My phone is by far a simple let alone one single phone. I cannot link it to a computer or Samsung Kies in any way. I need to root via adb, terminal emulator. I'm not tech savvy enough to do it alone. Will someone step to the plate?
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My phone is by far a simple let alone one single phone. I cannot link it to a computer or Samsung Kies in any way. I need to root via adb, terminal emulator. I'm not tech savvy enough to do it alone. Will someone step to the plate?
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To get adb you need:
androidsdk
For linux you would:
tar xfv androidsdk.tar.gz
cd android-sdk/platform-tools
./adb shell
Once in shell just type su to gain root access on android, su app might appear on phone so you can grant access.
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no complaints yet, however, ask away I will help any way I can.
Here's a small tip, to raise command prompt in a directory that uses adb or fastboot. Hold down Shift key, right click and "open command here".
Hope that helps
Regards
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To get adb you need:
androidsdk
For linux you would:
tar xfv androidsdk.tar.gz
cd android-sdk/platform-tools
./adb shell
Once in shell just type su to gain root access on android, su app might appear on phone so you can grant access.
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From what I understand he wants to root from the device using a terminal emulator, not from a computer. "su" will do nothing in this case. Not an expert by far but I am pretty sure that except for the exploit/vulnerability discovered in S3 some time ago, you can't root the device that easily. You need to flash (rewrite) something before ...
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From what I understand he wants to root from the device using a terminal emulator, not from a computer. "su" will do nothing in this case. Not an expert by far but I am pretty sure that except for the exploit/vulnerability discovered in S3 some time ago, you can't root the device that easily. You need to flash (rewrite) something before ...
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You can connect to adb via terminal emulation if:
Adb start-server
Adb connect to localhostort
But unfortunately even though it connects its useless.
I know an exploit , I made a script to run the exploit over usb from another phone via adb. But again that wont work as it was patched by ICS.
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My phone is by far a simple let alone one single phone. I cannot link it to a computer or Samsung Kies in any way. I need to root via adb, terminal emulator. I'm not tech savvy enough to do it alone. Will someone step to the plate?
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How about getting a .zip of a rooted rom and .img of twrp from xda forums.
Then hit the playstore there's an app called SGS4Flasher.
Use that to flash the .img then boot into recovery backup phone and then flash the .zip. reboot into your rooted rom
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I appreciate the replies but to be a bit more direct I have a cline s4 with am Imei number of s3. Linked to a pc it shows up as HTC dream interface. Ergo, the rooting is mot simple. This is my first unlocked phone and I have absolutely no clue what to do, to spare the stress let's say I'm am a dummy. I need step by step laid out so your grandma can do it... No I'm not old lol. But I am new to this. Oh and I'm a girl
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Ravenstears said:
I appreciate the replies but to be a bit more direct I have a cline s4 with am Imei number of s3. Linked to a pc it shows up as HTC dream interface. Ergo, the rooting is mot simple. This is my first unlocked phone and I have absolutely no clue what to do, to spare the stress let's say I'm am a dummy. I need step by step laid out so your grandma can do it... No I'm not old lol. But I am new to this. Oh and I'm a girl
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Ok, if you can connect your phone to a computer, this is what you have to do:
1. Get the USB driver from here and install it.
2. Follow the instructions:
- for I9500 from here.
- for I9505 from here.
To find out what version you have head to Settings -> ... More (tab ) -> About device -> look under Model number
What ever program is launched when you connect your phone to the pc, close it. Use that I have linked above.
That's part of the problem, I can't hook it to a pc. The root needs to be done by manually entering commands into a terminal emulator via the device.
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That's part of the problem, I can't hook it to a pc. The root needs to be done by manually entering commands into a terminal emulator via the device.
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Well I don't think adb will allow u to send commands.
A connection can be made to localhost but thats about it.
U could try adb over otg from another.device or wireless adb ?
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Try activate USB debugging option in the "Developers Option" section...
Goto settings - About Device -
Under About device keep tapping on (I think) either baseband or kernel version several times... Once u do it, u will see Developers Option under the "settings" which initially was not there...
Once u have the Developers Options, click on it and u will see USB debugging section.... Check on it and then connect your phone to your computer using the USB cable... Your computer will detect it and automatically install its driver...
Done!!!!!
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Only way to root it is to have it connected to a computer. There's no exploit where you can root it directly from the phone
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Ok so I picked up an Atrix running 2.2.2 and I read the easy root thread and tried the exe bandbinnovationsdotcom/xda/GingerBreak.exe had no luck opening that. So I am just going to go ahead and do it the manual way but I am confused on where to move the adb files to and confused on the cmd prompts. somebody please help
Gingerbreak is an app you install on your phone. Not a pc app
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The exe file in question pushes the gingerbreak apk to your phone
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How do I get Gingerbreak onto my phone then? Sorry for being stupid this is just alot more complicated than Captivate
I Saved the .exe to my phones storage but when i try to open it on my phone it says unable to open
Run the exe file on your computer with the phone plugged in with debugging mode enabled.
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the exe does nothing when i click on it it says run or save, i click run it does nothing i save it to my desktop and then run it still does nothing
Is gingerbreak now on your phone?
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No, I just did the manual one with the cmd and it ran some prompts but nothing happend on my phone, no reboot or gingerbreak on it
Go into command prompt on your computer and navigate to where you have adb. You can get it from superoneclick. Then type adb devices. This should verify that your phone is connected properly. If this fails you will have to research yourself howto connect it. This is what i believe is the problem.
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yeah it says list of attached devices and none are listed.
You need "USB mass storage" set as your option on phone when plugged into PC and "USB debugging" selected on phone also.
In other words your SDcards need to be unmounted for the Gingerbreak.exe to install the app on your phone when ran from PC.
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usb mass and usb debugging are both on..
Then when you run .exe on PC you should then see Gingerbreak app after on phone. Run the app on the phone. The .exe only installs Gingerbreak. Still have to run it on phone. You will see nothing on your PC after selecting run. There is no message saying install is complete.
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Well google a guide to setup adb as that is what is failing
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It's nothing to do with adb. Connect phone, run Gingerbreak on pc, look in app drawer on phone for Gingerbreak, run Gingerbreak on phone, uninstall Gingerbreak as it's not needed after.
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Yes but all the exe file does is use adb to sideload gingerbreak.apk AFAIK. No adb=no sideloading=no gingerbreak
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Ah, gotcha! Can get adb from superoneclick I think. There is a guide somewhere on XDA.
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Just read the Gingerbreak install instructions again. The .exe should do everything for you. That's what it implies.
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Yea I have read over and over if I try the exe it does nothing.. Tried doing the sdk **** and the adb stuff and got lost haha
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I have continuum with dl17 I want to root it but I have no pc can some one help me I have read some phones can be rooted by android terminal emulators can some one figure out how to do this an d give me the commands lines and names of things to download
Thanks please give me any advice you can
umm as far as i know, in order for a terminal emulator to work you have to have root privileges. in order to root most phones now you have to have a computer at hand to connect to
Dang there has gotta be a way is z4root still being developed an updated version that worked with my phone would be awesome
unfortunately z4root works by way of USB debugging when the device is connected to a computer. someone else can probably clarify this more than i can, but that is how i understand it
There's a working one-click root if you have a Windows PC. If not there are other ways, but you'll probably have to catch someone on the IRC chat to talk you through it.
No luck some one help I do not have pc
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Even if there was a way, if something went wrong, you don't have a way to fix it, and I don't think anyone wants that guilt xP sorry man, until you get a computer, root isn't going to happen for you xP
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If I get to a comp how does the one click work I tried it once I could not figure it out
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the instructions are pretty straight forward. read the OP from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=910699 and you should be good to go. be sure to have USB debugging enabled
thank you I am now rooted had some trouble installing drivers but I figured it out thanks
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I can't figure out how to downgrade my 2.3.4 to 2.2.1, I am on a Mac and everything you need to use to do it seems to be for windows...
You can run windows on a mac. There are ways to get a copy of windows for free, but that's not for this forum
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I'm not interested in putting that on my mac.. I am a bit of a Mac purist!!
Look for a tutorial in how to setup adb with terminal.
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Look for a tutorial in how to setup adb with terminal.
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I got adb set up through terminal, but the downgrade directions tell me to put certain files into my "platform-tools folder". IDoes that mean on the phone, or is that supposed to be somewhere on my mac.
I hate that I was just sent this replacement phone, I was rooted before on my old mytouch 4g, and it was so easy...
Dont forget to To start the SDK Manager, by executing the program "tools/android"
The platform-tools folder is within the sdk folder on your mac.
manleyaudio said:
Dont forget to To start the SDK Manager, by executing the program "tools/android"
The platform-tools folder is within the sdk folder on your mac.
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I did that... when I type "> adb shell cat /dev/msm_rotator" into terminal with the SDK Manager started nothing happens, it just sits there... I am obviously doing something wrong, but I have no clue what.
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I did that... when I type "> adb shell cat /dev/msm_rotator" into terminal with the SDK Manager started nothing happens, it just sits there... I am obviously doing something wrong, but I have no clue what.
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Did you navigate to /yourPathToSDK/tools/android and launch it?
This will start the SDK manager and you will need to install the SDK platform tools, by clicking on the checkbox and hitting the install package on the GUI.
manleyaudio said:
Did you navigate to /yourPathToSDK/tools/android and launch it?
This will start the SDK manager and you will need to install the SDK platform tools, by clicking on the checkbox and hitting the install package on the GUI.
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Yes, I have all of that installed and launched. I have the usb plugged into my phone and I am trying to type the comand into the terminal on my computer... nothing happens, it just sits there.
here is what the terminal looks like
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Yes, I have all of that installed and launched. I have the usb plugged into my phone and I am trying to type the comand into the terminal on my computer... nothing happens, it just sits there.
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Do you have USB debugging turned on in settings> applications> development ?
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Do you have USB debugging turned on in settings> applications> development ?
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yes, i have...
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yes, i have...
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Check this tutorial.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=649663
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see post below...
So that link you gave me helped me to solve my problem... I actually used that link plus a youtube vid that explained where I should be placing al of my SDK stuff. My phone is downgrading as we speak! Hopefull all goes well!
Thank you so much for all of your help and suggestions!
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So that link you gave me helped me to solve my problem... I actually used that link plus a youtube vid that explained where I should be placing al of my SDK stuff. My phone is downgrading as we speak! Hopefull all goes well!
Thank you so much for all of your help and suggestions!
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Glad you got it working.
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Well I try to root my phone i installed sdk and I did the adb but the cmd on my pc dose not see my phone all am trying to do is downgrade my phone so I can root how do I get the pc to see my phone it told me it hass adb but when I run cmd it dose not know its there plz help I really want this phone root it I been at this for the last 2 weeks
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explain what you did and what you do exactly. Based on which instruction.
you're computer is a Windows VP / Vista / 7?
did you reboot afgter installing?
And post the command line you have.
We will without question need to know what you tried before anyone here can help.
Also, check to see if you phone was in USB debug mode. If it was not, no matter what you try it will not work.
I try to to downgrade my phone useing cm fourm on how to doundgrade a g2 well I use the coustom usb and I put it in the sdk folder were it was suppost to go well I try to run cmd and it tells me no such thing sorry not exacly what it says but close to what it dose tell me so now what do I do I really want a rom on this
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First off, not to knock you, and I apologize if English isn't your first language, but you're posts are very hard to follow. Some punctuation and spelling would help immensely.
Second, you need to give us more detail. Step by step, as to what you are doing (commands entered, what error messages actually say, etc).
Third, some simple instructions are below, see if it helps:
1) Go to Start > Run (or hold the Windows Key and press R) to give you the run prompt.
See picture #1
2) At the command prompt, type in (without quotes) "cd\program files\android\android-sdk\platform-tools" NOTE: This is the path for default install for the google SDK installer with Windows 32bit. If you are running Windows 64bit I believe it is "cd\program files (x86)\android\android-sdk\platform-tools"
See picture #2
3) type in "adb" (again, minus quotes) to see the list of adb commands.
See picture #3
Hopefully you can take it from there.
Ok I have windows 7 well I download the sdk ok I was doing every thing from the cm forms well I all so did the thing with adb were on the cm forms it ask me to download the usb thing in place it in the folder were in extras sorry if miss spell I rann cumman prompt cmd it dose not see my phone that it it says here go this this in the forms look for need help that's my post to
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Hey mate, I'd be willing to help you if you took your time (slowed down) and worked on your posts a bit. I tried really hard to understand what you're trying to tell us and I just can't get it.
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Can any one call me in help 614 962 1447
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I tried to install sdk. Cm told me in their forums to install an adb in usb custom. The cmd does not recognize my phone.
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Ok, so we will assume the SDK is installed properly. Then you open a command prompt and change the directory to the directory you installed the SDK using the "cd" command. From there you type "adb devices" and what is displayed on the command prompt?
We need to take this one step at a time. Everyone wants to help, but we need to be able to understand what is going on.
Can some one call me and help me plz 614 962 1447
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Ok now the pc that my phone adb ok but when I put in adb divice cmd dose not see it and what's with this run thing all I do in my pc is run search for cmd
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I think I understand what you are saying. So, you search for cmd in windows and then click on it to open. Once you do that you enter "adb devices" correct? Do you enter any other commands before "adb devices?" Also, have you gone to settings/apps/development and clicked Enable USB Debug on your phone?
I doubt you will find anyone willing to call you, but if you can clearly tell us what is going on; you will find help here.
Yes you are right I did adb devices but no other commainds but it tells me no external devices and some other stuff it says
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And debuging good on my phone and sdk is on windows and under device manger it tells me my phone adb
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This could be your problem. Before you enter "adb devices" you need to change the directory to where you installed the SDK. So, open a command prompt, enter "cd [directory where you installed the SDK]." Once the directory is changed enter "adb devices."
As for the location of the SDK, if you installed it to the hard drive it would be: C:\android-sdk\platform-tools. So you would enter "cd c:\android-sdk\platform-tools."
Try that and let us know what happens.
when I put this in cmd c:\program files (x86)\android\android-sdk\platform-tools it tells me file name derectory name or volume label syntax is incorrect
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When I run cmd in put adb devices it tells me the system can not find the path specified
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Can I plz get help
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ok, these are not the recommended ways of gaining root, but your knowledge seems to be not good enough for the usual guides... (you are sure you want to root?)
here is one tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097977
or contact this guy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500370
good luck (or ask for a remote session - i dont have time for this right now)
Does anyone have any ideas about getting the gs3 to show up on Ubuntu 12.04.1 so I can transfer movies and songs to and from the device?
Sorry if this has been posted before. I'm just at the end of my tether with this, don't want to have to reinstall windoze just for this one thing.
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I already google it before and found many packages but i cant paste anything in the memory card!!
I used root access but same .. still i cant find a good package for this !!
Just use both ubuntu and windows
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You already tried airdroid?
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I'm using dropbox for small thIngs and sshdroid to access the files over Adb vIa port forward
I enabled usb debugging and I was able to mount both internal and external SD cards on Ubuntu 12.04 while on stock.
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I enabled usb debugging and I was able to mount both internal and external SD cards on Ubuntu 12.04 while on stock.
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I will try this today
Thanks
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Pflunz said:
You already tried airdroid?
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No !!
Link please
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No !!
Link please
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Airdroid is in the play store, works on Debian so ubuntu should be fine
Airdroid works a treat. Thanks for that. Will also try usb debugging when I get home.
Is the problem with this phone and Ubuntu that usb mass storage mode was done away with? Would it register on Ubuntu fine that way?
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Never had any problems on Ubuntu with SIII. Works out of the box.
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Just a small update. Airdroid works a treat. Love that. USB debugging doesn't work at all. I also bought a usb otg cable as a backup. That's easy enough.
Just a pity it can't be as smooth as windows.
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Is the problem with this phone and Ubuntu that usb mass storage mode was done away with? Would it register on Ubuntu fine that way?
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Yes, personally I use QtADB, which works fine. I found mounting worked fine out of the box but drilling down through folders showed them as empty, and transferring files just plain failed.
BTW Heimdall works fine as an alternative to ODIN, although I've so far failed to get the GUI functional on Mint Lisa x64, but no issues using CLI.
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USB debugging doesn't work at all.
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Installation instructions for Ubuntu releases prior 13.04
1. Add the PPA to your system
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:langdalepl/gvfs-mtp
sudo apt-get update
2. Then, launch Software Updater (previously known as Update Manager) and install the available updates.
3. Once everything has been updated successfully, restart your computer, unlock your Android device, connect it via USB and it should show up in your file manager.
Change the connection method to MTP and then you can view directories and their contents.
For more details see here (can't link externally yet): askubuntu-com/questions/87667/getting-mtp-enabled-devices-to-work-with-ubuntu/308366#308366
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Installation instructions for Ubuntu releases prior 13.04
1. Add the PPA to your system
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:langdalepl/gvfs-mtp
sudo apt-get update
2. Then, launch Software Updater (previously known as Update Manager) and install the available updates.
3. Once everything has been updated successfully, restart your computer, unlock your Android device, connect it via USB and it should show up in your file manager.
Change the connection method to MTP and then you can view directories and their contents.
For more details see here (can't link externally yet): askubuntu-com/questions/87667/getting-mtp-enabled-devices-to-work-with-ubuntu/308366#308366
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That's correct - Ubuntu 12.04 does not support MTP devices out of the box therefore the instructions above should help.
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That's correct - Ubuntu 12.04 does not support MTP devices out of the box therefore the instructions above should help.
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Thanks Chevli, I should have made it more explicit. I guess there are quite a few people on the older release.