EDIT: Re-editing my post to remove the rant.
Basically, MTP ignores folders with .nomedia files in them... very short sighted.
Just wondering if there are any good alternatives out there, and what people prefer, other than just rebooting to recovery to mount USB?
I use wireless transfer apps like Samba. You can set it up on your network and browse the touchpad just like another directory.
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I use wireless transfer apps like Samba. You can set it up on your network and browse the touchpad just like another directory.
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True, that does work. I have been using Android Commander, which freezes sometimes... and doesn't like to connect over USB, so I have to use WiFi.
I guess what I'm hoping for is something that will work over USB which is a little faster for transfers than WiFi, which can be pretty slow for larger files.
The reason MTP ignores other files is because it stands for Media Transfer Protocol.
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The reason MTP ignores other files is because it stands for Media Transfer Protocol.
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Yeah, I think I'm smart enough to figure that out.
Don't care. It is insufficient, because it makes it very difficult to manage the SD Card as a filesystem, forcing use of 3rd party utilities. I've heard all of Google's excuses for ending support of USB Mass Storage mode, but in the end, they did not give us a workable alternative.
The reason I use a .nomedia file is because I'd rather not have thousands of images from manga/comics, etc, show up in my Gallery app.
lotherius said:
Yeah, I think I'm smart enough to figure that out.
Don't care. It is insufficient, because it makes it very difficult to manage the SD Card as a filesystem, forcing use of 3rd party utilities. I've heard all of Google's excuses for ending support of USB Mass Storage mode, but in the end, they did not give us a workable alternative.
The reason I use a .nomedia file is because I'd rather not have thousands of images from manga/comics, etc, show up in my Gallery app.
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Well i don't know how smart you are and was just trying to be helpful ,its not often I get told for trying . I will try to be more careful/refrain before offering any advice in the future.
I use FTP to transfer files from PC to my touchpad vise versa first install ES file explorer from Play Store, go to settings> remote settings> turn on remote manage> set the parameters
Use filezilla on your PC to enter the IP add of your touchpad>quick connect and you can access your tablet files
I use Android Sync Manager over WiFi (Free in the Play Store and a free download for the PC) which lets me transfer back & forth over a WiFi network connection.
OK I will try again there is an app called USB Mass Storage Watcher. I have just installed it and put a tick in Mount mass storage automatically. Now when I connect to my PC although the tablet says connected as media device when I open the USB SD card on my computer I am able to see all files and tested by transferring a 1.3 g backup file to my desktop.
Maybe this helps ?
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I have been playing with the "Files" app on my new Droid Bionic but cannot figure out how to make it see files (i.e. documents) on my PC (Windows 7). When I go to Files => Shared folders => Add Server => Scan for server, it will show the IP addresses of all my networked computers. If I click on one of the IP addresses is will say "Server is not reachable". I was able to see the files on a networked printer that has a built-in card reader (with an SD card installed) so I know that it will work.
Any help would be great. I would love to be able to see and download documents from my PC to my Bionic without plugging in the USB.
Well one easy way is just add the folders to the zumocast app. Bam! Available anywhere anytime to view or download.
This problem has to do with how the stock file app accesses the network when trying to connect to windows 7 64bit.
The fix requires changing some line in your windows registry.
What I recommend is using estrongs, file manager or the astro file manager.
All of those 3 are after market apps that can access your PC just fine without you having to change anything in your registry.
If your away from home and your PC just happens to be online, I recommend using zumocast like the last user suggested.
You won't be able to copy files to your PC with it, but you can still access your files with no problem.
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Thanks for these suggestions. I had not gotten around to installing Zumocast because I thought it was just for streaming media which I can also do with DLNA. Zumocast does, indeed, work very well. It is great to have access to any files in my Documents folder. It would be rare for me to want to send a file to my computer but if I need to there is always Dropbox.
Thanks again for everyone's help.
Anyone using WIFI file transfer app?? I jjust installed it and man, what a pleasure. No more messing with the flaky Nook cable. I can wirelessly transfer to and from my nook SD card from my desktop computer. This is making the copying of files so much nicer.
Did you mean WiFi Explorer?
Where do you go to get this app?
Thanks
Several do it, I used to use paid ones but "file expert" has that ability built in and is free.
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Where do you go to get this app?
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I use Samba, makes your SD card a shared resource on a Windows network. It's slower than USB but all I use my cable for anymore is charging and the last time I swapped SD cards was when I moved to CM7.2.
https://market.android.com/details?...51bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5mdW5reWZyZXNoLnNhbWJhIl0.
I use eStrongs file manager. Hardly used a cable in years...
I tried ES File Manager but could not get connected with my PC on LAN. Took my head out of you know where and now I've got it working.
Is there a way to do batch file transfers with wftp? It took me a while to upload a bunch of books to my NC using that program one file at a time. Other than that I do like it alot better than having to hook up the usb.
I use good old Dropbox, mostly because it is the easiest ad I can just drop something in there without having my nook with me.
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I use DropBox as well. Simple to use and I can upload file from any PC I am on whether it is installed or not.
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Is there a way to do batch file transfers with wftp? It took me a while to upload a bunch of books to my NC using that program one file at a time. Other than that I do like it alot better than having to hook up the usb.
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If in windows ftp integration of internet explorer lets you open as a window for drag&drop of multiple files at once.
Haven't seen any other browsers with integration like that, only reason I keep internet explorer around even though I use something else for actual browsing.
Should be available for most wifi transfer apps, any that use ftp for share at least.
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I used swift ftp server on my nook and whatever ftp client you like on any platform. On windows I use filezilla.
I got Wifi Explorer Pro from getjar and it does everything. The interface is very nice also. Best of all because it is on getjar it is a paid app that is free.
Hi, I'm wandering how to mount USB drive on my brand new 4x.
I really need to sync my Handy Safe data with my PC, but even if I tried all the connection option available I wasn't able to sync them.
Any help really appreciated, thanks.
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Hi, I'm wandering how to mount USB drive on my brand new 4x.
I really need to sync my Handy Safe data with my PC, but even if I tried all the connection option available I wasn't able to sync them.
Any help really appreciated, thanks.
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No way???
I use android file transfer on my mac, in mtp mode works fine..
Its like an adb gui really with drag'n'drop..
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I think what he 'is looking for is a USB Host feature. I don't think that the 4xHD can do that out of the box...
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I think what he 'is looking for is a USB Host feature. I don't think that the 4xHD can do that out of the box...
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Yes, I have an application (Handy Safe, password/info secure storage) I used on symbian and on my 2x before.
You have a mobile apk and a desktop one, and you can sync the datas between them.
Normally I had no problem on changing phone (or ROM), just because I could sync back all my data from my desktop.
Now, on 4x, the desktop application can't sync data because he is not able to find the drive where the mobile database is!
I'm quite desperate about this, I had many many infos on that program, and I'll hate to digit those infos again on the phone...
I found a solution from the net if you still have problem, just copy the 3 files from epocware directory from pc to phones internal card where it is installed .Your data is transferred.
how to downloada app higher than 50 MB in phone without wi fi connection????
my phone is lumia 720. I have no wi fi connection, so i can't able to download the games like Six Guns from the store.
is there any way to download the app in uc browser and install manually in windows phone. I downloaded the app google.xap from windowsphone.com app and games section in uc browser. But when i try to install the file it shows a error.
First point: stop using all bold. It's just kind of annoying.
Second point. it's up to your carrier. Overriding that setting is currently not possible on Nokia WP8 devices.
Third point: If you phone has a microSD card (I forget whether the Lumia 720 supports one or not), then yes, there is a way. Download the app (on your PC) from the Windows Phone Apps + Games website. It will be a .XAP file (don't bother trying to open it; it's encrypted using PlayReady DRM). Put that file on the microSD card (either by removing the card from the phone and using a card-writer on your PC, or by attaching the phone over USB and writing to the SDCard "folder" using Windows Explorer). Then on the phone, open the Store. You should see an option of "SD Card", and you should be able to install the app from there. Note: this only works for store apps, and it still needs an Internet connection, but it works for large apps.
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First point: stop using all bold. It's just kind of annoying.
Second point. it's up to your carrier. Overriding that setting is currently not possible on Nokia WP8 devices.
Third point: If you phone has a microSD card (I forget whether the Lumia 720 supports one or not), then yes, there is a way. Download the app (on your PC) from the Windows Phone Apps + Games website. It will be a .XAP file (don't bother trying to open it; it's encrypted using PlayReady DRM). Put that file on the microSD card (either by removing the card from the phone and using a card-writer on your PC, or by attaching the phone over USB and writing to the SDCard "folder" using Windows Explorer). Then on the phone, open the Store. You should see an option of "SD Card", and you should be able to install the app from there. Note: this only works for store apps, and it still needs an Internet connection, but it works for large apps.
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I know how install app from sd card.
just want to know how to download in mobile...
anyway thanx
You could try using a proxy server to override the maximum download over cellular data rule. The phone only checks that once a day though, I think, and it's checked in the background (you can't trigger it). Still, changing that value might do the trick.
I really can't imagine anywhere in the world where using that much cellular data costs less than going to somewhere with WiFi though, or even getting a WiFi adaptor for your PC.
Also, your phone *might* download via the PC's connection if you're connected over USB. WP7 would; I'm not sure if WP8 does or not. It still has a IP-over-USB connection, but the only thing I *know* it's used for is communicating with the Visual Studio debugger.
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First point: stop using all bold. It's just kind of annoying.
Second point. it's up to your carrier. Overriding that setting is currently not possible on Nokia WP8 devices.
Third point: If you phone has a microSD card (I forget whether the Lumia 720 supports one or not), then yes, there is a way. Download the app (on your PC) from the Windows Phone Apps + Games website. It will be a .XAP file (don't bother trying to open it; it's encrypted using PlayReady DRM). Put that file on the microSD card (either by removing the card from the phone and using a card-writer on your PC, or by attaching the phone over USB and writing to the SDCard "folder" using Windows Explorer). Then on the phone, open the Store. You should see an option of "SD Card", and you should be able to install the app from there. Note: this only works for store apps, and it still needs an Internet connection, but it works for large apps.
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Thanks! It helped me!
Hi, I am trying to transfer a video from phone to Mac. Both ways fail.
1. Whilst I can open Android File Transfer on my Mac and can transfer files, I cannot get into the DCIM>Camera folder. I see a spinning cursor then the app closes with the error:
Can't access device storage
Make sure your device is unlocked and "File Transfer" or "MTP" mode is enabled
My device is unlocked and file transfer is enabled.
2. Using MTP mode (by pulling down the phone notification and choosing "Transfer images" the phone appears in Apple Photos as "SM-N950U1". However the photo section is blank, despite my having many on the phone.
Great camera but I can't access the videos for editing. Please note I'm not looking for other cloud methods, I want to do it via USB cable as it is MUCH faster.
Thank you.
this is a MAC issue more than a phone issue i would think.
Are your files on sd card or local storage?
if on internal storage, try to copy one of the videos in an other location. maybe in the download folder? (using phones file manager)
there are also good wifi/http server file sharing apps, if computer and phone are on same LAN, you create an http site via an app and simply use a browser on your mac to access phone via LAN ip adress. it is acctualy quite convenient.
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this is a MAC issue more than a phone issue i would think.
Are your files on sd card or local storage?
if on internal storage, try to copy one of the videos in an other location. maybe in the download folder? (using phones file manager)
there are also good wifi/http server file sharing apps, if computer and phone are on same LAN, you create an http site via an app and simply use a browser on your mac to access phone via LAN ip adress. it is acctualy quite convenient.
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Thanks. Turns out there were too many files for the file transfer to load the folder. I cleaned some out and it worked.
Still can't access in image transfer mode though, which would be ideal.
They're in local storage.
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Thanks. Turns out there were too many files for the file transfer to load the folder. I cleaned some out and it worked.
Still can't access in image transfer mode though, which would be ideal.
They're in local storage.
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videos will never be available in PTP(picture transfer protocol)
this is normal hence the name.
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videos will never be available in PTP(picture transfer protocol)
this is normal hence the name.
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Oh. It says "media" on the drop down. I'm pretty sure I've seen videos there before. Either way, I don't even see my pictures there now.
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mtp should show everything but ptp will only yeild pictures. but as you said, seeing nothing dosent make sense.