i got the desire for one day, and i want to copy some files to my sdcard, is there any way to open the sd card whens its in my phone connected with usbcable to my computer?
i installed htc sync but there isnt any option for this
anyone got a idea?
greetz
Set the sync option to 'Disk Drive' to access mass storage when prompted on the screen as you connect via USB to PC.
If you are not automatically prompted, then go to Settings > Connect to PC > select 'Ask me' and you also have the option to set your Default connection type.
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Hi. I'm new to the forums and android. Sorry if this is not the correct place to post this.
When I connect my phone to the PC via USB I only see a few folders and none of the media files in the phone. I've tried accessing through Media Link and Windows Explorer and nothing.
Weird thing is that I see some folders and photos, like the photos taken with the RetroCamera Application.
I have been able to access my files before, it just suddenly stopped working.
Any ideas?
Try using different USB [if already did]
Go to your Hardware devices, change the MTP devices drivers to USB drivers manually [update them choose them manually from list]
Hopefully you'll get it working again
First,you should make sure that your MicroSD's file system is OK.
hpzf89 said:
First,you should make sure that your MicroSD's file system is OK.
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How do you do that?
VanDerFlaxen said:
How do you do that?
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Can you access the files with your phone's file browser?if you can do that,the sd card might be OK,then you can check the OS.But if you can't,you may have to format the sd card.
this is normal if USB mode is set to windows media sync, its some kind of security feature I think.
you have 2 options:
1. attempt to access via the moto web phone portal as above, you need to set the USB mode to 'motorola phone portal'. but this I find is a bit hit and miss, you can manually connect using this address:
http://192.168.16.2:8080/webfolder
this can be entered into start -> run, in windows explorer, or mapped directly as a network drive
2. go into USB options and change the mode to 'USB mass storage' this will mount the SD card as a proper removable drive and show all the files properly. This option may not be available depending on what firmware is loaded onto the phone though!
to change USB mode swipe the status/menu bar at the top of the phone down, and tap 'USB connection'
hpzf89 said:
Can you access the files with your phone's file browser?if you can do that,the sd card might be OK,then you can check the OS.But if you can't,you may have to format the sd card.
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Yes, I can access the files through the phone browser.
rubjonny said:
this is normal if USB mode is set to windows media sync, its some kind of security feature I think.
you have 2 options:
1. attempt to access via the moto web phone portal as above, you need to set the USB mode to 'motorola phone portal'. but this I find is a bit hit and miss, you can manually connect using this address:
this can be entered into start -> run, in windows explorer, or mapped directly as a network drive
2. go into USB options and change the mode to 'USB mass storage' this will mount the SD card as a proper removable drive and show all the files properly. This option may not be available depending on what firmware is loaded onto the phone though!
to change USB mode swipe the status/menu bar at the top of the phone down, and tap 'USB connection'
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I've used the moto web portal and I was able to access my files, however, it draggs when moving files. Also, the phone was in USB Mass Storage mode the whole time.
Today I connected my phone to my laptop at the office and even though the Motorola Media Link did not pick up my media files, I was able to access them through Windows Explorer. So I'm leaning towards a driver issue with my home PC.
ah ok, maybe the drivers haven't fully installed, check in the device manager to see of you can spot anything. you could also try changing the usb mode to a different setting then back again, see if that kicks the pc into installing the correct drivers
I re-installed the drivers, but still no go.
What surprises me the most is that I can't access or even see some of the folders in my SD Card. The Motorola Media Link recognizes that there is something in the card, but can't tell what it is.
Googling for days, I found this, but I don't know how to do it or even it is related to my problem:
"Finally i solve the problem. And everything in my ext sd card is back. Problem is emmc folder (means external sd card in cyanogenmod 7) not permitted for write and read.
I use QtADB Terminal for editing the directorys permition.
Step 1: type "su"
Step 2: go to root directory. If you type "ls" and can you see "emmc" you are right position.
Step 3: "chmod 777 emmc" or "$chmod 777 emmc" (for write and read permitted.)
Step 4: Reboot the phone and everythings are back in External Sd Card in EMMC
And Windows detect 2 Storage Drive now. One of 6GB Internal Sd Card, One of 8GB External Sd Card. And i can use my Music player Power AMP.
Everythings perfect for me now. Cyanogen is great ROM but this permision problem should bu fixed. Because i spend three day for solve this problem."
I was ever confused on how to enable this process. After a bit of try, I finally found this.
To enable USB Mass Storage on CM10.1, do the following steps.
In case you haven't enabled Developer Option menu in Setting, do below:
1. Go to Setting --> About Phone. Once opened,scroll down to the end and tap Build Number 7 times. Once you're done, go back and you should see "Developer Option" and "Performance" in Setting menu.
2. Enable Android Debugging.
3. Plug in your USB cable between your phone and computer.
4. Then, you will see notification on the Status bar. Pull it down and tap "Connected as a media device"
5. Select "Mass Storage" and you will see "Connected as installer" (This wouldn't end up here).
6. Pull down the drawer and you should see "USB Connected". Tap it and your mass storage will be switched.
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I'm a new to this android thing. Need further assistance.
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thanks man
for me i just open setting/ storage, then i click on menu button and i will have the usb connection Menu then i will choose mass storage from it
good question I'd like to know also
thanks, sometimes SD Card not read.
just internal storage opened in explore.
medmonie said:
thanks man
for me i just open setting/ storage, then i click on menu button and i will have the usb connection Menu then i will choose mass storage from it
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yes, that was the easiest way to enable USB Mass storage :good:
Stock always popped up a message when I connected it to the USB on my computer, and I'd like to be able to move files onto/off of it with CM 7.2..
Is there a configuration setting somewhere I am missing?
Settings -> storage and select mass storage iirc on gingerbread. But cm should show a notification prompting you to enable mass storage.
Ok, notification prompt.. I never paid much attention to those little things you get to by dragging down the top, found it, thanks..
Does anyone else's usb preferences default to "charging only" when plugging into your pc. Every time I plug it in and try to access the storage I have to change the USB preferences to "file transfer" is there a way to make it that it defaults to "file transfer"
-> Settings
-> Developer Options
-> Default USB configuration
-> (under networking) File transfer / Android Auto
Thank you so much