Hi there
I've just bought a second-hand Vega, but won't be able to play with it until my birthday at the end of next week. I've downloaded the pdf manual from myadventvega.co.uk, and it suggests I should have some Advent Transfer Companion software, but I don't. I was assuming that the Vega would just show up as a memory card under Windows, and I would be able to use Windows Explorer to transfer files back and forth. Is this not the case?
If I do need the software, is there anywhere I can download it from?
Cheers
Gary.
Really? 69 views and not a single response to this simple question?
Hi Gary,
Indeed, your Advent Vega will show up as a memory card in Windows. The only thing i don't know, is that the stock ROM, has USB-host or slave mode activated. That is crucial. But i guess, try!
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Greetings,
I have had my Transformer since last night, and and loving the honeycomb experience generally!
Only issue I have found so far is that if you plug the Tablet into an XP computer the MTP prococal drivers will only allow you to transfer recognised media files.
This is irritating because that does not include:
.apk
.epub
you can get into the file system and copy things to the Tablet, as well as delete things.
However you cannot rename, move around on the tablet directly etc.
This is more of an FYI post than a plea for help, I did the transfers I needed using micro SD.
oh, and under Windows 7 64bit you can tell it to skip the unknown file, ot to copy it anyway, which works fine.
I thought Transformer works as USB Mass Storage device not MTP like Xoom?
Strange. Works fine in win 7. Another option for smaller files is to use dropbox.
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Afraid not. You can access the SD card from the mtp share, but with the limits above.
Roll on root and new kernels...
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have got file transfers working via USB(mass storage).. both win 7 and win XP (after installing Asus sync).. also got it working via the networkwith the transformer seeing my windows shares when browsing with Ghost Commander file manager with SMB addon.. hope this helps
I shall install the Asus software and see what happens.
I just bought my Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet.
And i noticed some problems that if some one could help me i would appreciate.
1)Were can i find the youtube app. At least the most recent one. I cannot find it on the android Market or the lenovo Market.
2) How can I send files to the tablet using the micro usb cable. I use mac an linux machines and it is not recognize. I Noticed that the USB options are not switchable by the user. On windows asks for drivers (which i cannot find by the eway). Is there a way to access the internal memory using micro usb?
3) Is there a way to use a Portuguese keyboard an still have the tablet in English. It seems that it always chose the layout of the keyboard based on the system language.
Hope that some one can help me...
Thanks in advanvce...
answers:
1) download it Here
2) copy files by using this app. it will ever work on any platform without any drivers.
3) i'm using my tablet in english too. using german keyboard layout because i'm german . don't know if it's the same for potuguese but if you go to settings then language & input you can choose the keyboard layout. try it
First of all thanks for your reply...
1) thanks that was just what i was looking for... Does it update via market now that i have it installed?
2) I know these type of applications but for over the air i use ssh. I Intend to copy some large files and that would be easier and faster using the micro usb cable. Do you know a way to do that? My htc desire when i connect it to a pc via usb cable I can teel it what to do (mass storage device, charge only, etc, ...) what to do, but that option is blocked in my tablet.
3) I have to try that tomorrow when i arrive at the office ill give it a try.
By the way how can i change the host name of the tablet?
2) use sd card, it's the simpliest and fastest way
2) use sd card, it's the simpliest and fastest way
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That is not a very good solution I have 16GB of memory that I would like to use.
And to use the sd card I need to have with me all the time a sd card reader which is not the case.
Every android phone i used and have let me connect the device as a mass storage device. They even let me access the SDcard and internal memory using the micor USB port.
So I suppose that this is possible with lenovo thinkpad but I am missing were or how i can do it...
Is in the settings at the USB-Settings "Transfer files" enabled,
or can you choose it when connected ?
And at accounts&sync is "allow sync with pc" checked ?
mounting the TPT in unix is a bit more tricky. I had to do this last year, I only remember it took some extra work. But here's an experience getting it done in Ubuntu:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-slate-tablets/USB-connection-to-Linux-system/td-p/554361
Good luck!
For Youtube, try out the one linked in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19412952&postcount=3
That's the tablet-optimized version 3 of the Youtube app. Installed it yesterday and works great on my TPT.
Youtube newer version?
Hello,
First time poster, but old follower of this great community site!
Q: May somebody provide the apk for Youtube (the latest one). The one linked above I think is an older version (3.0.15)
I mistakenly uninstalled the one that came with my TPT without backing it up (I know, stupid!). I think its version was 3.1.1.
I'm currently using a 16 Gb US version. Build number: A310_02_0039_0086_US
Thanks a lot!
Well, you could try downloading the latest US ROM from Lenovo - just unzip it and check the apps folder for the recent version of the Youtube app.
Thanks Yassin,
But I haven't found a full stock Rom. All I can find are the OTAs and it seems that the YouTube apn it's not included, or at least I haven't found it.
And the update at the Lenovo app store still gives me the parsing error when downloading...
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Hi again,
I was going to transfer some files from my pc to TPT today, and realised that it's not showing up on windows explorer.
(I can see the device in the Device Management screen).
In my tablet, under "USB settings", I selected "View contents of SD card (Mount)".
I went to the Lenovo download page and didn't see anything that looks like a driver for this..
Apologies for the very noobish question, but appreciate any help!
I think you should use "transfer files (Media Transfer Protocol)" as stated in the manuals.
Now, rather than creating another thread, i'll just ask here, since it's pretty much the same topic.
I have a problem with transferring files using cable data to my TPT, My pc recognize the TPT and shows the correct drive size and remaining memory. However, when i opened it, I cannot see any folders, files, or anything. I also can't create anything at all from my pc.
Any solution/thoughts on this?
I forgot to add some things :
- I'm using Windows 7 32 bit
- I'm using TPT 0074 ROW
- My TPT is rooted
- This is a new problem, which means originally, I don't have this problem. And sadly, I don't remember when exactly this problem appeared
- Factory reset is currently the very last option for me
So I've been trying to figure this out for days (actually since I bought this thing when it first came out), and I can't. I'm currently on stock rooted ics. All I want to do is transfer a video from my phone (galaxy nexus) to my a500 using the USB port.
Is this even possible and how? Cause for the life of me I can't figure it out. Tried about every file manager out there and nothing.
Oh and Merry Christmas
@hlaalu..... I don't claim to be an expert in these matters but you might consider the following steps.
1. What format is your video file?... Are you certain it is compatible?
2. Are you certain that you have full root?...Any of the "root" File Managers will transfer the file provided your root is correct.
3. If you are connecting your Nexus direct to your A500 are you certain that you have correct drivers installed so that they see each other?
4. What I'm about to suggest is convoluted and time consuming but I'm pretty certain it will solve your problem although I'm certain others can suggest a better and more structured solution... (a) Copy the file to your PC from your Nexus... (b) Then copy the file from your PC to a usb thumb drive... (c) Then insert the usb thumb drive into your A500 and use a rooted File Manager to copy the file from ...../mnt/usb_storage..... to either your ...../mnt/external_sd ..... or any folder location you wish on your A500.
As I've said it's not pretty but it should work for you.
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@hlaalu..... I don't claim to be an expert in these matters but you might consider the following steps.
1. What format is your video file?... Are you certain it is compatible?
2. Are you certain that you have full root?...Any of the "root" File Managers will transfer the file provided your root is correct.
3. If you are connecting your Nexus direct to your A500 are you certain that you have correct drivers installed so that they see each other?
4. What I'm about to suggest is convoluted and time consuming but I'm pretty certain it will solve your problem although I'm certain others can suggest a better and more structured solution... (a) Copy the file to your PC from your Nexus... (b) Then copy the file from your PC to a usb thumb drive... (c) Then insert the usb thumb drive into your A500 and use a rooted File Manager to copy the file from ...../mnt/usb_storage..... to either your ...../mnt/external_sd ..... or any folder location you wish on your A500.
As I've said it's not pretty but it should work for you.
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Yeah everything is rooted, and video files are compatible as I recorded them and played them on my phone. When you say I need the correct drivers, can you point me in the right direction?
So far the only way is to go phone > computer > tab
@hlaalu..... I think the simplest transfer is by using your PC. You've said it... NEXUS>PC>A500
Don't know whether this will work but you might try the following tip *** Make certain you have enabled USB Storage on both the Nexus and the A500 ***
This link should take you to Acer's page for USB drivers
http://support.acer.com/us/en/default.aspx
hlaalu said:
So I've been trying to figure this out for days (actually since I bought this thing when it first came out), and I can't. I'm currently on stock rooted ics. All I want to do is transfer a video from my phone (galaxy nexus) to my a500 using the USB port.
Is this even possible and how? Cause for the life of me I can't figure it out. Tried about every file manager out there and nothing.
Oh and Merry Christmas
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You can transfer files between the two devices using Bluetooth. Don't know how big of the size of your video so test it out.
So i just got my MOJO and was in the process of rooting it but, i can't seem to get windows 7 to recognize the device when i connect it by USB. It always shows up as "unknown device". How do i get Windows 7 to recognize it?
Also i have another problem regarding sound....there isn't any. When i load up a video on the MOJO, or just try to do anything that would have sound, theres nothing. I have the sound at MAX using the CTRL gamepad controls. Still, nothing.
I knew the MOJO was going to be one of those devices you have to fight with in order to get it to do what you want but, this is worse than i expected.
Help?
It really is a terrible experience out of the box. We know who to blame Mad Catz!
For Windows to recognize it, you have to install ADB Drivers, try the ones from teamandroid: www teamandroid .com/download-android-usb-drivers/
You will have to locate the device in the windows device manager and install the drivers manually.
But you can root the mojo without conencting it to the pc. you can root it with towelroot (Version 1). you have to search with google for the apk. the newest version (3) and v2 won't work.
After that you can use Flashify to flash a custom recovery.
For the sound: do you have another hdmi slot at your tv? this sounds like a connection problem.
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For Windows to recognize it, you have to install ADB Drivers, try the ones from teamandroid: www teamandroid .com/download-android-usb-drivers/
You will have to locate the device in the windows device manager and install the drivers manually.
But you can root the mojo without conencting it to the pc. you can root it with towelroot (Version 1). you have to search with google for the apk. the newest version (3) and v2 won't work.
After that you can use Flashify to flash a custom recovery.
For the sound: do you have another hdmi slot at your tv? this sounds like a connection problem.
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Connecting it to the PC is (supposed)to be the EASY way though. Also....i don't see the mojo listed among the devices on that link you mentioned. Which one should i download??
PSP-Fan said:
Connecting it to the PC is (supposed)to be the EASY way though. Also....i don't see the mojo listed among the devices on that link you mentioned. Which one should i download??
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Try the driver from Samsung.
If they don't work, use the universal adb drivers: github.com/koush/UniversalAdbDriver
Towelroot would be much easier, you just install the App and klick one button (but only v1 works with mojo)
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Try the driver from Samsung.
If they don't work, use the universal adb drivers: github.com/koush/UniversalAdbDriver
Towelroot would be much easier, you just install the App and klick one button (but only v1 works with mojo)
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Thanks for the reply but i've tried all towelroot 1.0 as well as 3.0 and it did NOT work. I got an error saying, "This phone isn't currently supported". No matter which version i try.
Edit: Ok got it working! Turns out i was attempting the V2.0 & V3.0 versions. There are plenty of sites out there that would claim to have v1.0. However, once i downloaded and installed it, i'd see a "v2" or "v3" at the top of the screen.
In the end, I had to do a google search for a towelroot spefically for MOJO. Only then did i finally come across a site that had a legit v1.0.
PSP-Fan said:
Thanks for the reply but i've tried all towelroot 1.0 as well as 3.0 and it did NOT work. I got an error saying, "This phone isn't currently supported". No matter which version i try.
Edit: Ok got it working! Turns out i was attempting the V2.0 & V3.0 versions. There are plenty of sites out there that would claim to have v1.0. However, once i downloaded and installed it, i'd see a "v2" or "v3" at the top of the screen.
In the end, I had to do a google search for a towelroot spefically for MOJO. Only then did i finally come across a site that had a legit v1.0.
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Good job! I'm glad it worked in the end.
I also had to search a long time to find the correct tr version. But you will never need it again, once it's rooted. if you want to go back to stock, you can flash the original firmware with twrp, too!
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Good job! I'm glad it worked in the end.
I also had to search a long time to find the correct tr version. But you will never need it again, once it's rooted. if you want to go back to stock, you can flash the original firmware with twrp, too!
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Here was the thread it was in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mad-catz-mojo/development/root-mojo-towelroot-one-click-t2799712
And the link for V1.0 in case anyone wants it. It was tough to find:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/oxrryya4ffs4w6u/tr-1.apk
Ok so after a few hard weeks messing with this device, i've figured out ways to fix all its quirks, except for one: Not being able to connect to Pc. Thats annoying. I don't like having to remove my Micro SD card everytime i want to add more files.
Especially since this device was deigned in such a way that, its virtually impossible to remove without first removing the HDMI cable first. As they are sooooo CLOSE together.
Any suggestions for drivers? I just need it to function like a plain USB mass storage device, so i can access my Micro SD card on the Pc.
Yeah, the microSD is a pain to remove.. but I never need to touch it.
I don't understand why you want to access the SD via PC as a USB device?
To access the sdcard over wifi I use a SambaDroid server on the mojo pointed to the sdcard.. it works.
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Yeah, the microSD is a pain to remove.. but I never need to touch it.
I don't understand why you want to access the SD via PC as a USB device?
To access the sdcard over wifi I use a SambaDroid server on the mojo pointed to the sdcard.. it works.
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I want to be able to freely connect my MOJO by USB and drag & drop files at will to the Micro SD, without having to physically remove the Micro SD card each time (which also means unplugging the HDMI every time!!).
So far i'm enjoying the MOJO console as i've found fixes for every other problem i've run into. This is the only one that continues to elude me. I had not thought about the possibility of my Pc being able to connect remotely though wi-fi, to access the MOJO storage. This might be yet another out-of-the-box fix for me. Can you explain more about how this is done??
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I had not thought about the possibility of my Pc being able to connect remotely though wi-fi, to access the MOJO storage. This might be yet another out-of-the-box fix for me. Can you explain more about how this is done??
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Not sure why you want to have a USB on the MOJO that way... the idea of MOJO(or any other topset box) is to keep it online next to your TV, I used to plug USB thumb drives into it.. but you never want to change microSD cards.. same like on a phone or tablet really.
Just install this on mojo:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=berserker.android.apps.sambadroid&hl=en
You can configure it so it shares a folder (google how to share folders on windows or youtube sambadroid).
You can use just the microSD (i think it's /mnt/card1) or the internal storage(i think /storage) or both using just /
I wouldn't do just / though.
It's pretty easy, just replicates windows file sharing and works well.