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Connect to PC via USB

Yesterday I was able to connect my Tab to my Win XP PC using the USB cable. I was able to transfer files without difficulty. But, some how I must have changed a setting on the Tab and the Tab is no longer recognized by any of my PC's. I think it is a Sync setting that was changed.
Now, when I connect using the USB cable, the PC says " Found New Hardware MTP"
What settiing do I need to change to get the PC to recognize the Tab?

Check under application > development > usb debugging.

Thanks, I found a USB driver on the Acer site. That seems to have solved the problem. But, that driver was not needed yesteray, and I don't know what "MTP" means?

jostarr said:
Thanks, I found a USB driver on the Acer site. That seems to have solved the problem. But, that driver was not needed yesteray, and I don't know what "MTP" means?
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Even my Windows 7 boxes do not recognize the a500 without installing the USB driver from the Acer site. Guess you somehow got lucky

Mine always saw the internal 16gb on my Win7 machine. Before the latest updates, I was able to connect with my Win7 PC with no problem and even go to STORAGES and see my 32gb card. It no longer works now. All I see now is SD which is empty.
Which means I cannot copy anything directly to the Micro SD (external_sd). It worked before the last couple of updates. I'm currently running 4.010.10. Now I have to copy it to the 16 internal from the PC and then use the tablet to copy it to the external_sd.
Acer giveth and taketh away.... bummer.
Edit: And yes ... my debugging is on. Always has been. Stock kernel too.

Anyone figure this out yet?
I can't connect on my Win7-64 PC at all.
My 32 bit laptop will connect, but not to SD card, only internal SD.

Try turning development off when using usb go pc which no need for driver, if development is on then you need driver installed.
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i can't get my tab to connect to my mac , ive tried both usb ports, ive tried ticking usb-debugging on and off with no luck. Anyone know whats wrong?

If you are having usb issues go to acers web site and go to the drivers and download section for the iconia a500. make sure you look under the honeycomb 3.0 downloads and not the 3.1. as the drivers are not listed under 3.1. download the drivers to your pc (not your tablet)and install. it is an 89 megabyte file so I am sure it has the drivers for everyone in it.
Alos if you are ojn honeycomb 3.0 make sure you get the wi-fi unpate as well while you are there it fixes lots of wi-fi problems.
Remember to thanks if I have helped you.

Thanks for the quick reply in the drivers package There is none for mac and on my fascinate it connects without problem and i never instaled any drivers

Chuban7, Hi well I am not a mac person but I did look around the net a bit and from what I see there are not usb drivers persay for android for mac. but what i have found is there are several companies who mac sync software that connects android to mac. One site to check out is http://www.salling.com/MediaSync/mac/ they have free versions of thier software to use. Give it a try. but there are many other venders of mac to android sync software. seems only way from what I read cant find usb drivers anywhere for ya for any android device.
You can also look through the android market for a free program called"auto mount your sd card" supose to work with mac but I dont know as I dont have a mac
MY personal choice is a program also free on market called "software data cable" again suppose to work with macs and pc's it is completely wireless so no usb cable needed to transfere files so in theory then no usb drivers needed either.
You can also use a program called dropbox allso free it works great just drop files into the dropbox folder and then once they upload go open dropbox on your android and bingo there ya go thier is your files. works in reverse too for android to computer.
Only thing I can figure is that apple hates android and between them and microsoft are tring to run android into the ground so it would stand to reason if you hated a compeating vendor why would you make it easy for them to run thier devices on your software. There is a reason apples Ipod/pad stuff works and others dont apple dont want you to buy android lol.
Just my little conspericy theory stuff good luck hope any of this helps you.

I have the same issue with Linux so it's not a Mac issue. I can plug my Android phone in and it mounts and show up as a USB device that I can then take a file manager and copy/paste/delete files. I use this all the time to transfer files to my phones sd card. Neither the A100 or the A500 will mount as a drive on my Linux machine. I like them but that is pretty much a deal breaker to me.

gramps50 said:
I have the same issue with Linux so it's not a Mac issue. I can plug my Android phone in and it mounts and show up as a USB device that I can then take a file manager and copy/paste/delete files. I use this all the time to transfer files to my phones sd card. Neither the A100 or the A500 will mount as a drive on my Linux machine. I like them but that is pretty much a deal breaker to me.
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Somehow I feel very doubtful that your Linux OS cannot be set up to mount the a500 as a USB storage device. My Linux skills are rather rusty and outdated, however - so I could be wrong. Can you emulate a stripped down version of windows from your Linux system to get around this?

I can vouch for using software data cable (free app from AM).
Works perfectly with my iMac and should do with PC, since it essentially opens an FTP port on the Iconia (port 8888 by default) that can be accessed by any FTP client on the computer (I use Cyberduck on Mac, FireFTP plugin for Firefox works on all OS's).
If you are rooted, check root access in the app settings to get into the root, and find /mnt/external_SD for the add-on card. It is probably smartest not to leave the root access on all of the time unless you really need it as there is abundant opportunity to create havoc accidentally
Kevin
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entropy.of.avarice said:
Somehow I feel very doubtful that your Linux OS cannot be set up to mount the a500 as a USB storage device. My Linux skills are rather rusty and outdated, however - so I could be wrong. Can you emulate a stripped down version of windows from your Linux system to get around this?
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I didn't say it couldn't be done, I just think that it's strange and wrong to make an Android device dependent on having Windows. Yes I suppose I could install Windows in a Vm but I won't.
Using Google (pun intended) I found a fairly simple solution. It's not plug-n-play but is very doable even by an non techie.
There are also some ways of access the Tab file system using a browser and Wifi

kevindt said:
I can vouch for using software data cable (free app from AM).
Works perfectly with my iMac and should do with PC, since it essentially opens an FTP port on the Iconia (port 8888 by default) that can be accessed by any FTP client on the computer (I use Cyberduck on Mac, FireFTP plugin for Firefox works on all OS's).
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Nice app thanks, didn't show up when searching for FTP servers. ;(
The only minor issue I see is that at 1st glance it appears that you don't have access to the external_sd card unless Rooted.
Did work better than any of the other FTP servers I have tried.

[Q] need help to get my acer and pc to communicate

I have searched everywhere on how to get my pc and acer a500 to communicate across a usb cable. I have tried different cables, new usb drivers, different softwares and apps. I am new to using the acer. I have used pcs since the original apple. I need help to root my acer so that I can start building apps. But I need help with this issue, please help. Thanks.

Have you tried blackthund3rs a500 manager? Also if you want to develop apps you can use eclipse idea and android sdk
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USB Driver
have you tried the usb drivers form acer's website for the A500
http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/USB/USB_Acer_1.00.0524_A30HA31HA32H_A.zip?acerid=634534654939912794&Step1=Tablet&Step2=ICONIA%20TAB&Step3=A500&OS=a08&LC=en&BC=Acer&SC=PA_6
thats what i use and it works just fine

MTP File Transfer Problems

Hey guys anyone encounter when transferring files to the N10 via mtp that it transfer, but after a couple of minutes it will hang and pop up an error saying it lost communication with the device? The computer recognizes the N10 in mtp but after trying to transfer a file it would hang and that error will show. I mean this is not a huge problem for me since I just transfer my stuff wirelessly now which is a lot better, but I just wanted to see if anyone else has this problem and if there is a fix or is it on my end.

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vel0city said:
Hey guys anyone encounter when transferring files to the N10 via mtp that it transfer, but after a couple of minutes it will hang and pop up an error saying it lost communication with the device? The computer recognizes the N10 in mtp but after trying to transfer a file it would hang and that error will show. I mean this is not a huge problem for me since I just transfer my stuff wirelessly now which is a lot better, but I just wanted to see if anyone else has this problem and if there is a fix or is it on my end.
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I only got my N10 today and while transferring music over from my laptop via mTP, I got the same problem you spoke of. I reconnected the cable, and copied the files over again without a hitch. Hope this isn't a persistent problem.
JB4.2.2
stock ROM and Kernel

marc4eva said:
I only got my N10 today and while transferring music over from my laptop via mTP, I got the same problem you spoke of. I reconnected the cable, and copied the files over again without a hitch. Hope this isn't a persistent problem.
JB4.2.2
stock ROM and Kernel
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Yeah I got my Nexus about a week ago and noticed this problem. I wonder if it has to do with the adb drivers. My Nexus 4 though transfer files like a champ through MTP so idk whats wrong with the N10. But like I stated using the wifi transfer is actually better for me anyways.

3 things can cause the errors. 1. Not using the supplies USB cable 2. Not using Nexus 10 driver on the PC. (Or having multiple USB drivers for different devices) 3. Using a USB 3.0 port.
Fixes:
Use the provided USB cable.
Grab the Universal USB/ADB drivers which can be found in this forum.
Don't use USB 3.0 ports.
These issues are not Nexus 10 specific. As far as USB 3 ports go backwards compatibility is hit and miss.

The cable might not be functioning properly or the file downloaded is corrupted. Try to redl the file. Sometimes rebooting the device helps too

brees75 said:
3 things can cause the errors. 1. Not using the supplies USB cable 2. Not using Nexus 10 driver on the PC. (Or having multiple USB drivers for different devices) 3. Using a USB 3.0 port.
Fixes:
Use the provided USB cable.
Grab the Universal USB/ADB drivers which can be found in this forum.
Don't use USB 3.0 ports.
These issues are not Nexus 10 specific. As far as USB 3 ports go backwards compatibility is hit and miss.
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I think its the usb/adb driver because I have like so many different devices that I installed through AIO toolkits from the past

Transfer issue

Hi guys,
I have an issue with my Note 3. I connected my device to my PC via the original usb cable. I tried to transfer files from my PC to Note 3 but no success. Every time same messages appear (check the attached files). My PC runs Win XP SP 2 and I think all usb ports are 2.0.
I tried to transfer files with USB debbuging enabled on the smartphone but no success, same messages appear.
I have success only via Bluetooth.
P.S. My device is not rooted and I don't want to root it.
Please help me.
Thanks in advance.

Install kies on your pc
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dip83 said:
Hi guys,
I have an issue with my Note 3. I connected my device to my PC via the original usb cable. I tried to transfer files from my PC to Note 3 but no success. Every time same messages appear (check the attached files). My PC runs Win XP SP 2 and I think all usb ports are 2.0.
I tried to transfer files with USB debbuging enabled on the smartphone but no success, same messages appear.
I have success only via Bluetooth.
P.S. My device is not rooted and I don't want to root it.
Please help me.
Thanks in advance.
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Have you tried Airdroid? I had the same problem with big files through USB,stopped every time @ 95%, saying my cable is not connected. Installed Airdroid and now the file(s) transfer ok.

dip83 said:
Hi guys,
I have an issue with my Note 3. I connected my device to my PC via the original usb cable. I tried to transfer files from my PC to Note 3 but no success. Every time same messages appear (check the attached files). My PC runs Win XP SP 2 and I think all usb ports are 2.0.
I tried to transfer files with USB debbuging enabled on the smartphone but no success, same messages appear.
I have success only via Bluetooth.
P.S. My device is not rooted and I don't want to root it.
Please help me.
Thanks in advance.
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Samsung Phone Driver
Universal Android USB Driver
Kies
> and if u have these try to update them or reinstall
:good:

Hi,
I tried to install kies 3.0 but I couldn't because kies 3.0 needs XP SP3 and above. My PC runs XP SP2.
I installed the latest usb drivers (I tried with 1.5.27.0 and after that 1.5.29.0) and still have the issue.
I do not want to root my device.

no root=no file tranfer:good:

dancapitan said:
no root=no file tranfer:good:
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Wrong. - You can plug it into your PC and open the device choose Movies/Download/Music/random folder etc and copy across.
As for the issue, it could be because the file is an old XVID codec, sometimes phones hate XVID, and obviously SP2 isn't exactly the best update you can use, Can you try and get SP3? - If not, try using KIES as stated previously Or a WiFi transfer app.

If you can't get Kies 3.0 installed because of OS issues, try installing the latest of Kies 2. At the least, it should install proper USB drivers so you can at least see the device. You don't have USB 3 hardware, so you don't need any of the latest additions the driver supports, and I know the previous Kies drivers worked to see the Note 3 when I first got it. Kies wouldn't support it, but at least I could transfer files.

The first message (about an incompatible file type) is an Android bug. Ignore it, it happens on every device for nearly ecery filetype (even jpeg) and with every connected OS.
Because the file type is not recognized as an Android file type by Windows, it tells you that the device can't natively play that file. You'd need an app. Which we have, called Stock Player or Gallery or any media app, but Windows can't see installed apps on Android.
It has nothing to do with vodecs or containers or root. It's just Windows being ridiculous.
Just say Yes To All.
As for the can not copy.. My TF700 does this, because it disconnects whenever the screen turns off. Are you using a battery saver that disabled connections when the screen is off?
You don't need root or KIES or USB debugging or any other bull**** to use filetransfer to a PC. Just a cable and a USB port.
Anyone who seems to think otherwise is an idiot who aparently isn't even capable of connecting a cable and opening Windows Explorer.
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Hi,
I tried with the latest Kies version before kies 3.0. Actually my PC recognizes Note 3 but I have still the issue. I tried with several file types - avi file, as I mentioned below, doc file, mp3 file. First message appears, I click on yes to all and after that the second one appears and I click on skip all. Actually I tried with all opportunities - still have the issue, the files cannot be copy on the phone.
I use the stock battery saver and DU battery saver app from google play. I checked the options but I didn't find any option which disconnects the device when the screen is off.

I think its an issue with transferring large files. Every time I try to tranfer a file around the size of say 2 or 3 gb i get that error.

When connected, drag down the notification center, click usb options(or however its called) and swap from mtp to ptp mode
hit 'thanks' if i helped you
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chris198810 said:
I've got the solution from some guys post for getting AVI as well as MKV, MPG, VOB, WMV files playable on my new Note 3.
http://lydia622520.tumblr.com/post/62382814629/avi-to-galaxy-note-3-convert-transfer-avi-videos-to
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That's the gayiest solution ever, converting videos!
Don't use XP as it doesn't know what vfat is. If you're gona use XP then format your SD card as fat but you will have a 2GB file limit.
Large files use Win7 or a 3rd party app.
I have no problems with large files, 8GB mkv is no problem using Win7.
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Follow these steps:
1. Install all video codecs
2. Install kies 3 with all usb drivers.
3. Connect phone, open kies, open phone folder top right corner in kies.
4. Copy file-message appears that file not supported, still continue and voilà.

Hi,
I tied with both mods mtp and ptp - no success. These days I'll try with kies 3.0 but first I will have to update my XP to SP3.

[Q] S4 GT-i9505 not loading on OS X Mavericks

Hi All
I have an i9505 and use a MacBook Pro with Mavericks. Mac won't pick up the device as a USB at all. Have tried the following, with no success...
1. Loaded Kies
2. Loaded Android File Transfer
3. Tried numerous cables
What else can I try?

justinmccall said:
Hi All
I have an i9505 and use a MacBook Pro with Mavericks. Mac won't pick up the device as a USB at all. Have tried the following, with no success...
1. Loaded Kies
2. Loaded Android File Transfer
3. Tried numerous cables
What else can I try?
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By default, MTP is enabled and won't mount in OSX.
Kies should allow you to transfer files, make sure you're using latest version and reinstall drivers from it.
If using a hub, try connecting the S4 directly at the MacBook.
From a custom recovery (TW or CWM), you can also mount the sd card.
As last resort install AirDroid (free on play google) which will allow you to connect and transfer files using wifi and a browser.