When I connect my Nexus 7 to my Windows XP (SP3) PC via USB, it's obvious the computer recognizes it and it tries to install ADB drivers. Whether I choose to install those drivers or not, I still can't locate my device in the Windows Explorer Tree. I checked Disk Management for the hell of it and nothing but my PC's harddrives were there. There's an attempt to install drivers for "MTP" but that fails and I'm pretty sure that's the cause; however, I'm unable to replicate it, even as I uninstall/reinstall applicable drivers from the device manager the MTP failure never happens anymore. I did some googling and found a thread with someone who had a similiar experience. In turn, I downloaded https://www.box.com/s/2c25e8bc42ecce400afd to try a different set of drivers. Same problem. Driver install is fine for ADB, but still unable to see my device in Windows Explorer. I'm able to successfully connect the device to the PC with PTP for the camera. I can access DCIM and cache which can serve as a work around, but I'm hoping you can provide any ideas you might have. Thank you!
edit - ***resolution***: Ok, I figured it out...I had to disable USB debugging. I don't know if this helped either, but I installed these drivers as an alternative to the drivers that were originally installed: https://www.box.com/s/2c25e8bc42ecce400afd
While connected to PC, I switched to PTP mode because I was about to give up and just use that
I then disabled usb debugging and switched back to MTP at which point the drivers successfully installed and I could now view my device in Windows Explorer. I also believe downloading the drivers in the link above helped since the first crack I took at this was unsuccessful with existing drivers.
install pdanet on pc and it will install drivers for u so it will be recognized
Ok, I figured it out...I had to disable USB debugging. I don't know if this helped either, but I installed these drivers as an alternative to the drivers that were originally installed: https://www.box.com/s/2c25e8bc42ecce400afd
Been battling with this on my XP machine since yesterday. I couldn't even get debugging to work until I installed NakedDriver. And even still, there seems to be no way to get MTP to work without turning debugging off. On my Win7 machine everything worked perfectly, both ADB and MTP, right out of the box. I have the Galaxy Nexus drivers installed on both machines (which I've read are compatible with the N7). I also have the latest version of Windows Media Player (I've read that some older versions have issues with MTP). Is anyone else able to run ADB and MTP on XP?
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A: Does PDAnet let you use MTP and ADB simultaneously? Because I really don't want to install it if I don't have to. I got rid of it ages ago (too many things starting up at boot time).
B: I have a Galaxy Nexus also, and I have no issues on the XP box.
I wouldn't bother with MTP, it's not always showing the contents of the internal storage properly when viewed in Windows Explorer.
Earlier today when I was trying to set up a backup profile for it, it didn't copy all the files off. On closer inspection I found folders like TitaniumBackup to be completely empty, which is not true according to ES File Explorer on the tablet.
I tried connecting MTP again, with USB Debugging on and off but this made no difference. Also I'm only seeing the Notifications folder instead of 36 folders on the internal storage now, really random how it's working.
asus site now has a usb driver for N7
try that
Nordendorf said:
asus site now has a usb driver for N7
try that
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Updated with ASUS drivers, still doesn't view internal storage fully.
Salty Wagyu said:
Updated with ASUS drivers, still doesn't view internal storage fully.
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Same here. No change with the Asus drivers. Still can't use MTP when ADB is turned on.
poo. how do I transfer my audiobooks to this stupid device without working drivers?
1. Please disconnect Nexus7
2. Remove drivers on PC.
3. Toggle ON : Settings->Wireless&Networkings->More->NFC.
4. Re-connect device
Good luck !
GotLoveForAll said:
poo. how do I transfer my audiobooks to this stupid device without working drivers?
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1. Uncheck MTP, check the one next to it (Camera)
2. Unplug USB
3. Turn off USB Debugging (Uncheck it)
4. Plug in USB
5. Should say connected as camera, then a new window will pop-up allowing you to see your files.
Tell me if it works!
im having trouble too, is there any way to make the device to be recognised as a flash drive?
Internal memory partly invisible from Windows 7 Explorer
Salty Wagyu said:
I wouldn't bother with MTP, it's not always showing the contents of the internal storage properly when viewed in Windows Explorer.
Earlier today when I was trying to set up a backup profile for it, it didn't copy all the files off. On closer inspection I found folders like TitaniumBackup to be completely empty, which is not true according to ES File Explorer on the tablet.
I tried connecting MTP again, with USB Debugging on and off but this made no difference. Also I'm only seeing the Notifications folder instead of 36 folders on the internal storage now, really random how it's working.
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Same observation here (a few months later) on stock Android 4.1.1 rooted.
It seems that new files in the internal memory remain invisible for a long time, but so far they have become visible eventually, sometimes a day or two later. I have no clue what could possibly cause this, and I have not found any trick or workaround that makes them visible, not even rebooting. Any hint is welcome.
SE4GT said:
1. Uncheck MTP, check the one next to it (Camera)
2. Unplug USB
3. Turn off USB Debugging (Uncheck it)
4. Plug in USB
5. Should say connected as camera, then a new window will pop-up allowing you to see your files.
Tell me if it works!
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Didn't work. Just shows up as a camera with the limited folder access one would expect.
Workaround
I now use the following workaround.
Install SDrescan from Google Play.
Run it.
If you already had your phone connected to a computer as a media device (MTP) and are watching the contents of your SD card or internal memory in Windows Explorer, press F5 to refresh your view. If not, connect it now.
I'd be curious whether this works for you as well. If it does, press the THANKS button below.
Same issue with an old ibm x40 udated to windows xp pro SP3.
I've installed mtp driver, without success
I've "tried" to install asus driver, without success
I've tried to do as above with the help of the nexus toolkit, without success.
Everytime, the laptop recognize the device as android ADB interface.
Someone could help me?
Thank you in advance
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Everytime, the laptop recognize the device as android ADB interface.
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Disable USB debugging in your phone.
Same problem with my moto xoom...files not showing in MTP using windows xp...still have not found any solution
hgmichna said:
Disable USB debugging in your phone.
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+1 have to toggle USB debugging in winXP
hgmichna said:
I now use the following workaround.
Install SDrescan from Google Play.
Run it.
If you already had your phone connected to a computer as a media device (MTP) and are watching the contents of your SD card or internal memory in Windows Explorer, press F5 to refresh your view. If not, connect it now.
I'd be curious whether this works for you as well. If it does, press the THANKS button below.
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It works! THANKS A LOT!!!
For some reason when i connect the phone the the computer, it wont show up MTP.. but for PTP it works.. When its connected the small window pops up alerting me the "nexus 4" was connected but thats it, the drive wont show up.
I think getting rid of the adb drivers I used so it doesnt show up as "android adb inferface" will solve the issue... but whenever I uninstall the drivers from device manager and delete
the usb drivers folder.. it still installs them right back when I connect the usb!
*edit* it detects on my dads computer just fine and MTP works.. i think it has to do with the adb drivers i installed.. wish i knew how to uninstall them for good so windows wouldnt automatically install them again even with deleting the drivers folder off my harddisk
Bump. Tried everything to no luck
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Did you find a solution to this? I am having the same problem. The original drivers that installed worked just fine over MTP but not adb. Now, abd works but my Nexus wont show up as an MTP device.
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Did you find a solution to this? I am having the same problem. The original drivers that installed worked just fine over MTP but not adb. Now, abd works but my Nexus wont show up as an MTP device.
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Try these drivers, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514942 i have no problems with them.
It works!! Thanks a lot! I was going crazy trying to figure out what was wrong.
Yesterday I bought a new computer and when I plugged in my Note 3 MTP drivers where installed. Before it was Samsung drivers. Now it shows my phone with a different icon and when I open it it shows nothing. Installed Kies 3 and it also installs MTP drivers and shows my internal and external files in Kies. When I click on the browse my internal/external storage Kies opens my document on my computer (weird). I have tried every solution and tips I could google for the last five hours and nothing helps. Even factory restore results in empty MTP folder. Before I used USB 2. Now I have tried with 2 and 3 with no luck. I also installed all kind of mobile drivers from Samsung with no luck. Sim card and memory card out. Debugging mode. Debugging mode.. You get the picture. Nothing has helped. All other people did find a solution but non of them works for me. If anyone have any idea what to do before I throw out my computer It would be appreciated.
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Yesterday I bought a new computer and when I plugged in my Note 3 MTP drivers where installed. Before it was Samsung drivers. Now it shows my phone with a different icon and when I open it it shows nothing. Installed Kies 3 and it also installs MTP drivers and shows my internal and external files in Kies. When I click on the browse my internal/external storage Kies opens my document on my computer (weird). I have tried every solution and tips I could google for the last five hours and nothing helps. Even factory restore results in empty MTP folder. Before I used USB 2. Now I have tried with 2 and 3 with no luck. I also installed all kind of mobile drivers from Samsung with no luck. Sim card and memory card out. Debugging mode. Debugging mode.. You get the picture. Nothing has helped. All other people did find a solution but non of them works for me. If anyone have any idea what to do before I throw out my computer It would be appreciated.
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I assume you have rebooted your pc after trying each driver ? I have never used kies.. just a samsung usb driver.. when i finish work later today i will find this version and give you the link.
What operating system are you using?
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A lots of rebooting and re-installing drivers. Nada... If you have any drivers that you thing might solve this issue please send me the link. Thanks!
when i put the phone on my laptop its not showing, i picked storage or photo but its not showing any folder, nothing in my pc. Windows 10
It was working for about 5 min then it stoped again
Sorry if its been asked loads
Cheers guys
Drivers. Check different ports. Restart computer and phone. Make sure usb debugging is on. Basically troubleshoot.
Still not working, my nexus 6 works fine....
Is there a driver just for this phone or do you mean adb ? I just use the google universal drivers.
Can you link me to any other pages that might help please
Thanks
only works when i enable development mode
did you install Google Android SDK? i suggest install that, which wil solve most driver issues
Trying to connect my phone to my pc running windows 10. i have installed all drivers (i think)
and the usb menu on the phone only comes up with usb debugging enabled in dev settings. i can select "file transfer" mode but nothing happens on the PC end. any help or advice would be much appreciated
qs504792 said:
Trying to connect my phone to my pc running windows 10. i have installed all drivers (i think)
and the usb menu on the phone only comes up with usb debugging enabled in dev settings. i can select "file transfer" mode but nothing happens on the PC end. and help or advice would be much appreciated
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Same problem here.. LG doesnt take care of such things.. no wonder Samsung is taking the market..
I just connected my AT&T v20 to my aliensware 15r2 laptop and was able to import my pics with no issues setting my phone to ptp. Then to access both the internal storage and sd card through file manager I set phone to mtp.
I did nothing special just plugged in phone to laptop and selected what setting on the phone. Oh and running win 10. So don't think its the phones software but maybe your computer missing certain drivers or something. So hope this helps
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I had a problem on my Win 7 laptop. It connected, loaded drivers and opened as a removable drive. However, as I continued using the ?, my mouse started to register my clicks as drags and did so until I unplugged the ? .
Tappin' and talkin' with Tapatalk.
hmm. i still haven't been able to get it to work. might try using the LG PC suite pc app to connect over wifi
Anyone have issues after applying liquid spray for a screen protector? I just finished applying and now whenever I connect the phone LG V20 it still thinks its connected to usb. I restarted phone and it went into update firmware connection screen. I had to get into recovery and clear dalvik and cache and it rebooted and everything is working again. I transferred files from PC and again the same issue. Could it be liquid damage? Or is this something else? Thank you.
You'll need to turn on the Developer Option and then scroll down to Select USB Configuration > MTP > ok This is what I did to enable my desktop to read my LG V20 SD Card and memory.
Could it be a cable issue? I was warned once.
In fact, looks like nothing happens on my pc but I can browse the internal memory n sd card.
"Have you tried turning it off and on again?" - it crowd
Seriously That was the solution for me... (Oh, I miss that show so much )
i have connection problems myself but i was forced to do a hard reset after my touch screen failed and ehen ever i try to connect to pc i get device malfunctioned message and cant connect to pc and theres no was of changing to mtp or anything if i cant get intot he phone as far as i know if you have any ideas on pls let me know