Hi all,
I'm on the verge of getting a N10, just holding off a little longer to see if the 32GB version becomes available in the next few days (praying the 16GB doesn't go out of stock in that time).
I'm just wondering if when downloading files etc it gives you the option to save straight to the external otg storage? I don't mind getting the 16GB and using an otg cable for additional stoarge, but would be very handy if this is possible, ie does it show up in file explorer apps like solid explorer?
I believe you need to root the device to write to external storage, my N10 isn't rooted and reads USB storage fine. It just appears in esfile manager like any other but I cannot write to it.
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I don't mind obtaining root, just wondered if it was possible
Eatonitis said:
I believe you need to root the device to write to external storage, my N10 isn't rooted and reads USB storage fine. It just appears in esfile manager like any other but I cannot write to it.
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Hi!
What specific app are you using for this? Do you use Nexus Media Center?
I've rooted and use stickmount. USB drives show up at /sdcard/usbStorage/sda in es file explorer and bs media player with full read/write access.
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As for downloading, I can't say I've ever tried to download something with a browser to anywhere other than the default 'downloads' folder, but I have downloaded straight to USB with atorrent
Hi, I'm using Nexus Media Importer.
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Was wondering about everyone's thoughts about this new feature. Personally I think it's crap. I can't view/read ANY files from the sd cards unless I FIRST transfer them to my mac...GAY! Why can't we just mount the SD cards like the GS2???
Can you please explain because I'm having this issue managing files from the sd
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20blks said:
Can you please explain because I'm having this issue managing files from the sd
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Basically, the mac tells me I have to transfer a file to the mac to view it....which sucks. With phones like the Galaxy S2, I was able to plug in and mount the sd cards and it would act like any other USB mass storage external memory drive.
I'm not quite understanding what you mean by "mac". This issue is KILLING me. I can't even find my sd card unless I use the built I file manager
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hapary said:
Basically, the mac tells me I have to transfer a file to the mac to view it....which sucks. With phones like the Galaxy S2, I was able to plug in and mount the sd cards and it would act like any other USB mass storage external memory drive.
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It's due to the way that Ice Cream Sandwich handles the Memory. It's always live in the system. The only way to access the Memory is through MTP. There is an advantage of using such because it means that if your phone is formatted ext4 (speed increases if I am not mistaken) you can take advantage of that and still access the data. Both Windows and Linux support MTP, unfortunately Apple has not implemented such even though devices are starting to use MTP more these days.
For Further reading go here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Transfer_Protocol
From reading the site, there is a 3rd party implementation, not sure how up to date it is, but you might be able to make it work.
http://www.wentnet.com/projects/xnjb/ check that out to see if you can enable MTP on your mac which would reduce the need for Android File Transfer.
Also it has been a while since I have used Mac but you might be able to use these instructions to install a Ubuntu supported MTP software on your mac through X11 (allows you to run linux software on your mac) http://www.humans-enabled.com/2011/12/how-to-fix-samsung-galaxy-nexus-mtp.html
One final link.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355913
Thanks very much. I'm looking into it now
Ok.. I am using the Android File Transfer program and I can copy individual files to/from my GS3 BUT I cannot create folders for some reason. Even with the +Folder button. The error message reads: "Could not create folder. Try reconnecting or restarting your device." (Obviously I have done both multiple times.
Any thoughts?
on my PC it shows up as a portable media device and allows me to access both internal and SD memory
i did install the galaxy s3 drivers found on the rooting guides though
Can't transfer files with a Mac
M988 said:
on my PC it shows up as a portable media device and allows me to access both internal and SD memory
i did install the galaxy s3 drivers found on the rooting guides though
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I can't get Android File Transfer to work with my Galaxy S3 running CM9 (or CM10, for that matter), either using MTP or using the camera setting. This is really annoying. Anyone know of a way to get it to work? I really wish that USB mounting still worked, so I wouldn't be required to use client software.
It works fine on my mac at work and I have a 5 year old macbook pro. It's not all that bad. I just use it to transfer files when I'm at work.
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hapary said:
I can't view/read ANY files from the sd cards unless I FIRST transfer them to my mac...GAY!
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so it's perfectly acceptable and deserving of equal rights?
ergibson83 said:
It works fine on my mac at work and I have a 5 year old macbook pro. It's not all that bad. I just use it to transfer files when I'm at work.
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Well, it doesn't work for mine at all. Any tips? Did you have to anything to get it to work? Which ROM are you using?
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Well, it doesn't work for mine at all. Any tips? Did you have to anything to get it to work? Which ROM are you using?
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All I did was install the app and it popped up a window that displayed sdcard and phone. Each option displays a list of the content on that storage device.
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Does N7 only have single partition and that's why there is no USB mass stroage connection option and have MTP instead? Does this also mean when flash a custom rom, the wipe option will also wipe the entire "internal storage" folder?
My main questions is actually about the MTP connection with limited access. For example, I have GTA game installed but after connected via MTP, under andoid/data I don't see the com.rockstar.gta3 folder along with many other folders. If I open up any file browser on N7, I see all the folders showing but In my windows 7, I only see 9 app folders. Is there a permission setting somewhere so I can gain access to see all the files?
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Does N7 only have single partition and that's why there is no USB mass stroage connection option and have MTP instead? Does this also mean when flash a custom rom, the wipe option will also wipe the entire "internal storage" folder?
My main questions is actually about the MTP connection with limited access. For example, I have GTA game installed but after connected via MTP, under andoid/data I don't see the com.rockstar.gta3 folder along with many other folders. If I open up any file browser on N7, I see all the folders showing but In my windows 7, I only see 9 app folders. Is there a permission setting somewhere so I can gain access to see all the files?
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they got rid of mass storage starting with ICS in favor of mtp
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I'm also very interested in this, I made a nandroid but due to our limited space I'd like to move that onto my computer, however the clockwork mod folder doesn't show up via MTP and it does when connected via wifi FTP server.
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I'm also very interested in this, I made a nandroid but due to our limited space I'd like to move that onto my computer, however the clockwork mod folder doesn't show up via MTP and it does when connected via wifi FTP server.
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Use custom kernel with usb-otg, connect a flash drive, then use root explorer to copy paste. In theory, haven't tried.
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so thete is no other way of getting all files showing on pc?
You could use adb if you're shell-savy.
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silvscorp said:
so thete is no other way of getting all files showing on pc?
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Would transfer file over WiFi do it?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarterdroid.wififiletransferpro
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nitrox1 said:
Would transfer file over WiFi do it?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarterdroid.wififiletransferpro
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yes but usb is allot faster then wifi, so transferring movies and backups sucks via wifi.
I'm trying to copy across Titanium Backup files but only 2 files will transfer. My Nexus 7 is showing up as a Portable Media Player and using MTP. I don't want to use this method. Is there a way to see my Nexus 7 as a USB Mass Storage Device? I have tried the PTP although that limits even more files to view.
With the limited space on offer for the Nexus 7 I don't like being limited in what I can and can't transfer from it. I don't want to use WiFi either, it simply isn't as fast as USB and I don't want to have to upload all my information to DropBox or a cloud in general
Wait until you try to put a lot of photos on the Nexus 7 that must retain their timestamps. Due to the filesystem used and MTP all the timestamps get changed to when the copy procedure occurred. My Nexus 7 is going back because of this major design flaw.
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Wait until you try to put a lot of photos on the Nexus 7 that must retain their timestamps. Due to the filesystem used and MTP all the timestamps get changed to when the copy procedure occurred. My Nexus 7 is going back because of this major design flaw.
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Try connecting it as a camera (ptp)
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Try connecting it as a camera (ptp)
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That's only for getting photos off the Nexus 7 not for putting them on it. At least, that's the way it works for me.
Hi All ,,, Is there ANY way that you can transfer files ,, mp3's ,
photo's , downloads ,,,, FROM the Nexus 7 TO a computer ?
Is there ANY way to do this , or APP to use
that can do this ?
THANKS for all replies ,, KZ ..
yep. just connect your nexus 7 to your computer with the included micro usb cord. when your computer recognizes the nexus 7, click on it to see all of your pictures, music and the like. other options include google drive for written stuff, or evernote for the same. anything you download on the nexus 7 is located in a folder called download, accessible once you connect it to your computer.
Connect the Nexus 7 to your computer with the supplied USB cable and it will show up as a media device, at least on modern operating systems.
I either use Dropbox (installed on both the PC and the N7) or the app ES File Explorer over our home WiFi, connecting to a folder on my PC I've named Nexus7 and share with anyone who logs onto as me. You just have to know the local IP address of your PC (and username and password, of course) for when you connect via the LAN view of ES File Explorer. ES File Explorer remembers the connection for subsequent accesses.
I don't really use the cable for anything more than charging.
try out airdroid.the best remote control&transfer app i have seen.
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i like samba server from funky fresh
is allows you to see your "sd card" as a network drive over wifi
Look on playstore for an app called WiFi transfer
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WiFi FIle Explorer
KZ3W said:
Hi All ,,, Is there ANY way that you can transfer files ,, mp3's ,
photo's , downloads ,,,, FROM the Nexus 7 TO a computer ?
Is there ANY way to do this , or APP to use
that can do this ?
THANKS for all replies ,, KZ ..
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I'm partial to WiFi File Explorer. It's in the Android Market. It temporarily opens a web server on your device allowing you to navigate the filesystem. DropBox, Box, or direct cable connection all work as well.
Adam
Hi
Using my Nexus 4 and 10 at the moment, when i plug them in its accessing the storage via a media device. I need the device to be accessed by a drive letter so i can copy files from XBMC.
XBMC can see file shares and drives but cant see the media device...
Any ideas?
Thanks
N
I'm currently using an app called Airdroid (with Chrome browser) to transfer files on and off the Nexus 4. MTP transfers are not well supported on Linux.
nick w said:
Hi
Using my Nexus 4 and 10 at the moment, when i plug them in its accessing the storage via a media device. I need the device to be accessed by a drive letter so i can copy files from XBMC.
XBMC can see file shares and drives but cant see the media device...
Any ideas?
Thanks
N
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For me is working fine, I just plug in the phone an that's it. I'm not rooted and running stock 4.2.2, I get my drive letter in windows XP and 7 with no problems.
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For me is working fine, I just plug in the phone an that's it. I'm not rooted and running stock 4.2.2, I get my drive letter in windows XP and 7 with no problems.
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That's not a drive letter. That's a media device. They are different.
OP. UMS isn't possible with this device.
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El Daddy said:
That's not a drive letter. That's a media device. They are different.
OP. UMS isn't possible with this device.
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Many thanks for the replies.
Thanks ElDaddy!!!
Shame, XBMC doesnt see it...
Nick you melt
I use Total Commander as file browser. With LAN plugin you can manage devices in your LAN (also stream from them).
I think it's pretty good also as file browser too.
I've been trying to connect a card reader with Nexus 10 using a OTG cable but I can't seem to get it working . I have tried stickmount and USB OTG helper and both show a popup when I connect the card reader but in the ES file explorer folder is empty. Same setup works fine with my LG Optimus Pro. I am running stock rooted ROM.
Any suggestions?
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Anyone?
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I have had similar experiences with my Nexus 10. I can read and write USB thumb drives and hard drives formatted fat 32. As far as SD cards, I have had occasional but inconsistent success reading them but I have never been able to write to an SD card. I also have used the same mounting apps you mentioned.
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I have not tried USB drive but even it works fine, it would be useless for me because part of reason for buying Nexus 10 was to use it to view pictures from my DSLR.
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ajamils said:
I have not tried USB drive but even it works fine, it would be useless for me because part of reason for buying Nexus 10 was to use it to view pictures from my DSLR. Sent from LG Phablet.
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With your last response defining exactly what you are trying to achieve, that is reading sd cards filled with DSLR images, my response of yesterday does not apply. I can read this type of sd cards in a reader via an OTG cable if I use the app, Nexus Media Importer to mount the sd card. Using that app, I have successfully and consistently been able to read 4, 8, and 32 GB cards that had jpegs along with Canon and Olympus raw images. The app also has a viewer that will display the images on the card. It will also allow you to transfer your images to your Nexus if so desired. On the Nexus, your Gallery app and other main stream apps I have tried will only display jpeg images so if you shoot raw, you would have to view them on the Nexus with the Media Importer app or install a raw viewer app such as Raw Droid. I didn't originally think of this app as it does not allow root folder file reading and writing which has always been my as of yet unachieved goal.
Wayne,
Thank you for the suggestion, I installed Nexus Image Viewer ( as it was free) and I was able to see the pictures from the SD card.
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