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Was wondering is there a way to use our galaxy as a universal usb mass storage device, using default windows drivers?
I've tried it but I can't seem to connect my phone to the pc unless I install either the usb drivers (extracted from Kies) or install kies itself.
In ubuntu can just hook this up no problem why in windows doesn't it work? or am I doing something wrong? Any help would be great.
thanks.
Wich part of Android Development Forum you dont understand?
why don't you can suggest me one or point me in the right direction or notify a mod instead of posting something that's not helpful and insulting?
and indicate why this would not go in development? yeah it can be in general but why can't it be in here explain the reason. This can be the initiation of someone developing a hack to allow to use our device in windows without INSTALLING the samsung drivers?
You don't need to install any samsung anything.
Settings -> About Phone -> USB Settings: Ensure "Ask on connection" is selected.
Plug in USB cable, connect to PC.
Select "Mass storage" on the menu. Your device is now connected and charging, but you don't have access to the data yet.
Now drag down the notification bar from the top of the screen. It says "Ongoing: USB connected. Select to copy files to/from your computer". Press that. Press "Mount".
Your Internal SD and external SD now mount on your PC and appear as drives.
gl
Edit: If that doesn't work for you then there's something wrong. I haven't installed Kies on any machine I've connected the SGS to. It may be that you require Admin rights to install the usb drivers that are sent over as the device attempts to mount (not sure).
hmm that's weird. My machine says it doesn't recognize it when I do that. And all the machines I use I have to install the drivers for it to work even though I always use "use as mass storage"
hmmm I better do more investigation then.....
just tried this on a winxp machine without any driver/kies installed and yeah can't get to the sd card. It has an exclaimation mark next to the Usb mass storage device in device manager and there an "unknown" device detected in the "other devices" section of device manager....
Try the always ask option. Sometimes the use mass storage as default choice is a tad cranky.
If not, try on another usb port with another microusb cable. I've tried on 3 pcs/laptops and all 3 times no drivers were needed.
You also have to pull down the notifcation menu of the phone (once connected) and click the usb symbol and then choose "mount" (yeah, kinda sucks)
NeoXTC said:
hmm that's weird. My machine says it doesn't recognize it when I do that. And all the machines I use I have to install the drivers for it to work even though I always use "use as mass storage"
hmmm I better do more investigation then.....
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the drive that it installs when you connect your device to your PC with selecting USB Mass Storage is a normal USB driver, like when you plug in a normal memory stick...
Check your usb port or cable and try other ones
Or install Kies then uninstall it.
It will leave the Samsung USB drivers installed as they are in a seperate folder.
really weird could it be a winxp problem?
At work usb mass storage doesn't work UNTIL I install the samsung drivers. At home tested on a win 7 machine without installing any drivers and it works.
Would front usb port be different to teh back usb port? It's just that front usb port doesn't work if I don't install drivers, after install drivers works fine.
hmm I should test the back usb port. It's pissing me off how I can't use usb mass storage at work until I install the drivers (or would it be a windows update issue how windows don't have latest usb drivers?)
NeoXTC said:
really weird could it be a winxp problem?
At work usb mass storage doesn't work UNTIL I install the samsung drivers. At home tested on a win 7 machine without installing any drivers and it works.
Would front usb port be different to teh back usb port? It's just that front usb port doesn't work if I don't install drivers, after install drivers works fine.
hmm I should test the back usb port. It's pissing me off how I can't use usb mass storage at work until I install the drivers (or would it be a windows update issue how windows don't have latest usb drivers?)
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both win7 and xp require to install that usb driver unless you've plugged it in before... you definitely don't have to install the samsung drivers before you use the Mass storage function as my office computer (XP) is not allowed to install any other driver/software apart from normal USB mass storage driver in which it's pre-installed in your PC when you install the OS...
Hi all,
I have a problem with my Archos 80 G9 8go flash.
In Recovery mode, I can plug it on my computer and my computer recognize my Archos as a removable device so I can install firmware, format, repair, etc
Out of recovery mode, when Android running, when I plug my Archos to my computer, my computer say error message when trying to install USB driver of the Archos. So I dont have Removable device in my Drives letters, I have nothing.
If I go to control panel, in peripherals manager, I can see an unknown device called : ARCHOS
How can I do, because I can't install SDE without ADB and USB connectivity.
Or maybe there's another way to install SDE ??
Thanks for helping me.
rodyh1 said:
Hi all,
I have a problem with my Archos 80 G9 8go flash.
In Recovery mode, I can plug it on my computer and my computer recognize my Archos as a removable device so I can install firmware, format, repair, etc
Out of recovery mode, when Android running, when I plug my Archos to my computer, my computer say error message when trying to install USB driver of the Archos. So I dont have Removable device in my Drives letters, I have nothing.
If I go to control panel, in peripherals manager, I can see an unknown device called : ARCHOS
How can I do, because I can't install SDE without ADB and USB connectivity.
Or maybe there's another way to install SDE ??
Thanks for helping me.
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hi try connecting your pc to your archos (verified that the tablet usb debugging and well, the options developers) uninstalling all the drivers related to the archos, unplug the usb archos restart the pc install the drivers archos site without plugging the tablet, once the installation is finished plug the usb to archos and it should work. sorry for my english, and do not forget to tell me it it worked. good luck
What version of windows are you running? windows xp or 7 ?
I have windows 7 64bits.
I guess I don't need drivers. I and by the way I don't find on Archos website the usb drivers.
rodyh1 said:
I have windows 7 64bits.
I guess I don't need drivers. I and by the way I don't find on Archos website the usb drivers.
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To use ADB you'll need some drivers... how about this:
http://www.archos.com/support/support_tech/updates_adb.html?country=gb&lang=en
Cheers,
scholbert
I have this strange problem:
when I connect my Samsung Galaxy S Advance to my PC, the phone is recognized and I can start downloading my pictures, but, after a while, the download is interrupted and phone is not recognized any more...
Symptoms:
- Phone detected at first time is not detected any more after a while.
- After detection failure, if I try to browse my phone content, either in phone or SD card memory, Windows Explorer freezes.
Tried solutions:
- I've tried disabling and enabling all Developer Options on my phone, but the problem persists.
- Also, I've noticed that, while my phone is connected and recognized by Windows, the command
Code:
adb devices
returns an empty list of devices.
These are my system characteristics:
Phone specs
- Model code: GT-I9070
- Android Version: 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
- Baseband: I9070XXLQE (Germany)
- Kernel: 3.0.31-1122398 [email protected] #2 SMP PREEMPT Tue Apr 9 14:55:54 KST 2013
- Version build: JZO54K.I9070XXLQE
- Root: NO
- SD Card: 8GB working and recognized
PC specs
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit
- Installed Software: Samsung Kies, SDK
What can I do?
Thank you very much!
Try reinstall the Kies driver...
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i'm not an expert but i would try disabling samsung kies, reinstalling samsung drivers, then plugging cable in different usb port, also could be faulty cable, dirty connectors @ phone, firewall... :fingers-crossed:
edit: razvan wrote @ same time
I have the same problem, the connection is lost when you turn off the screen.
Now I can't even connect the phone to the PC, it is not recognized...
See this thread...
Help please.
If you have wi-fi use samba filesharing.
The problem is with your usb cable-usb port-windows
Control panel -device manager -print screen with universal serial bus controllers
Tarola said:
If you have wi-fi use samba filesharing.
The problem is with your usb cable-usb port-windows
Control panel -device manager -print screen with universal serial bus controllers
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Unfortunately I don't have Wi-Fi.
Yes, the problem must be with my USB cable, port or Windows.
I attach the screen-shots of the device manager.
ZioAlfredo said:
Unfortunately I don't have Wi-Fi.
Yes, the problem must be with my USB cable, port or Windows.
I attach the screen-shots of the device manager.
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Tried to turn on usb debugging?
And on some other PC? Is it the same?
shut_down said:
Tried to turn on usb debugging?
And on some other PC? Is it the same?
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Yes, I've tried to turn on USB debugging but this PC doesn't even recognize the device... I've tried to install drivers from the device manager, without success.
On other PCs I have no problems.
ZioAlfredo said:
Yes, I've tried to turn on USB debugging but this PC doesn't even recognize the device... I've tried to install drivers from the device manager, without success.
On other PCs I have no problems.
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Then some PC problem. If you have time and nerves - reinstall Windows on that PC. But first try other USB port or something. Rescan with antivirus...
shut_down said:
Them some PC problem. If you have time and nerves - reinstall Windows on that PC. But first try other USB port or something. Rescan with antivirus...
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Unfortunately, reinstalling Windows on this PC is not an option.
I've tried to change USB port and the automatic driver installation gave the attached result: a partial error... still no recognition as MTP USB device
I cannot see the phone content in Windows Explorer... I don't know what I can do with the successfully installed device "SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface"...
I attach some more screen-shots of the connected and partially recognized Android device properties...
It seems that the modem function of the phone has been recognized by Windows, but I just need the USB storage feature!
ZioAlfredo said:
I attach some more screen-shots of the connected and partially recognized Android device properties...
It seems that the modem function of the phone has been recognized by Windows, but I just need the USB storage feature!
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I see there is adb driver. Try with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2105707
shut_down said:
I see there is adb driver. Try with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2105707
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Thank you, it worked for few seconds, then it did not find the device any more...
Thank You for your reply in that other topic. Now to this matter.
1. What option did you choose under lock screen? Swipe or None?
2. Even I have faced the problem and the solution i found was simple. This happens when our phone goes into deep sleep and to bring the files back you just need to unlock the phone. Just press the unlock or homescreen button and windows will start recognising the phone again.
Parameswaran Iyer said:
Thank You for your reply in that other topic. Now to this matter.
1. What option did you choose under lock screen? Swipe or None?
2. Even I have faced the problem and the solution i found was simple. This happens when our phone goes into deep sleep and to bring the files back you just need to unlock the phone. Just press the unlock or homescreen button and windows will start recognising the phone again.
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Hi,
1. None.
2. The screen is always on, Windows loses the connection without apparent reason in the first minute or so of connection. Now is even worse, I've just connected the device and I can't explore the phone folders because Windows just stopped recognizing the phone...
This is what I see in Windows Explorer after connecting the phone: Windows seems to lose connection to it, failing to find files and folders...
unmount your card and try again
Tarola said:
unmount your card and try again
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This is good and works for re-establishing the connection when it is lost.
I'll tell you if this is the final solution or if the problem keeps showing up after a while.
ZioAlfredo said:
This is good and works for re-establishing the connection when it is lost.
I'll tell you if this is the final solution or if the problem keeps showing up after a while.
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Did you scan your pc for a virus? If it works on other PC, then obviously it is a problem with the one you use.
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Hi everybody,
I have a 64-bit PC with Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 and a Samsung Galaxy S Advance GT-I9070 with Android 4.1.2.
I can't install a driver in order to make Windows recognize correctly the phone when I connect it via USB cable.
I've installed and uninstalled Samsung Kies many times with no results. I've also tried some Samsung driver from Windows Update with no success...
When I connect the phone, it is recognized as a MTP Device and the driver installation starts, but always ends with an error, as shown in the attached screen-shot image.
What can I do?
Thank you very very much.
Note: in another PC with WinXP I have no problems.
Firstly make sure phone can run MTP (make sure if you delete MTP releated stuff in system you won't able connect it. Re-flash with Odin) Now if you don't have problem with phone then uninstall drivers & KIES from Windows. Don't just do a uninstall clear temp files, dll files, registry entries (you can use CCleaner) then install THIS DRIVERS.
explanation
King ov Hell said:
Firstly make sure phone can run MTP (make sure if you delete MTP releated stuff in system you won't able connect it. Re-flash with Odin) Now if you don't have problem with phone then uninstall drivers & KIES from Windows. Don't just do a uninstall clear temp files, dll files, registry entries (you can use CCleaner) then install THIS DRIVERS.
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Hello, thank you for your answer.
How can I make sure my phone can run MTP?
For the complete uninstall, is it enough to run CCleaner, uninstall Kies and then perform the Registry Cleaner in CCleaner?
Thank you
ZioAlfredo said:
Hello, thank you for your answer.
How can I make sure my phone can run MTP?
For the complete uninstall, is it enough to run CCleaner, uninstall Kies and then perform the Registry Cleaner in CCleaner?
Thank you
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Did you root phone ? or installed a ROM or you just using it stock ?
I noticed something too; if you any have PIN or Password you have to unlock phone otherwise MTP not works. Unlock it and try too.
CCleaner will *probably* be enough but if you want to make sure go to regedit.exe and go to;
Code:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/
Then delete KIES & USB Driver stuff (don't delete system USB configs & drivers just Samsung's softwares )
EDIT: In start menu click to RUN (or whatever I don't now it's name in English, you're entering a text) Then write
Code:
%AppData%
Then delete KIES & Samsung folders and files.
I've just Updated the phone firmware from Android 2.3.6 to 4.1.2 with Samsung Kies on my WinXP PC.
I've deleted all Samsung Kies registry entries.
Now I'm going to install the driver you suggested...
Let me see results...
King ov Hell said:
Let me see results...
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Failure... The same as always
ZioAlfredo said:
Failure... The same as always
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...
I've also installed Windows MTP Porting Kit, but it still fails...
Any idea?..
I think it is the configuration of this PC, because in another brand new PC with Windows 7 I've installed Kies and it all went right.
ZioAlfredo said:
I've also installed Windows MTP Porting Kit, but it still fails...
Any idea?..
I think it is the configuration of this PC, because in another brand new PC with Windows 7 I've installed Kies and it all went right.
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Have you tried to reboot phone? I lost mtp after charging phone over wall charger. Everytime I need to reboot after charging to get it connected to pc.
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This may be a bit silly but is important to ask.
Was your PC connected connected to the internet while installing the drivers??
Did you unplug your phone while the drivers were being installed??
anantttt said:
This may be a bit silly but is important to ask.
Was your PC connected connected to the internet while installing the drivers??
Did you unplug your phone while the drivers were being installed??
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Yes to all.
shut_down said:
Have you tried to reboot phone? I lost mtp after charging phone over wall charger. Everytime I need to reboot after charging to get it connected to pc.
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I've just tried to reboot the phone before connecting it to the PC, but I get the same error (see attachments).
Last year I managed to connect the phone to this PC, but, in any case the connection got interrupted after a while (see this thread).
I don't know what to do...
I had the same problem when i formatted my PC 2 days ago. I did some trial and error and it worked.
1. Dont use any USB Hub if you are using.
2. Remove the Pattern lock or any password security etc. Go to lock screen and select 'None'. (I dont know why but windows doesn't recognise if the device is locked)
3. Have Kies installed. Even new version worked for me. I used 2.5.13043_14
4.Connect your device with the USB cable (Should have MTP option selected which is by default)
5. Windows automatically recognises now and installs the necessary files.
P.S:- Remove the security pattern, etc. It really works.
If worked then pls reply.
Hello,
I've disable any screen lock on my phone and I've connected the USB cable to another USB port (a 3.0 USB port) and Windows magically recognized correctly the device! (no Kies installed, only drivers)
Anyway, after some minutes of usage (cut-paste of files). Windows stopped recognizing the device...
If I disconnect the phone and then connect it back, Windows still recognizes it, but I have few minutes until the device stops being recognized and no file on it can be read...
See attached pictures
ZioAlfredo said:
Hello,
I've disable any screen lock on my phone and I've connected the USB cable to another USB port (a 3.0 USB port) and Windows magically recognized correctly the device! (no Kies installed, only drivers)
Anyway, after some minutes of usage (cut-paste of files). Windows stopped recognizing the device...
If I disconnect the phone and then connect it back, Windows still recognizes it, but I have few minutes until the device stops being recognized and no file on it can be read...
See attached pictures
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Did you download newest version of drivers? I see in your screenshot it says 2012, on mine it is 2014.
Did you set Windows to gather drivers automaticaly from the internet?
shut_down said:
Did you download newest version of drivers? I see in your screenshot it says 2012, on mine it is 2014.
Did you set Windows to gather drivers automaticaly from the internet?
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This is how my PC recognizes my phone. The driver seems to be old, but I've configured Windows for downloading drivers automatically and that is all it can do.
Today, th PC did not recognized the phone at once. Then I unmounted and mounted back the MicroSD card and the PC recognized it.
But, after few seconds of folder browsing, the PC lost the connection. I'm thinking that the problem is the SD card.
Solved!
Solved!
It was the USB cable.
I replaced it with an original one and now it works.
Thank you everybody for your effort!
Hey guys,
Recently i purchased a chinese tablet called "Onda V811 Quad Core". i used that usb cable to charge and also access the PC to send files to tablet. It was too slow so i used my Xperia SP 5303 usb cable.
After that, i charged the tablet as well with the Xperia SP 5303 usb cable and adapter. It worked.
The problem: When i plugged my Xperia SP usb cable into my computer and connect it to my XSP 5303 phone, icould not install the drivers for some reason. I already installed all the drivers and could access the SD card on my PC before.
But now every time i plug in my XSP usb cable into my XSP, i cant install the drivers since it says it fails to instal BOTH MTP Driver, and Xperia SP 5303 Driver, making me cannot access SD Card. =(
Is it because of my chinese tablet that i plugged it once in it? or is it my phone?
I have tried everything, turned USB debugging on and everything but nothing works.... also tried to install ADB drivers... that didn't work as well....
I'm on Android 4.3.
It charges my phone, but can't install drivers which means i can't get to SD Card on computer.
Does that mean i can never get to my SD Card ever again?
Please help guys =( ~
Thank you!~
Go to your Xperia SP: Settings > Xperia > USB Connection > MTP and check PC companion installation on. If that doesnt work you can also try it with MSC mode.
If both options dont work you need to remove all the sony drivers installed (perhaps also from your tablet), reboot pc and try again.
ok thankyou, i will try that when i get home because i have school now. i will tell you the results later. thanks for replying.
mrjraider said:
Go to your Xperia SP: Settings > Xperia > USB Connection > MTP and check PC companion installation on. If that doesnt work you can also try it with MSC mode.
If both options dont work you need to remove all the sony drivers installed (perhaps also from your tablet), reboot pc and try again.
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Wow, thank you very much!,t hat did the work, now i just need to know how to get MTP drivers to install so i can access my internal memory card as well, so i can put /obb files in there for games .
Could you possibly help me out with that one as well?, that would be nice of you ^^
Reconnect your phone into MTP mode should do the trick (windows does recognise the drivers by itself and will install when missing)
I tried that and it just gives me the error that i can't install the driver etc.
error, can't install.
What error? Device gave problems or crashed?
The only error it gives me is that my driver (MTP) is unsuccessful in installing.
What os do you use?
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I use windows 7 4-bit
Hmm weird very very weird. Could you check all the installed components in you PC (Start > My PC > Device managment)? And while you do so connect your phone in MSC...
Here you go, that's all the drivers i have for the USB drivers.
I attached below a picture.
The one with the Triangle icon int he picture is the one with the MTP where i can't install the driver. Thanks
Hi,
I am also trying to install the MTP driver for my Xperia SP C5303, but I can't locate it, even using Hardware ID string in device manager. Can someone please help. Thanks.