooted and has cm7 on it. It worked fine until today when i tried to connect my phone to my computer. When the "usb Mass Storage" icon shows up and i press mount, all it does is say "sd card can now be safely removed." It can only charge for now when connected. Here are all the steps i have tried to fix it,
*Tried different Usb Port
*Turned on/off debug
*Installed and Updated my Drivers
*Used apps for usb tether
*Reboot, Unmount
I haven't tried to reflash a rom but i dont think that will work. I haven't taken the sd card out and put it in the computer because i lost the micro sd reader. I do think that its the crappy stock sd card that came with the phone might be the problem. Anyone have any suggestions?
Hi all.
Problem is I cant get the phone to connect to any computer (It did work before untill recently) It charges fine with the wall charger using the same USB but wont charge or recognize the phone when I plug it into a PC or MAC. So at the moment I cant access the internal mass storage and also write to it.
Tried USB Debugging but that doesn't do anything either. I'm really lost and would appreciate any help. It's still under warranty so I could return it if it turns out to be faulty.
Motorola RAZR XT910 / Droid
sometimes the system does not pick up internal storage for like 30 secs. try waiting. Also try inserting the sdcard into the slot and see wheter you can acess that.
alternatively try Multi Mount SD-Card Lite app in the market. maybe it will help
Hello,
Stock ICS S3, It wont ask me if i want mount STORAGE once i plug the USB to PC.... It just directly start charging...
ideas?
Thanks!
rommark said:
Hello,
Stock ICS S3, It wont ask me if i want mount STORAGE once i plug the USB to PC.... It just directly start charging...
ideas?
Thanks!
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There is no mount usb option in SGS3..it directly connects as MTP..
zoot1 said:
There is no mount usb option in SGS3..it directly connects as MTP..
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I am on windows 8. how do I view the SG3 sd card files?
Thanks!!!
Use the popular SGS3 UMS App.
Ext SD Card reading is supported, you can't move files through internal sd card and Pc.
Use bluetooth for that.
I've had the same problem many times after changing and testing new ROM's.
You can restart your computer and phone - has worked for me before.
Change ROM - this has worked for me, seemed like a particular ROM didn't like my PC setup / drivers whatever and refused to connect!
Change cable - they don't last that long, I've had to replace 4-5 since my HTC Desire days - all that plugging and unplugging can bust them - they always still charged, but no PC connection.
Try a different USB port - You never know!
Uninstall the drivers on your PC for your S3 - reinstall - use the SDK drivers - or from KIES. I seen users report that the change between a ICS ROM and a JB ROM and vice versa can cause issues, not sure if applies to you.