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HOW do I send a file from my Phone to my PC ???????

I know this should be alot easier than i'm making it to be.
How the hell do I transfer a video I recorded last night, to my PC? (so i can upload it to facebook)
If I connect the USB cable, what do I select ? I selected "mass storage" but when i went to "my computer" nothing came up -- why not ?
What's the EASIEST way to send files ?
there should be an option to directly upload to Facebook -- like they have with youtube.

What is your operative system?
If it is mac os you need to put the phone's usb in debug mode. You can do this from adjustments, applications, development.
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Anubiszx said:
What is your operative system?
If it is mac os you need to put the phone's usb in debug mode. You can do this from adjustments, applications, development.
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hey man
im using windows 7 64 bit
do I still need to put it into debug mode?

basically i want to know the steps/directions on how to a) attach my phone with the USB
and then b) to go through my phones files and select the stuff I want to download to my pc
why is it so hard for me? it's super frustrating
I honestly don't think it should be this difficult...

when you go to mass storage you must still mount
follow the steps below hope it helps
1. plug usb in
2. select mass storage
3. pull the menu down and click on usb connected then mount
4. open the removable disk (your phone)
5. go to the folder with the files you want to copy
6. either copy paste if u want the files still on the phone or move to a new location on your computer
( camera pictures are in my DCIM folder then camera other files u need are some one eles not sure)
7. after ever thing is done and your finished transferring data to your computer
open the menu again selected usb then turn off .
your done.
dropbox said before is a site you can use to upload files to your computer on the go
say someone at home wants to see the pictures you just took on your trip its as simple as putting the pics in the folder dropbox and then there viewable on your computer i love the idea personally hope this helps

I use bluetooth.

If they're just short videos and you don't want to go through the USB process, then just upload them via Dropbox if you have a good internet connection. Google it, get an account, get the Android app.

You're missing step 3 in Bobler420's post. That is, after selecting mass storage, pull the notification drawer down and click on "USB connected".

Exactly, you have to mount SD card on your phone via pull-down menu.
Another way (if you have home wifi network) is to do it with EStrongs File Explorer where you can directly copy/paste from/to your phone over wifi connection.

Why not upload it via the facebook app? If that's what you are wanting to do.
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Get" auto sd mount" from market
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I do it via sugarsync (https://www.sugarsync.com/) - works nicely, even if the client could use some additional work....

you've gotta mount your usb from the notifications menu after plugging in your cable.
or use dropbox.
or email attachment.
or upload it straight to facebook.

I tend to use Dropbox since I'm such an utter slob I can never be bothered digging out the nano-USB cable...

here's a good easy method
Android Manager over WiFi
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765081
Funkadelick said:
I know this should be alot easier than i'm making it to be.
How the hell do I transfer a video I recorded last night, to my PC? (so i can upload it to facebook)
If I connect the USB cable, what do I select ? I selected "mass storage" but when i went to "my computer" nothing came up -- why not ?
What's the EASIEST way to send files ?
there should be an option to directly upload to Facebook -- like they have with youtube.
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Xoom storage, why MTP instead of USB file system, true APP2SD (from Google developer)

If you are still wondering:
- What is the breakdown of that 32GB Xoom internal memory (how many parition, how much space for apps / files)?
- Why Google is using MTP instead of USB file transfer on Honeycomb?
Here is straight answer from Google developer:
MTP is a big improvement over USB mass storage — for devices with lots of internal memory, a manufacturer no longer needs to come up with some hard partition between the USB mass storage and internal storage. Instead, they are all in one partition, with MTP providing access to the directory of media files that would normally be available through USB mass storage.This means there is no longer a need for apps on SD card for such devices, because what used to be the “internal SD card” is in the same partition as where applications are stored. The storage on your device can be used for either applications or media, depending on what you want to put on it. You aren’t stuck with how much space the manufacturer decided to leave for the two areas.
Oh also this means that the media storage doesn’t need to be unmounted from Android when it is being access through the PC.
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http://phandroid.com/2011/02/27/mac-users-require-file-transfer-utility-for-android-3-0/
Finally, true APP2SD You now have 32GB to put all your apps!!!

Sounds like a good thing!

This is a great explanation. Thanks for posting.

There is no doubt that mtp has advantages over mass storage. On the other hand I miss the ability to attach it to any computer and access files. It is not a huge problem but does add a limitation that was not there before.
That saod it is nice being able to access files on my computer without losing access to the partition on the device.
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I only see a problem if you flash different roms and have to do full data wipes.
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I only see a problem if you flash different roms and have to do full data wipes.
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I'm sure future versions of CWM will be set to ignore that one folder.. I hope. Otherwise nandroid backups will take forever.

I'm not sure in terms of security it is a huge improvement; unless there is an option to turn it on/off somewhere.
Previously I would have to plug an Android device in to my computer, turn the device on, enter my unlock code, and then specifically allow the computer access via the USB. This morning I just plugged my xoom in and, poof, access to all my stuff.
At least before someone had to take my sdcard out at put it in their computer manually

Does MTP have anything to do with file size limit? I've seen posted on this forum that you can't load video files larger than 4gb onto the Xoom because of FAT32, is that still the case?

This MTP also seems to hide a lot of file from being seen by a pc. I open folders with File manager on the Xoom and see more folders namely the android folder which has game save data and other odd ball files. When hooked to a pc its blank. With MTP it seems all your allowed to do is transfer music, video and pics.

Malcus1 said:
Does MTP have anything to do with file size limit? I've seen posted on this forum that you can't load video files larger than 4gb onto the Xoom because of FAT32, is that still the case?
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Still haven't got around to testing (so many things to try out!), but in some of the video threads, I've been told XOOM uses EXT4 format not FAT32, and thus, should not have that 4GB limit. I've been re-encoding video files to meet XOOM's current playback limitations, and have been reducing them to sub 4GB anyway, so I haven't tested that for myself.

[Q] (question)Does the gallery app auto detect the photo on USB drive or HDD?

Hi,just one quick question,does the gallery app in honeycomb detect the media files on usb drive that plugged in the dock?
if it doesn't,anyway to enable it or other apps can do this job???

It should just treat any external storage like any SD card, ie it should scan it and add media to gallery. This might take some time if the drive is large.

Thanks mate...I'll get my tablet in few days time,will try it soon...hope it does the job...I don't wanna view picture on external storage by using file manager which is pretty annoying and lame...

i could be wrong about it, but the other day when i stuck in an sd card, the gallery didn't recognize the pictures. Maybe I didn't wait long enough, but I remember I was kind of surprised about it. Could be since an eternal device maps to /Removable/whatever/ instead of /sdcard/
I think I ended up copying all the pictures to local storage just so they'd show up.
I hope that's something that changes though cause it sure isn't very intuitive...

OMG,thats bad...
I hope some one can clarify this statement...can someone test this for me?cause the device(16GB) is now shipping to me,and i got lot of photo(about 5MB per image) in my usb drive and HDD.I don't want to copy all of them to the internal storage.
Please,someone please test for me...

sylau90 said:
OMG,thats bad...
I hope some one can clarify this statement...can someone test this for me?cause the device(16GB) is now shipping to me,and i got lot of photo(about 5MB per image) in my usb drive and HDD.I don't want to copy all of them to the internal storage.
Please,someone please test for me...
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I just tried it out and plugged in some cheap USB thumb drive. The picture I uploaded didn't show up in the stock gallery (or I didn't see it because there's already too much crap on my internal storage). However, there shpuld be other gallery apps that are Android version and screen agnostic that should do the job, so don't worry mate
Oh, and I tried ScanMedia app to rescan after plugging it in, too. But I waited only for like 30 seconds, so it might take longer.

The built in gallery does not pick up images from external drives other than the micro SD slot..
HOWEVER
This app does:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder&feature=search_result
and very quickly too.

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I just tried it out and plugged in some cheap USB thumb drive. The picture I uploaded didn't show up in the stock gallery (or I didn't see it because there's already too much crap on my internal storage). However, there shpuld be other gallery apps that are Android version and screen agnostic that should do the job, so don't worry mate
Oh, and I tried ScanMedia app to rescan after plugging it in, too. But I waited only for like 30 seconds, so it might take longer.
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hi,thanks mate...for your fast response...
So,what do you mean is,after i plugged in the usb thumb drive,i have to wait for awhile or use the scanmedia app?

QuickPic is so much better than the stock gallery app....

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QuickPic is so much better than the stock gallery app....
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Thanks...does it handle photos on HDD and USB thumb drive well??

Iconia and Canon/Nikon DSLR?

While still waiting for my unit. Anybody use there Iconia together with a Digital SLR on the field photoshoot?

So far only for viewing. The CF files (shoot both Cr2 and JPG) are readable through a USB memory card adapter.
Don't think you can tether for remote shooting like a PC, no Android app from Canon.
Sure wish I could color correct the screen!

MLT2004 said:
So far only for viewing. The CF files (shoot both Cr2 and JPG) are readable through a USB memory card adapter.
Don't think you can tether for remote shooting like a PC, no Android app from Canon.
Sure wish I could color correct the screen!
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I wonder if the DSLR can be connected directly via USB. But a card reader sounds a better option. Thanks.

I connected my Olympus epl1 to my Iconia with no problems. I used it to view photos and as storage when I ran out of space on the memory card. It recognized my camera with no problem.

My Nikon D70 connects happily to my Iconia A500.

I can successfully view & copy photos directly from my E-PL1, via USB starage connection.

Thanks for the reply. This is the type of device I have been waiting for to partner with my DSLR.

Can you view canon raw file on the a500? If so, what do you use?
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I tried hooking a Nikon DS3000 up to my A500 this morning with a direct cable. Using File manager HD I was not able to get to the device as external USB storage. Then I used a memory card reader and got to the pics no problem.
I saw someone program a 'photobooth' style app for the I ipad, would be cool to have that with android. I'd be 2/3rds the way to having photobooth equipment to rent out to weddings, I'd just need a printer.
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no raw support at all with the Gallery (ipad has)

Follw this guy
http://www.anthonymandra.com/RawDroid/
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.anthonymandra.rawdroid
There is a thread here on XDA but I'm having trouble finding it.
When I do I'll post it.

For canon dslr I use cr2 thumbnailer its awesome works perfectly to view and transfer, I would recomend not directly pluggin your dslr in to the tab, there's plenty of issues that could screw your camera up just use the card reader its like 5$ for one. Some devs could make bank off of developing things for dslrs i have plenty of ideas just can't create them.

AZDR1V3R said:
For canon dslr I use cr2 thumbnailer its awesome works perfectly to view and transfer, I would recomend not directly pluggin your dslr in to the tab, there's plenty of issues that could screw your camera up just use the card reader its like 5$ for one. Some devs could make bank off of developing things for dslrs i have plenty of ideas just can't create them.
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Hhmm? Is it because the Honeycomb creates new folder when ever an external storage is plug in? (I noticed this when I plug in my flash drive while testing the unit in the store).

Jun Austria said:
Hhmm? Is it because the Honeycomb creates new folder when ever an external storage is plug in? (I noticed this when I plug in my flash drive while testing the unit in the store).
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Yeah i mean could corrupt the cameras firmware or possibly wipe your SD card of all those beautiful pictures, computers aren't perfect.

AZDR1V3R said:
For canon dslr I use cr2 thumbnailer its awesome works perfectly to view and transfer
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is it sutable for transfer pairs of jpeg+raw?
ipad, if you know, can import jpegs, raws or pairs jpeg+raw, shows them correctly (only 1 image per pair), remove pairs...

hjugo said:
is it sutable for transfer pairs of jpeg+raw?
ipad, if you know, can import jpegs, raws or pairs jpeg+raw, shows them correctly (only 1 image per pair), remove pairs...
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Your talking about when you shoot and it saves both jpeg and raw, I havwnt used it this week but if I can remeber you can transfer any saved file, the jpeg and raw should be next to each other since theyd have the same file name just
Just download it. Very small app, they just came out with it so expect updates.

[Q] Storage Issue [Solved]

This is about the lack of storage. Everyone seems to be happy with the plugging in of the usb and removing it whenever it is not needed.This to me seems long as you have to pen a file manager to see your files and obviously cannot install apps on it. I was wondering if we could put the actual android os onto the stick so we boot the phone off of it so we can also install apps? Just an idea.

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This is about the lack of storage. Everyone seems to be happy with the plugging in of the usb and removing it whenever it is not needed.This to me seems long as you have to pen a file manager to see your files and obviously cannot install apps on it. I was wondering if we could put the actual android os onto the stick so we boot the phone off of it so we can also install apps? Just an idea.
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For that to work you would need OTG working, it isn't supported currently. Even the 8GB model has more than enough storage for system files, apps and their associated data; its people that like to carry around huge music or video libraries that find it inadequate. BTW box.com is offering 50GB of free storage for any LG phone this month, embrace the cloud people.