hey guys, just got my s3 and am using a mac. downloaded kies and the android file transfer programme. cant even sync!! it keeps asking me to reconnect the device but to no avail. need some help !!
thanks
Samsung hate apple! Lol
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Samsung hate apple! Lol
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Not true.. Samsung is still supplying Apple with vital chips for their iDevices.. So I'd be careful, what I write.
Download Kies for Mac OS, and then install necessary drivers, then try to sync. If that does not work, there is an app, called AirDroid - Never had problems with it
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barthead said:
hey guys, just got my s3 and am using a mac. downloaded kies and the android file transfer programme. cant even sync!! it keeps asking me to reconnect the device but to no avail. need some help !!
thanks
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Hi, you can check out SyncMate - it syncs data on Mac with Samsung Galaxy devices (contacts and calendars are synced for free, so you can test it and decide if it is something you were looking for).
Please, note that you will need to uninstall sync tools you have installed on Mac (kies, android sync tool) to ensure the correct work of SyncMate (in fact, if there are more than one sync tool installed, thay can conflict one with another, so my advice is to test each solution separately).
Syncmate +1
works flawlessly even on Custom ROMs. (I am on Syncmate free and CM9)
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Hello! How well does a Galaxy S3 play with Mac OS X? I saw that Kies is avaliable for Mac OS X, so syncing multimedia shouldn't be a problem. But are there any problems or missing features I should be aware of?
Thanks, zlayaa
Kies works fine. Or just use android file explorer which is a free download and your phone shows up as a usb and you can drag and drop.
Also Kies allows to sync music pics and videos as well as backup of apps so I guess it does have everything
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Or get a windows pc! Lol
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I think there is also Easy Sync to migrate your possible iOS phone data to your S3. It also enables using one of your iTunes backups.
www.3g.co.uk/PR/June2012/samsung-easy-sync-easily-transfer-content-from-iphone.html
You can also drag and drop items from iTunes into Kies...movies, music, playlists, etc.
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I think there is also Easy Sync to migrate your possible iOS phone data to your S3. It also enables using one of your iTunes backups.
www.3g.co.uk/PR/June2012/samsung-easy-sync-easily-transfer-content-from-iphone.html
You can also drag and drop items from iTunes into Kies...movies, music, playlists, etc.
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Kies works fine. Or just use android file explorer which is a free download and your phone shows up as a usb and you can drag and drop.
Also Kies allows to sync music pics and videos as well as backup of apps so I guess it does have everything
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Thanks!
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Or get a windows pc! Lol
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No way, Macs are far superior
I hope it helps. I have posted a way to sync all your music and playlists from itunes into your ext-SD card of your GS3 wired (usb cable much faster than wifi). I have included it into a thread called "why can't sync my music playlist " (samsung Galaxy S III I9300> Galaxy S III Q&A)
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Hi;
Is there a way to send and install apk's to mobile like on Google Play Store (Android Market) PC Website?
galaxyfreak said:
Hi;
Is there a way to send and install apk's to mobile like on Google Play Store (Android Market) PC Website?
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Anyone?
qtadb or droid explorer
thats how i do most of mine
just double click on the apk and it will give you the option to install or go to market link
You didnt understand me..i want to send and install apk from my pc when i dont have my mobile with me
Use AirDroid and make sure that your phone is connect to it..
Use AirDroid
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Looks cool but it must be connected to same network (192.168.1.xx)!
I dont really know if you want it to immediately install, but if you dont then use some cloud storage etc. Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and then download it to your phone. But if you want it to be immediately installed after you send it then I am afraid I cant help you.
I think the best way would be some kind ofvpn network way to remote control Your phone
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I Will agree with the cloud storage options.
They are easy to set up and is flexible.
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Yes! Omg. You guys lack the answer he wants! You log in to the play store on your computer, using the same info as on your phone. Then, find the app you want on your computer and click install. Choose your device, and bam. Done.
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yes! Omg. You guys lack the answer he wants! You log in to the play store on your computer, using the same info as on your phone. Then, find the app you want on your computer and click install. Choose your device, and bam. Done.
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that is what i want! But i want to send any apk that way!
Well, if you could upload your apk to there, that would be the best way. You might have to design your own app, unless you can figure out a way to adb over the internet, then you could use adb push and adb install.
Other than that, you have to make your own api for it. And it would only work on rooted phones.
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Email it to yourself as an attachment? Then check mail on phone to retrieve
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Anyone else here using OSX (10.8) Mountain Lion? Android File Transfer doesn't seem to work with it now....
its working grt over mine...
working grt on my device /...
i m using omega rom android file manager working grt
on the jellybean rom ums working grt also..
everything is fine over here...
i dont have any problem with my macbookpro ( osx mountain lion)
Seems like android doesn't like Apple but that's not news
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I'm on omega 8.1 and Android file transfer doesn't work on mountain lion for me either.
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it works grt just remember u shud tick on camera (ptp)
then it will works i m using omega 7.1 ll chk on latest omega rom soooonnn,....
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it works grt just remember u shud tick on camera (ptp)
then it will works i m using omega 7.1 ll chk on latest omega rom soooonnn,....
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Hmn, just booted into OSX Lion (10.7) and its not working there either... seems to be since I updated to LFB. Camera mode, media mode, debug on, debug off... nothing works! Yet dropbox still detects me plugging the phone in?!
Anyone else have the same problem?
Ok, just performed a factory reset and still not picking up android file transfer in OSX. My phone is totally standard, non rooted on O2 monthly contract. It was fine before...
there must be some another reason.... but for mee it workss.... grtt....
The new kernels are not compatible with AFT for mac =(
I use Airdroid as a alternative, it performs very well.
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Ever since I updated to LFB I can no longer connect to any version of OSX by cable. It charges, dropbox detects it but no Kies, no Android File Transfer. Its very irritating.
So can anyone confirm they definitely can connect with a UK Galaxy with LFB to OSX by cable????
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The new kernels are not compatible with AFT for mac =(
I use Airdroid as a alternative, it performs very well.
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Airdroid appears to be capable of only uploading one file at a time though, and can't see the SD card?
it's not google .....it's apple that doesn't like android, and purposely have no plans in supporting mtp, scr3w 'em, just use airdroid instead, works great albeit much slower with large files
p.s. i can upload multiple files at a time, try a different browser, chromium works for me .....safari?....nah, cause it's apple
This is a known bug on LFB. I am using Airdroid to sync too. I hope them fix it on next uk rom.
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Airdroid appears to be capable of only uploading one file at a time though, and can't see the SD card?
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Multiple files work for me. Yes it sucks that it doesn't see the ext. Sd card. Hopefully this bug will be addressed.
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Use airdroid or file expert to transfer files to your mac
or
Use this software from Android.com to connect to your OSX via MTP. I'm on ML 10.8 & it works perfectly.
http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
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AFT does not work on 10.7.4
reinstalled, did not help
I apologize for my english
firmware miui 2.7.20
but the samsung kiss works fine, but I do not see the filesystem on the phone, I can only throw the music and etc
Any of you tested this on osx: http://www.wentnet.com/projects/xnjb/ i know it say it is only working for creative devices but i can see the backend libmtp got the dev/ven id's for the SGS2 and SGS3....
It might need to be upgraded tho to work. I have to wait till after work to be able to test it on ML at home.
BTW i have no problem using CM10 and AFT on ML...
Thanks for all the confirmations guys. Have to say this is really lame! Hope they sort it out soon because I have no way of transferring files via a cable now on OSX which is very weak indeed - it's like having my iPhone back!
PS It can't be Apples fault because it was working fine before I updated to LFB. It must be Samsungs.
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Thanks for all the confirmations guys. Have to say this is really lame! Hope they sort it out soon because I have no way of transferring files via a cable now on OSX which is very weak indeed - it's like having my iPhone back!
PS It can't be Apples fault because it was working fine before I updated to LFB. It must be Samsungs.
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No it is apples fault for not implementing proper MTP... If it was Samsung that borked the MTP protocol then it will affect all the windows users also..
have you tried easy UMS?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711009
Hey guys for some reason I am finding that no matter what I do androidtransfer will not work on my Mac with my GS3 . I have also tried airdroid which works ok but can only transfer files not folders. Are there any good alternatives that will allow me to transfer folders between my Mac and GS3?
i m using sync mate (full version) it works well even over wireless too
rest try sgs3 easy ums application you can find it on application/theme thread...
by the way what rom are you using ??? stock/custom??? ICS/JELLY BEAN???
You using Mountain Lion? I have exactly the same problem after the ML upgrade, so either Apple have changed something to break Samsung compatibility (conspiracy, maybe?) or Google need an update for the AFT application.
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i m using sync mate (full version) it works well even over wireless too
rest try sgs3 easy ums application you can find it on application/theme thread...
by the way what rom are you using ??? stock/custom??? ICS/JELLY BEAN???
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Thanks guys I will give sync mate a go.. I am using Omega V19
Hello to all!
I am using Mac OS X Lion and I have the same problem especially now with Jelly Bean leaked roms.. Android File Transfer was ok and I was doing my job but now nothing... I just use my PC at work but this is no solution actually... So the ones running Jelly Bean roms on S3 what do you use in order to connect your device on OS X Lion?? I should try SyncMate and get back to you...
Try removing and complete uninstalling Kies and all Samsung driver. Worked fine for me
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Try removing and complete uninstalling Kies and all Samsung driver. Worked fine for me
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Are you serious? installling drivers on mac?
I mean uninstalling Kies. Of course no drivers...... And not just deleting it from the apps folder but complete uninstall
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I mean uninstalling Kies. Of course no drivers...... And not just deleting it from the apps folder but complete uninstall
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Name your operating system.Mountain Lion?Kies is not compatible with mountain lion
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Used to work ok with Kies + Lion. But since Mountain Lion, no juice. I'm using win 8 release preview in a vm to do my Android stuff instead
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The problem is that files installed by Lies interfere with Android file transfer even if. Kies doesn't work anymore but is there after the system update
You have to "install" it again and check uninstall to remove these files
Then android file transfer works like a charm. Did it both on my imac and mcbook
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how did you get it to work?
Im trying to connect my new Verizon Note II to the computer and im having trouble. Unable to find software on your pc that can recognize your device. Where can I get the Samsung USB Driver for Windows? I have looked and it keeps downloading junk programs.
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Same exact problem. Beans build 1
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Same exact problem. Beans build 1
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What is Beams build 1?
I get three options Service pack 3, Windows Media Player Version 11 or higher, or Samsung USB Driver for windows. I have Windows Media Player Version 12 so why is this not working? Any suggestions?
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I get three options Service pack 3, Windows Media Player Version 11 or higher, or Samsung USB Driver for windows. I have Windows Media Player Version 12 so why is this not working? Any suggestions?
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Im also running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 would that matter since I do have Windows Media Player 12? I thought it was one or the other. This is killing me I need to get my pictures and music on my phone can someone please help?
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sports96 said:
Im also running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 would that matter since I do have Windows Media Player 12? I thought it was one or the other. This is killing me I need to get my pictures and music on my phone can someone please help?
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Dude, I was having the same damn thing. I was hooking it up to my ACer W500 and it would not recognize it at all. It kept giving me a USB Error (port reset error) or some crap like that. I did a factory refreshm still no go. I went as far as reloading Windows and still no go... So I thought, let me hook it up through a UBS Hub and blam, it worked... Strangest ****! My SGS3 worked fine but the Note 2 wouldnt. I still havent figured it out but it worked through the hub... Give that a try,
I highly doubt you looked up the drivers. Theirs links all over this forum and believe it or not you can get them from SAMSUNGS website wow! If you can't even install drivers please don't root/unlock it.
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What is Beams build 1?
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Beans ROM, the first build
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