I'm running the latest TWRP recovery on stock/unlocked/rooted (Sprint, if it matters). I know our devices don't have the USB Mass Storage option/functionality by default, and I certainly don't mind MTP for regular everyday usage. But obviously, when trying to mount USB storage in TWRP, it says this device doesn't have that capability. Any solution and/or workaround for that? With both of my previous devices, the E4GT and the Nexus S4G (which both used USB Mass Storage as opposed to MTP), the ability to mount to my PC from recovery was a lifesaver on more than one occasion. Any help would be appreciated.
sasokutenshin said:
I'm running the latest TWRP recovery on stock/unlocked/rooted (Sprint, if it matters). I know our devices don't have the USB Mass Storage option/functionality by default, and I certainly don't mind MTP for regular everyday usage. But obviously, when trying to mount USB storage in TWRP, it says this device doesn't have that capability. Any solution and/or workaround for that? With both of my previous devices, the E4GT and the Nexus S4G (which both used USB Mass Storage as opposed to MTP), the ability to mount to my PC from recovery was a lifesaver on more than one occasion. Any help would be appreciated.
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what do you need to mount the sdcard for?
you can also mount it in adb or fastboot i believe if you need to. there are also programs that will let you mount it easy if you don't know how to mount it manually.
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Doesn't seem that I can get this to mount in CM9 ICS, running the Bricked version from feb02. Any similar experiences or possible fixes out there?
Yes...cm9 still doesnt support usb auto mounting...to mount, connect your TP through USB. Then,
1. Reboot
2. Go to recovery
3. Go to Mounts and Storage
4. Go to Mount USB Storage.
Exiting from that menu will unmount your device..
jacoffman said:
Doesn't seem that I can get this to mount in CM9 ICS, running the Bricked version from feb02. Any similar experiences or possible fixes out there?
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You have to use MTP to mount your TP to a computer in ICS.
Some time ago I dropped and broke my Samsung Galaxy S, I've since gotten a replacement but there are still some files on the internal SD that I want to recover. I should be able to do this with ADB - but USB debugging doesn't seem to be enabled on device.
I thought entering recovery enables this - but I'm basing this on my cyanogenmod 10 install on my working device, whilst I should have stock 2.3.6 installed on the broken one (this rom specifically).
I believe I have the stock SGS recovery, but I can't say for sure.
Anyone have any clue on what I could do to get usb debugging working either in the OS or in recovery?
depending on what CWM you have installed you can go in mount and storage and there mount USB storage....then it connects the internal SDcard to your pc.
On my windows pc, sometimes the internal sd card mounts to pc only with connecting the phone to it. I am not sure anymore under what circumstances i got this working. Perhaps it was in download mode or in recovery mode....also could be that this was when i only short press the power button when phone is down but USB connected.....and if i remember right it depended also on which driver were installed and that sure kies is not running....but perhaps you give it a try?
I just installed JCSullins' September ROM; despite mounting on both OSX and Windows 8 partitions, and trying on my other computer, it won't mount as a USB drive on the computer for me to transfer information
Otherwise, I'm using Sullins' , Gapps, and CWM Recovery package
I'm sure its something simple and stupid, but it's not really immediately apparent on the interwebs. I couldn't find a recent FAQ either. Any hints?
felixdd said:
I just installed JCSullins' September ROM; despite mounting on both OSX and Windows 8 partitions, and trying on my other computer, it won't mount as a USB drive on the computer for me to transfer information
Otherwise, I'm using Sullins' , Gapps, and CWM Recovery package
I'm sure its something simple and stupid, but it's not really immediately apparent on the interwebs. I couldn't find a recent FAQ either. Any hints?
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I don't even remember the last time I mounted my TouchPad to my computer. I always use FTP to transfer files back and forth over WiFi. When I did though, I remember having to go into recovery and mount USB from there. Or boot into webOS and mount it. I think mounting it in Android is buggy or something from what I remember.
jsgraphicart said:
I don't even remember the last time I mounted my TouchPad to my computer. I always use FTP to transfer files back and forth over WiFi. When I did though, I remember having to go into recovery and mount USB from there. Or boot into webOS and mount it. I think mounting it in Android is buggy or something from what I remember.
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The last time I did this was CM9 (I think?) days, before data/media builds, and I had no problems mounting Android volumes then
felixdd said:
The last time I did this was CM9 (I think?) days, before data/media builds, and I had no problems mounting Android volumes then
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Well sorry. I don't mount my Tablet. Use FTP. It's fast and no cables.
felixdd said:
I just installed JCSullins' September ROM; despite mounting on both OSX and Windows 8 partitions, and trying on my other computer, it won't mount as a USB drive on the computer for me to transfer information
Otherwise, I'm using Sullins' , Gapps, and CWM Recovery package
I'm sure its something simple and stupid, but it's not really immediately apparent on the interwebs. I couldn't find a recent FAQ either. Any hints?
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I've had this problem a couple of times, after enabling Developer options (10 taps on build in About Tablet at the bottom of settings) remove the ticks from USB debugging. It's appears to have worked for me but I'm not saying that this is the answer.
All the best, let me know how you get on.
I figured it out.
OSX doesn't support MTP. The volumes won't even show up on Disk Utility
The popup I was getting was just indication that OSX recognizes something plugged into the USB port; however, since there's no support for MTP, it won't mount the partition it contains.
It probably wasn't popping up on VMware is because it won't even mount on OSX, and therefore won't load onto VM.
I downloaded Android File Transfer and all is well.
I really want to be able to plug in my nexus 6 on my car and be able to play audio. But no matter what I do nothing happens. Anyone have a solution?
blankit said:
I really want to be able to plug in my nexus 6 on my car and be able to play audio. But no matter what I do nothing happens. Anyone have a solution?
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Shot in the dark here, but try this:
Settings / Storage / click options in upper right / USB computer connection / disable Media Deivce (MTP)
Re-enable before connecting to a computer.
I'm curious if this works for you!
Mass storage isn't possible. We have to use MTP of PTP. The reason being that the sdcard is not separate. It is mounted in /data. Mass storage removes the /sdcard from use in the phone. But if that happened to /data, the phone could not operate correctly because it needs /data to be present. MTP and PTP share /data with the phone. That's why there are no mass storage options on /data/media devices unless they have a removable sdcard
rootSU said:
Mass storage isn't possible. We have to use MTP of PTP. The reason being that the sdcard is not separate. It is mounted in /data. Mass storage removes the /sdcard from use in the phone. But if that happened to /data, the phone could not operate correctly because it needs /data to be present. MTP and PTP share /data with the phone. That's why there are no mass storage options on /data/media devices unless they have a removable sdcard
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What he said
rootSU said:
Mass storage isn't possible. We have to use MTP of PTP. The reason being that the sdcard is not separate. It is mounted in /data. Mass storage removes the /sdcard from use in the phone. But if that happened to /data, the phone could not operate correctly because it needs /data to be present. MTP and PTP share /data with the phone. That's why there are no mass storage options on /data/media devices unless they have a removable sdcard
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It isn't so much that it is *mounted* in /data, but that it is PART OF /data. I.e., to share it as UMS, you would have to unmount the ENTIRE userdata partition to offer over UMS.
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blankit said:
I really want to be able to plug in my nexus 6 on my car and be able to play audio. But no matter what I do nothing happens. Anyone have a solution?
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Solution; use bluetooth.
I Is it possible to mount the internal storage as USB Mass Storage device on the PC. I like to sync the memory to PC from time to time. It is important that the internal storage is mounted as a separate drive and not a portable device.
jesrani said:
I Is it possible to mount the internal storage as USB Mass Storage device on the PC. I like to sync the memory to PC from time to time. It is important that the internal storage is mounted as a separate drive and not a portable device.
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Yes, just select the USB notification you get when you connect it and instead of charging you can choose to mount it as a drive.
jd1001 said:
Yes, just select the USB notification you get when you connect it and instead of charging you can choose to mount it as a drive.
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When I select File Transfer option, it mounts as a portable device and not with a drive letter. As a portable drive I am able to access the files but cannot do automated backups using many backup software. Need to mount with a drive letter.
jesrani said:
When I select File Transfer option, it mounts as a portable device and not with a drive letter. As a portable drive I am able to access the files but cannot do automated backups using many backup software. Need to mount with a drive letter.
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There's a reason for that. Read this:
http://www.howtogeek.com/192732/android-usb-connections-explained-mtp-ptp-and-usb-mass-storage/
Alternatively, you could enable USB debugging and use ADB commands or something to back up device data.
If your rooted try USB mass storage enabler (UMS enabler v1.6). I have not tried it myself
Amd4life said:
If your rooted try USB mass storage enabler (UMS enabler v1.6). I have not tried it myself
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Our phones CAN NEVER do USB Mass Storage, NO MATTER WHAT.
http://www.howtogeek.com/192732/android-usb-connections-explained-mtp-ptp-and-usb-mass-storage/
We use EXT4 or F2FS, but not FAT(16) or FAT32 anymore.
OP or Mods, please close this thread as answered.
card13 said:
Our phones CAN NEVER do USB Mass Storage, NO MATTER WHAT.
http://www.howtogeek.com/192732/android-usb-connections-explained-mtp-ptp-and-usb-mass-storage/
We use EXT4 or F2FS, but not FAT(16) or FAT32 anymore.
OP or Mods, please close this thread as answered.
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Lol! My linux box can read any file system. The issue is that internal storage is part of data now.
That said usb mass storage drivers work fine. There is a virtual cd drive with drivers. Im just wondering what linux /dev that is on the phone so I can wipe it and cram something else in there… make a rescue boot out of my phone!
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Lol! My linux box can read any file system. The issue is that internal storage is part of data now.
That said usb mass storage drivers work fine. There is a virtual cd drive with drivers. Im just wondering what linux /dev that is on the phone so I can wipe it and cram something else in there… make a rescue boot out of my phone!
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If you want to boot a distro or windows or even a UBCD type ISO from the phone, that's what DriveDroid is for.
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If you want to boot a distro or windows or even a UBCD type ISO from the phone, that's what DriveDroid is for.
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I tried it. It doesnt work at all on my device (OnePlus 3T) and the interface blows badly, although I hacked my own APK that works great. No interface, just tap an ISO from anywhere.
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Shameless plug. Here is my solution. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3570546
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