I can't figure out how to get the Fascinate to show up as a drive on OS X. I scoured the intarwebs and couldn't find any guide. I set the USB Mode to both settings, neither had a drive show up.
Any ideas?
I am not implying you don't know much about macs, but did you look in a finder window? That happened to me the first time I plugged it into my mac, an icon didn't show up and I had to access it through the finder.
I didnt have to do anything special, as long as its mounted on the phones end it always comes up as no name on my macbook
Don't forget to pull down the notifications panel on the phone and click on the USB item to mount it.
If even after mounting (after clicking the USB option in the panel) doesn't work, then enable USB Debugging in Settings.
Raybdbomb said:
I can't figure out how to get the Fascinate to show up as a drive on OS X. I scoured the intarwebs and couldn't find any guide. I set the USB Mode to both settings, neither had a drive show up.
Any ideas?
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have you tried contacting VZW about it ????
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Hi folks, have a problem with my fascinate, I can connect it with QPST fine, however when I use the top pulldown menu, and touch
"USB Connected - Select to copy files to and from your computer"
it gives me the option to 'Mount' which I choose, however then it doesn't appear as a USB drive on my computer (Windows 7). So, I can't get it to connect as USB drive accessible through Windows.
I have an HTC incredible also, and when I do the same options, it will immediately pop up as 2 new drives in Windows (one for SD and one for internal memory). SO, it works for my Inc, but not for my Fascinate. A few possible reasons I am guessing may be:
1) Drive letter conflict with inc/fascinate
2) Some type of driver conflict
anyways, like I said I can connect to my fascinate with QPST/QXDM/CDMA Tools, so I know the USB cable works fine. I've tried it on several computers now, my 2 office ones and my laptop, and all similar results (no USB drive showing when mounted). FWIW I also at some point messed with drivers on these other computers too. However, I did also try uninstalling Samsing drivers, and reinstalling (did not solve the problem).
Ok, if you need more info I will be happy to provide, and any help is much appreciated, thx
-Squarepusher
Can you go to your device manager and tell us what it shows up As there when you plug it in?
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Can you go to your device manager and tell us what it shows up As there when you plug it in?
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Hey rm2011. Sure thing, thanks. It is show up under 'Unspecified' and ...
I just figured out my problem. I had the device setup under "Dial Up Networking" for QPST use. That is an either or option with mount for USB storage (not both)
so, thanks working now
i know its been awhile and i have the same thing. but mine say unknown device. its ok when i hu my other phone same model(fascinat)
Hi everyone,
My mother is the owner of a Huawei P8. She used to use the phone as a second hard disk but lately she touched something (and she does not remember what) and the phone is set to charge only when connected to the PC.
At the moment when the phone is connected the computer neither the computer or the phone seem to recognize each other. I went through almost all the settings but couldn't find ANYTHING on how to make the computer react to the phone. Moreover in the developer options of the phone USB debugging is greyed out, totally inaccessible.
If possible I would like NOT to have to root the phone or do strange installations. Online the only kind of answer I found was that I have to do a hard reset of the phone. Is it true?
Thank you for your help and patience.
Best regards,
Vanja A. Mariani C .
When you connect the P8 to the computer, it will appear in the notification bar a mention to the USB connection.
It has a blue USB icon and it shows "Photos", "Files" and "USB unit" (or somewhat like that). There is an small text there that states "if you don't select any mode, the device will only charge". Probably your mother put accidentally her finger over the "Files" option and this notification works like a On/Off switch .
If you want to use it as an USB drive, just put your finger over "USB unit". This mode is like plugging a pendrive to your computer (apps on SD
card will force close). Alternatively, you can put your finger over "files", and the SD card will mount in MTP mode (slower, but doesn't close the apps).
See my screenshot (it's in spanish, but you will quickly see what I mean).
Cheers.
@fw_haakon
If im correct the solution is:
Deactivate Developer options and then reactivate it again.
Then the USB debugging option should work again.
I am wanting to transfer music and photographs from my laptop to my XiaoMi A1. I cannot follow the youtube explanation at all.
I get to the "Index of" and the list of what is on the phone but there appears to be a leap between that and the next page.
Is there a simple way to connect the phone and laptop? I am using Windows 7.
Appreciate any assistance the group may be able to provide this technical incompetent
With Win7-10, when you plug in the usb cable, there should be a notification. Just open the pull down menu, tap the notification and select the "Transfer files" option and then you're all set to transfer files. The default setting in the USB notification is charging (and changing this in the developer settings doesn't seem to do anything). If you're attaching the cable for the first time on the phone, windows will automatically download a driver.
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With Win7-10, when you plug in the usb cable, there should be a notification. Just open the pull down menu, tap the notification and select the "Transfer files" option and then you're all set to transfer files. The default setting in the USB notification is charging (and changing this in the developer settings doesn't seem to do anything). If you're attaching the cable for the first time on the phone, windows will automatically download a driver.
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Hi, thank you for the response. Much appreciated.
There was no notification when I plugged in the usb cable
Unfortunately the driver did not download - it tried - so am now wondering as to how to go about doing that. Is there a specific driver?
Yes, I tried the developer options on the USB debug in the developer setting and no, not much happened.
Ideas?
CharlesHam said:
Hi, thank you for the response. Much appreciated.
There was no notification when I plugged in the usb cable
Unfortunately the driver did not download - it tried - so am now wondering as to how to go about doing that. Is there a specific driver?
Yes, I tried the developer options on the USB debug in the developer setting and no, not much happened.
Ideas?
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The usb port on the pc could be faulty. One port on my pc is like that and works only as a charge only port, data transfer pins do not work. Try a different port or another pc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgRlVBhvBoM
Hi,
I am a bit of a Newb to the fire, but have the developer tools going and USB debugging engaged, but when the tablet is connected to either of two Win 10 computers, it does not show up as any kind of device, and in the settings of the tab the USB conneciton is greyed out (presumable because no connection is detected). The tablet charges fine, though. I tried installing fire USB drivers from a link on Amazon, but windows reported they did not install correctly (I had admin privileges too). Has anyone encountered this? My other Android devices are discovered by windows very easily. Sorry if this is obvious somehow...
Turn debugging OFF. That gets in the way of doing what you want.
Debugging is only if you need to send ADB commands to the tablet. Not for straight file transfers.
After turning it off, then your tablet will show up as a device in Windows.
But, the storage won't show up until you pull down from the top on the tablet > tap "USB charging this device" > tap "Transfer files". Then, you can click on the device in Windows and see "Internal storage", and an SD card if you have one in the tablet.
You didn't need to do this in the previous 7th get HD8. Before, it was in file transfer mode by default when you connected the USB to a PC. But the 8th gens changed that. I guess it's the difference between the older tablet OS being based on Android 5, and the new ones now based on Android 7.
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Turn debugging OFF. That gets in the way of doing what you want.
Debugging is only if you need to send ADB commands to the tablet. Not for straight file transfers.
After turning it off, then your tablet will show up as a device in Windows.
But, the storage won't show up until you pull down from the top on the tablet > tap "USB charging this device" > tap "Transfer files". Then, you can click on the device in Windows and see "Internal storage", and an SD card if you have one in the tablet.
You didn't need to do this in the previous 7th get HD8. Before, it was in file transfer mode by default when you connected the USB to a PC. But the 8th gens changed that. I guess it's the difference between the older tablet OS being based on Android 5, and the new ones now based on Android 7.
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Thanks, I did that, and nothing changed. When I pull down from the top, there is no USB notification (though the charging icon works and is visible at the top of the screen).
Have you tried using a different USB cable?
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Have you tried using a different USB cable?
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Yes, thanks I have, on two different win 10 computers. So I figured it was something to do with the tablet.
Hi,
My brothers phone screen is basically unusable.
When I connect the phone to the PC it recognises it in Windows but the phone contains no folders. At first I assumed it was because his screen was locked so I connected a OTG and keyboard and using commands managed to get his phone "unlocked" to the home screen.
However this didnt fix the issue.
Reading around it seems I may need USB Debugging enabled (if he hasn't already) but due to not being able to use the screen how would I do that?
Do I need a MICRO USB to HDMI & USB adapter to use a mouse and TV output?
Or is there a way I can fix this through windows using ADB?
At this point we are willing to try anything as all we are looking for is some family photos off of it then binning the phone and I don't want to put £100-200 into the screen replacement just to attempt this data recovery.
All help is greatly appreciated,
Cheers
ADB is the door to any Android device. As long as ADB has not been activated on the device - and the related RSA keys got created - you have no chance to pull out data from device, IMO.
Ok,
Well see the fact when I connect it to windows it shows the phone but not the folders inside, and I can only assume there will be a popup on the screen mentioning to ALLOW/DECLINE transfer etc..
If I use the OTG adapter I can plug my keyboard in and use the sequence SPACE, SPACE, BKSPACE, BKSPACE, then my PIN and ENTER and it unlocks to the home screen.
But because I would need the phone connected by both PC and KEYBOARD at the same time is it possible to get a splitter on the OTG adapter and this would hopefully let me press RIGHT and ENTER to accept the message?
If not then can the phone be connected via HDMI to see if any message is infact popping up??
Rowan88 said:
Hi,
My brothers phone screen is basically unusable.
When I connect the phone to the PC it recognises it in Windows but the phone contains no folders. At first I assumed it was because his screen was locked so I connected a OTG and keyboard and using commands managed to get his phone "unlocked" to the home screen.
However this didnt fix the issue.
Reading around it seems I may need USB Debugging enabled (if he hasn't already) but due to not being able to use the screen how would I do that?
Do I need a MICRO USB to HDMI & USB adapter to use a mouse and TV output?
Or is there a way I can fix this through windows using ADB?
At this point we are willing to try anything as all we are looking for is some family photos off of it then binning the phone and I don't want to put £100-200 into the screen replacement just to attempt this data recovery.
All help is greatly appreciated,
Cheers
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OK, new to this. To get usb debugging on, click system. About phone, Software information, build number. Click that several times. (AT least 10). You will see a message that you are in developer mode. Go back to home screen. Click settings icon. Scroll to bottom you should now see { } Developers optiions. Click that. Find the section for ADB, enable ADB. Once ADB is up and running you should be able to pull the files. The screen for an android is the desktop, mouse, and keyboard. (PC analogy). You need something to see your icons, something to click, and a keyboard. If OTG acts as a mouse, and you can see the basic display, and have an external keyboard. I think you can do this. I am not sure what OTG is .
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OK, new to this. To get usb debugging on, click system. About phone, Software information, build number. Click that several times. (AT least 10). You will see a message that you are in developer mode. Go back to home screen. Click settings icon. Scroll to bottom you should now see { } Developers optiions. Click that. Find the section for ADB, enable ADB. Once ADB is up and running you should be able to pull the files. The screen for an android is the desktop, mouse, and keyboard. (PC analogy). You need something to see your icons, something to click, and a keyboard. If OTG acts as a mouse, and you can see the basic display, and have an external keyboard. I think you can do this. I am not sure what OTG is .
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1. I cant follow that process as the screen is completely destroyed (no display/no touch), thats why I have been blindly using a keyboard to try and find the setting
2. OTG is ON THE GO , its a small adapter that lets you connect USB devices to your phone.
Sorry about that. I think you are stuck. without some visual clues I think you can not put the phone in developer mode. Did you try just a plugin (via usb) into windows and seeing if there is a pictures folder?
It find the phone in Windows, but wont display the folders.
The OTG splitter I purchased to be able to connect it to the PC and KEYBOARD at same time didnt work as it doesnt supply power (should have checked reviews).
Any other solutions? Or is this a new screen for £200 just to get data?
I purchased another OTG splitter that has a OTG/CHARGE switch so this should let me connect it to the PC and KEYBOARD.
Can anyone give me shortcut keys or step by step on how many times I need to press certain buttons to get down to the USB DEBUGGING section please?