To explain it simply,
My extSDCard used to have 2 folders once upon a time. Then I connected the phone to windows. Then unplug it.
Now I have renamed one of the folders from 'Pictures' to 'Pics'. And I add one extra folder with 2 GB of Data in it. This is done using Root Explorer Android App.
Now I connect the phone to windows PC. Windows still shows the original 2 folders [with one of the folders still named Pictures] and does not show the new 3rd folder, but only shows a reduction in available memory space.
What is happening!!!? Running Latest CM10.1 Nightly with Siyah Kernel.
Not sure how this problem started - I reckon its got something to do with Root Explorer. Not sure though.
You should provide a screenshot of the folder in root explorer and again in windows
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I have had that kinda problem, don't know, but I figured out how to fix it, at least temporarily and partially, I think that's something related to MTP.
Try reboot your phone several times should help, or run media scan .
Another way to avoid this is use ADB commands to push and pull files will not not encounter this problem as far as I can tell
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Yeah if i restart loads of times and then connect it to the PC, then the filesystem on the PC shows the updated android filesystem. But if I disconnect and make any more changes, then the same problems again...
Mr Faceless said:
Yeah if i restart loads of times and then connect it to the PC, then the filesystem on the PC shows the updated android filesystem. But if I disconnect and make any more changes, then the same problems again...
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Run media scan or use ADB
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I formatted the touchpad because windows asked me to and now whenever I try to access files on my touchpad I can't access them on the device. I move the files using windows 7, they show up on my pc, but when I try to access them on my cm7 hp touchpad they don't show up. For example I go into file manager and it shows me nothing that I moved to storage. It shows all of the android folders such as DCIM, Downloads etc... but when I open my storage up on my computer I see none of those folders and only the files I moved to storage via PC. Any help?
Edit: I used webOS doctor to go back to 3.0.4 and without any android installed. The problem persists and now when I try to install CM7 again I get the message "no cminsall dir found nothing to install" I've googled and looked for solutions but I can't find any. It's as if I'm placing these files on a part of the memory I can't access without windows 7 or something.
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Same thing happened to me. I wiped and formatted using clockworks and then applied the image again.
Sucks to reconfigure, but all fixed.
Ok, you used webos doctor to restore the webos file system. Not you need to recreat the cminstall folder on the touchpad and go through the entire cm7 install process again. The issue most people forget is that webos and android use entirely different file structures than those of windows.. both are linux based operating systems and are not conpatible with windows. It sucks, I know but you will have to start from the begining again.
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Hi all
Thanks to those who replied though it would be nice if the post was fully read first... for example, I cannot just connect the phone and copy its content via USB!
Here's the problem:
- phone screen is smashed and shows nothing
- phone still powers up though
- it is not rooted
- it has data on its internal memory that I want to copy
- it has pattern lock activated
- computer (MS Vista OS) recognises a USB devise is logged in, but it doesn't read it as a drive, and KIES just idles... no doubt because I would need to change the phone settings, which I can't do with a smashed screen.
QUESTIONS:
- How can I access phone contents to copy them? (repair shop wants $220)
- I was told using ADN....
I installed SDK Tools but how do I start ADN?
Many thanks
the easiest way might be connect to your computer and copy the contents of the internal sdcard if your computer sees the phone.
If you wan to use odin, use file dump to dump the contents of your phone i believe.
I'm quite the noob when it comes to adb scripting, but I believe that
- start a command line within the directory where ADB executable is located
- type in "adb usb" and it should connect to your phone
- then type "adb pull /mnt/sdcard/* X:\path-to-directory\"
commands without parentheses... I hope it will work
Thanks for the replies
I just amended my original post to say the computer does not recognise the phone when USB connected... KIES tries to connect but fails (no doubt because there is no response from the phone).
Did you try and connect it through mass storage?
Settings - Wireless and networks - USB utilities.
Also try uninstalling kies and reinstall
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mattyh77 the screen is broken, I can't see a thing on it so I can't changes settings from the phone...
ANYONE ELSE PLEASE?
E3Y said:
mattyh77 the screen is broken, I can't see a thing on it so I can't changes settings from the phone...
ANYONE ELSE PLEASE?
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adb is it!
open a adb shell if you need to navigate around to where things are..
then do a adb pull to get the stuff you want.
Oh yeah, forgot about that, haha. Sorry.
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I´m new to this Mtp thing. I had a HOX until now and that was a breeze there.
So how is everybody copying files (non-media files) to sd-card pr ext-sd-card?
thx, nearly
Bro I just plugged my phone into my PC and my PC download the drivers needed.. recognized phone and bam. Go into computer and find your device. If you double click on it it should bring up your SD card.. From there I just drag and drop files.
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Just like a USB stick. I connect to PC and it pops up. Maybe because I.have development option ticked but don't think it's that. Just download the latest version of kies for the drivers.
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That sounds less painful than the galaxy s II
Setting-blah-blah-mount-connect-enable-driver-drag files-eject-turn off
I use airdroid.
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How is MTP speed compared to UMS?
ECrispy said:
How is MTP speed compared to UMS?
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Really sucks...
Can't use the phone while transferring large files
What about connecting the phone to a PS3, does that work?
i cant remember the last time i connected a phone to a computer for file transfers.
get samba share from the market or use es file explorer to transfer files to network shares on the pc.
LOL WIRES.
MTP/Kies really suck. My main pc is running Linux so that's a no-go with MTP. I installed Kies on my work pc as it runs Win 7. All SGS 3 drivers are installed as well. For the first few days it was working but now the phone isn't recognised anymore. Either the phone does not show at all on the pc, or it shows but the internal and external SD cards are not showing.
Saw on Samsung's website that there's a Kies version for Mac available so I installed that on my wife's macbook pro. When plugging the phone in the "connecting" message keeps running but the phone never connects. I thought it was because I'm not using the original USB cable, but using that won't work either.
So looking forward to a custom rom that has USB mass storage included. Until then I'm using the WiFi File Transfer Pro and/or Samba Sharing apps.
You can also install Kies Air from the play store on your phone. You won't have to install anything on your PC.
Just make sure you are on the same network as your PC and run the app.
It will start a server and the URL will be displayed on your device.
Enter this URL in your browser on the PC and you are ready to go
KennyG60 said:
You can also install Kies Air from the play store on your phone. You won't have to install anything on your PC.
Just make sure you are on the same network as your PC and run the app.
It will start a server and the URL will be displayed on your device.
Enter this URL in your browser on the PC and you are ready to go
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So basically it works like WiFi File Transfer Pro?
Thats nice, it creates a network share of the sdcards?
Why hasnt anyone else done that?
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slonn said:
So basically it works like WiFi File Transfer Pro?
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You can browse your entire phone, not just transfer files
KennyG60 said:
You can browse your entire phone, not just transfer files
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Ok, will give it a go. Thanks!
You're better off using airdroid if it's just a couple of files
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How can I copy file to /data directory?
I use Cyberduck on my Mac to connect to the SGS III by SSH, I have an app called SSHDroidPro on my phone. So easy to use. I can browse the entire filesystem of the phone wirelessly and file transfer is pretty fast and totally painless. MUCH better than Kies Air IMO.
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Bro I just plugged my phone into my PC and my PC download the drivers needed.. recognized phone and bam. Go into computer and find your device. If you double click on it it should bring up your SD card.. From there I just drag and drop files.
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I can just copy jpgs, nothing else.
Coreym said:
Bro I just plugged my phone into my PC and my PC download the drivers needed
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Only with Windows 7 in my case, wouldn't work with XP
Hello!
I just updated my ubuntu to the latest version, 13.04, and I wanted to transfer some files to my Galaxy s2 (i9100). I have had problem earlier which included slow transfer speed and I got 4 dialog screens wanting me to connect both the internal and external Sd-card instead of 2.
When I tried to transfer my files to my external Sd card I got an error message,
Code:
Error creating directory: Input/output error
. I thought that it was weird but since I was in a hurry I didn't have time for it. I opened my audio map on the computer but I didn't see any files there. I thought it was just my computer being slow so I disconnected my phone.
When I later tried to listen to music I couldn't find any with Apollo so I opened a file manager and I couldn't see my files there either. I restarted my phone but the music is still not showing. I also found out that also all my pictures are gone from the external Sd-card.
The custom ROM I have is ReVolt 4.3 if that would be to any help.
That's it for using Ubuntu.Use Windows or MAC like a normal man.
GamingDj said:
That's it for using Ubuntu.Use Windows or MAC like a normal man.
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I'm sorry, that's garbage. That's not a solution.
OP I'm sorry I don't know much about Linux, I haven't used it extensively. In what limited use I have of it, I haven't come across that error I'm sorry.
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Have all your files gone? If so it must have got wiped during a faulty mounting procedure, I am guessing you tried to mount the device as a USB storage device, faulty cables or improper connection have been known in my experience to do that that's why I say MTP is always safer because android still has control over the memory,unlike UMS it doesn't un mount the memory when connecting to a host device.
And personally I prefer Linux over any other OS, especially ubuntu linux.
But again there could be some bugs with the latest ubuntu.
Edit: also not to alarm you input/output error usually in linux means a hardware issue related to the external memory connected. But as I said before it could be something else like improper connection or a driver error.
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king_below_my_lord said:
Have all your files gone? If so it must have got wiped during a faulty mounting procedure, I am guessing you tried to mount the device as a USB storage device, faulty cables or improper connection have been known in my experience to do that that's why I say MTP is always safer because android still has control over the memory,unlike UMS it doesn't un mount the memory when connecting to a host device.
And personally I prefer Linux over any other OS, especially ubuntu linux.
But again there could be some bugs with the latest ubuntu.
Edit: also not to alarm you input/output error usually in linux means a hardware issue related to the external memory connected. But as I said before it could be something else like improper connection or a driver error.
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Well, my photos have been replaced by some files with around 1 bytes in size and their name is similar to eachother.
I used the same cable and usb-port as before. I didn't know that you could use MTP on ubuntu. It seems like you have to install it yourself which I haven't done yet.
The weird thing is that I successfully conncted my external harddrive and it showed up on the computer and I managed to transfer some files to the computer. I didn't get any error message what so ever with the harddrive.
I have had this computer several years now and maybe it's time for an upgrade...
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Well, my photos have been replaced by some files with around 1 bytes in size and their name is similar to eachother.
I used the same cable and usb-port as before. I didn't know that you could use MTP on ubuntu. It seems like you have to install it yourself which I haven't done yet.
The weird thing is that I successfully conncted my external harddrive and it showed up on the computer and I managed to transfer some files to the computer. I didn't get any error message what so ever with the harddrive.
I have had this computer several years now and maybe it's time for an upgrade...
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Replaced by small files you say? I think the files might have got corrupted, try running a disk error checking tool on your memory cards something like chkdsk(in Windows) for both your device memory, and didn't you say that you upgraded to Ubuntu 13.04? 13.04 supports MTP by default only in the previous versions were MTP a pain in the ass, we had to install the MTP library and had to install gMTP and it WAS a pain in the ass, but I haven't yet started using Raring to check how much efficient the new feature is, it will surely be polished from 13.10 onwards anyhow.
These kind of pain in the ass limitations force's me to dual boot windows with my Linux distribution(I occasionally change it).
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king_below_my_lord said:
Replaced by small files you say? I think the files might have got corrupted, try running a disk error checking tool on your memory cards something like chkdsk(in Windows) for both your device memory, and didn't you say that you upgraded to Ubuntu 13.04? 13.04 supports MTP by default only in the previous versions were MTP a pain in the ass, we had to install the MTP library and had to install gMTP and it WAS a pain in the ass, but I haven't yet started using Raring to check how much efficient the new feature is, it will surely be polished from 13.10 onwards anyhow.
These kind of pain in the ass limitations force's me to dual boot windows with my Linux distribution(I occasionally change it).
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I tried to run the chkdsk from windows 7 but after a while it just stopped. I will try again when I have more time on my hands. Maybe over night and see if it can find anything. Now my Audio map is gone and all the files in DCIM is called Q and have 0 bytes in size.
I did however find 2 albums that I had deleted myself in the .trash1000 map.
king_below_my_lord said:
Replaced by small files you say? I think the files might have got corrupted, try running a disk error checking tool on your memory cards something like chkdsk(in Windows) for both your device memory, and didn't you say that you upgraded to Ubuntu 13.04? 13.04 supports MTP by default only in the previous versions were MTP a pain in the ass, we had to install the MTP library and had to install gMTP and it WAS a pain in the ass, but I haven't yet started using Raring to check how much efficient the new feature is, it will surely be polished from 13.10 onwards anyhow.
These kind of pain in the ass limitations force's me to dual boot windows with my Linux distribution(I occasionally change it).
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Ok I have now searched my memory with these instructions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCtbHV2RKWs. It searched the whole memory but it didn't find any errors. I'd guess I'd be best off if I formatted the card again and start over.
I also checked with "chkdsk /f :f" from the command and I got the same results.
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Ok I have now searched my memory with these instructions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCtbHV2RKWs. It searched the whole memory but it didn't find any errors. I'd guess I'd be best off if I formatted the card again and start over.
I also checked with "chkdsk /f :f" from the command and I got the same results.
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If it went through fine all must be well, formatting is a good idea though as it will probably remove any problematic data block problems.
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Hi to all! I am having a problem with my device HTC Droid DNA running on NOS 3.0.3 GSM Android version 4.2.2 sense 5. Here's the problem, when i connect my Phone to PC it is being read as CD-Rom, i already installed latest HTC sync and i believe that HTC drivers are installed along with it, correct me if im wrong. Am i missing something or is there a workaround on this in order for me to be able to access my files on the phone and be able to copy files from PC to phone and vice versa.
Appreciate for any help and guidance. Cheers!!!
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Hi to all! I am having a problem with my device HTC Droid DNA running on NOS 3.0.3 GSM Android version 4.2.2 sense 5. Here's the problem, when i connect my Phone to PC it is being read as CD-Rom, i already installed latest HTC sync and i believe that HTC drivers are installed along with it, correct me if im wrong. Am i missing something or is there a workaround on this in order for me to be able to access my files on the phone and be able to copy files from PC to phone and vice versa.
Appreciate for any help and guidance. Cheers!!!
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Google removed support for mass storage mode a while ago. The DNA and most, if not all, newer phones and phones updated to jellybean remove the support for mass storage and switch to MTP.
So what I'm trying to say is, the DNA doesn't support mass storage. It doesn't have a removable sdcard or even an dedicated internal sdcard.
The 'sdcard' is shared with the data partition and cannot be unmounted from android and mounted as a mass storage device.
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prhalfnathan said:
Hi to all! I am having a problem with my device HTC Droid DNA running on NOS 3.0.3 GSM Android version 4.2.2 sense 5. Here's the problem, when i connect my Phone to PC it is being read as CD-Rom, i already installed latest HTC sync and i believe that HTC drivers are installed along with it, correct me if im wrong. Am i missing something or is there a workaround on this in order for me to be able to access my files on the phone and be able to copy files from PC to phone and vice versa.
Appreciate for any help and guidance. Cheers!!!
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You can use adb to pull and push folders and specific files from your phone.
To pull items from your phone:
adb pull <path to folder or file on phone> <path where you want the file saved on your computer> (don't use the '<>' symbols)
Note: you can use root browser to find the path on your phone
To push items to your phone:
adb push <path of folder/file on your computer> <path to folder or file on phone>
Alternatively, you can uninstall the HTC sync and install the usb driver, then when your phone is plugged in go to my computer, find the drive labeled HTC6435LVW. You'll be able to drag and drop to and from your phone.
walther1337 said:
You can use adb to pull and push folders and specific files from your phone.
To pull items from your phone:
adb pull <path to folder or file on phone> <path where you want the file saved on your computer> (don't use the '<>' symbols)
Note: you can use root browser to find the path on your phone
To push items to your phone:
adb push <path of folder/file on your computer> <path to folder or file on phone>
Alternatively, you can uninstall the HTC sync and install the usb driver, then when your phone is plugged in go to my computer, find the drive labeled HTC6435LVW. You'll be able to drag and drop to and from your phone.
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^^^This. Quick question: Anybody else having to constantly reinstall the usb drivers to get the HTC6435LVW to show up? I have to do it every 2-3 times I unplug/reconnect my dna?
prhalfnathan said:
Hi to all! I am having a problem with my device HTC Droid DNA running on NOS 3.0.3 GSM Android version 4.2.2 sense 5. Here's the problem, when i connect my Phone to PC it is being read as CD-Rom, i already installed latest HTC sync and i believe that HTC drivers are installed along with it, correct me if im wrong. Am i missing something or is there a workaround on this in order for me to be able to access my files on the phone and be able to copy files from PC to phone and vice versa.
Appreciate for any help and guidance. Cheers!!!
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Look in Windoze Explorer, the phone should be listed as HTC6435LVW. Also there is a free program called Android
Commander by Pan Poitr.
GL
Stix-N-Stonz said:
^^^This. Quick question: Anybody else having to constantly reinstall the usb drivers to get the HTC6435LVW to show up? I have to do it every 2-3 times I unplug/reconnect my dna?
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That's odd. You might want to try using uninstaller software like Revo Uninstaller to get all the junk left behind, reboot, then install the driver again. Also make sure you're installing the 64-bit driver if you're windows installation is 64-bit. To find that, Start > right click My Computer > properties > under System you'll see System type
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That's odd. You might want to try using uninstaller software like Revo Uninstaller to get all the junk left behind, reboot, then install the driver again. Also make sure you're installing the 64-bit driver if you're windows installation is 64-bit. To find that, Start > right click My Computer > properties > under System you'll see System type
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Thanks for the tip, I'll try that!
Thanks for all who replied to my query! I was now able to connect my phone to PC and it is being read as phone storage, the issue is that, phone will be read as CD on windows XP, i tried to connect it to windows 7 and everything is fine!
Thanks again!
do you not get no notification when you plug in your phone?
I get a notification, one is usb debugging and the other is usb network connection type. Base on what I experienced you really can't access phone memory / storage on xp. But in windows 7 everything works fine.
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prhalfnathan said:
Thanks for all who replied to my query! I was now able to connect my phone to PC and it is being read as phone storage, the issue is that, phone will be read as CD on windows XP, i tried to connect it to windows 7 and everything is fine!
Thanks again!
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Install latest Windows media player, even if you already have it. It'll install mtp drivers and fix that issue