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.
NoobDude said:
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
RMXO said:
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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So just got the Evo the other day and love it! Coming from the Evo 4g its a big difference. Quick question though..
I'm at work and wanting to run the USB tether on my desktop (in a trailer and we don't have internet running in for another couple of weeks). I have all the drivers installed and the computer recognizes when I'm in mass storage mode or just charging, when when I switch to USB tether mode, my phone says "turning on" but nothing happens on the desktop in fact it disappears like its not connected.
Not sure what else to do here is there another driver that I need to install or what's going on?
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I've never seemed to be able to use tethering that way on any device what I did was used WiFi tether (must be ics generic) or use a tethering app from the market all u need to do is install there client to ur computer and connect. U can download the client onto ur phone and then transfer to ur pc that's how i do it when I restore my pc so I can update my WiFi drivers
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Does anyone know if there is a way to connect the phone as a mass storage device without the Lg software? I work on a mac at work, and a PC at home, and transferring files on my phone is something that I used a lot. However I'm not able to install the LG software on every machine I hook my phone to.
Any insite would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Does anyone know if there is a way to connect the phone as a mass storage device without the Lg software? I work on a mac at work, and a PC at home, and transferring files on my phone is something that I used a lot. However I'm not able to install the LG software on every machine I hook my phone to.
Any insite would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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When you connect your phone, immediately push cancel (on the phone) when it is trying to check for LG software.
Also, you have some options on the phone to when you connect USB. I use the option that recognizes the phone as a media player. - Media Sync (MTP)
This is what works for me, and I use it as mass storage.
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When you connect your phone, immediately push cancel (on the phone) when it is trying to check for LG software.
Also, you have some options on the phone to when you connect USB. I use the option that recognizes the phone as a media player. - Media Sync (MTP)
This is what works for me, and I use it as mass storage.
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But MTP is very slow, and i can only make 1 transfert in same time... and i cant plug on my TV to watch photos, vidéos...
we need USB MASS STORAGE !!!
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But MTP is very slow, and i can only make 1 transfert in same time... and i cant plug on my TV to watch photos, vidéos...
we need USB MASS STORAGE !!!
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Look up how to adb push and pull. You will never need to be bothered by MTP again.
i agree that is a solution.
but its not for everyone, especially my relative who just want an easy plug and play options
also manage to help her switch tio ubuntu for most pc needs. therefore MTP is aoutof the question.
right now, my short term solution is an ftp server
however this has its limitations. like need 2 be connected o the same network.
still hoping the nest upgrade or custom rom will implement usb mass storage mode
yeah for some reason ICS did away with mass storage in favor of MTP, i think. OSX unfortunately doesnt MTP, so you need to download the 'Android File Transfer' app onto your laptop and then do it through there.
I have tried to connect with the device through USB with fastboot, adb, and just through Windows. It does not show up in the Device Manager at all.
Is this a hardware issue with the device? Seems odd as it was working fine and now it isn't and it has only been sitting on my desk as this isn't my main phone.
By the way I have tried this on 2 different Windows 8.1 computers and one Windows 7 PC.
Try removing all drivers for the phone and reinstalling them and see if it works. Also are there any other phone drivers installed for a different device you may have recently installed? They may be conflicting.
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It should still show up in Device Manager regardless of drivers though. Just tested on a computer that has never had a single phone plugged into it and Device Manager still does not detect and devices.
Windows 8.1 has driver issues for the DNA. Though it should have worked fine in Windows 7. But I believe for a device to show up the drivers need to be installed.
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I have tried to connect with the device through USB with fastboot, adb, and just through Windows. It does not show up in the Device Manager at all.
Is this a hardware issue with the device? Seems odd as it was working fine and now it isn't and it has only been sitting on my desk as this isn't my main phone.
By the way I have tried this on 2 different Windows 8.1 computers and one Windows 7 PC.
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try a different cable
The device should still show up without drivers as an unknown device. You can't really mess with the drivers for the device until it shows up. Also on a Windows 7 computer that has never been used before the computer should automatically pickup the device so you can transfer files to/from through Windows Explorer.
I have tried a different cable.
I am starting to think it's a hardware issue with the device itself.
what happens when you connect an OTG cable and a flash drive? Does the activity light on the drive activate?
I have not tried that and I do not believe I have an micro OTG cable. I will have to check when I am back at my place later.
Try installing HTC sync and update it and see if that installs ur correct drivers
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Appreciate the replies. It should still detect a device plugged in without drivers/HTC Sync, but I have tried installing HTC Sync and all that anyhow. The PC's can detect other Android devices just fine(HTC One M8 & EVO 4G).
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Appreciate the replies. It should still detect a device plugged in without drivers/HTC Sync, but I have tried installing HTC Sync and all that anyhow. The PC's can detect other Android devices just fine(HTC One M8 & EVO 4G).
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If you KNOW the cable is "good", the port may not be "GOOD". Does the cable work with another device?
The cable is definitely good(tried multiple and they work with other devices). I have been thinking it's the port in the device from the beginning, but was hoping maybe there was something else going on.
I don't have time for wireless and my only wifi is my hotspot from my phone, so I suppose if there is a wifi phone to pc app that can use the phone as the wifi that could work, but I'd prefer the fastest usb method. I had it a little while back with the cheetah sync app but they stopped supporting it and I didn't get to install it on my new phone, so...
Anyone know what app if any can do this?? It's so far been proving not easy to find if at all. I guess no one is syncing via usb. Any ideas?
Not sure if synchronize ultimate can sync via usb but you could try.
Tasker should be able to do that as well, although this might be tricky to 'build'.