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Okay, I hate to be that newbie but guess what? Ugh, I have to be.
I want to add music to my phone but I don't know how. I don't even have a itunes, zune, etc. account. Do I need one of those?
Do they have to be added to the computer first?
Help!!!!
I don't even know where to start...
I'm A Dork Fish said:
Okay, I hate to be that newbie but guess what? Ugh, I have to be.
I want to add music to my phone but I don't know how. I don't even have a itunes, zune, etc. account. Do I need one of those?
Do they have to be added to the computer first?
Help!!!!
I don't even know where to start...
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Welcome...uh, DorkFish lol.
The best place to start is the stickied thread at the top of this section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663845
And this set of tips for new users:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=688928
Now, for your immediate question...
First, you don't need any other tools than you already have, other than you do need to have the music on your PC to start with, in a folder you can access easily.
Now, connect the phone to your PC with the USB cable, and an option should appear on your phone's screen to choose "disk drive" mode, click that, then "ok" on the screen. Your phone is now connected to your PC just like any external drive, and you can now directly access the contents of the phone's storage card this way. So, just create a folder on the card there called "music", and copy the files you want into that folder. Now that they're there, once you disconnect the phone from the USB again, your phone's music player(s) can now access and play that music.
sirphunkee said:
Welcome...uh, DorkFish lol.
The best place to start is the stickied thread at the top of this section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663845
And this set of tips for new users:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=688928
Now, for your immediate question...
First, you don't need any other tools than you already have, other than you do need to have the music on your PC to start with, in a folder you can access easily.
Now, connect the phone to your PC with the USB cable, and an option should appear on your phone's screen to choose "disk drive" mode, click that, then "ok" on the screen. Your phone is now connected to your PC just like any external drive, and you can now directly access the contents of the phone's storage card this way. So, just create a folder on the card there called "music", and copy the files you want into that folder. Now that they're there, once you disconnect the phone from the USB again, your phone's music player(s) can now access and play that music.
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Good Work Sir! Brilliantly put!
I found a nifty little program that will change the icon your device displays when connected as USB Mass storage.
You just have to find a corresponding .ico file
Heres the program: SevenDriveIconChanger
http://www.mediafire.com/?mmkzmmt5tug
And attached is a Nexus One Windows icon and the 7changer app in a zip
You need an *.ico-file to use the IconChanger, I converted it and attached it in the ZIP-archive for maximum enjoyment.
Iconchanger? I just have an autorun.inf on the root of my SD card pointing to an icon.
Rusty! said:
Iconchanger? I just have an autorun.ini on the root of my SD card pointing to an icon.
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Dammit, beat me to it!
Code:
[autorun]
icon=x.ico
Save as autorun.ini in /sdcard/ along with x.ico, job done.
The autorun.ini doesnt work for me.
lorin.bute said:
The autorun.ini doesnt work for me.
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You didn't save it as autorun.ini.txt did you?
Oh, and you have to have autorun enabled...
Edit: Also, try calling it "autorun.inf" (no quotes). Should do essentially the same thing.
b0dge said:
Edit: Also, try calling it "autorun.inf" (no quotes). Should do essentially the same thing.
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Nail. Head.
It should be called autorun.inf, I made a typo
I haven't renamed it with .txt. I don't like using autorun for any kind of storage i insert into my PC so i set it to be off.
Maybe that's why it doesn't work. A Nexus One icon is not worth turning it back on.
Another option (Windows only) is USBDLM. With it you can configure icon, pre-assigned drive letter, drive/device label (as shown in explorer), and a raft load of other choices. It can run as a service and has x64 support, but requires direct editing of the .ini file (and manual installation if I remember correctly).
For example: On my desktop and notebook - Nexus One is always [N:], G1 is always [G:], backup drive is always [B:] (all with custom icons), regardless of which USB port I plug in to or what else is plugged in (those letters are never assigned to other devices).
It takes a bit of time investment up front, but is well worth it if you either need or want more configuration options for your external storage.
HydrantHunter said:
backup drive is always [B:]
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Wow, I haven't had a drive B in a long time. But not nearly as long as a drive A. I'd probably be a little freaked out if I set up a system like yours
Clarkster said:
Wow, I haven't had a drive B in a long time. But not nearly as long as a drive A. I'd probably be a little freaked out if I set up a system like yours
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It took some getting used to, but now that it's habit I actually get kinda freaked if I'm backing up to (or restoring from) something other than B:
DVD-RW=X:, Daemon-Tools=Y:, DVD-ROM=Z:
Always have to double take on other people's Windows boxes when looking for optical media. My system is definitely mine.
What's the proper way to copy a file that I had downloaded to my PC into the internal storage card?
I've chosen the mass storage mode, and connected the cable. WHen I go to the PC's explorer, under my computer, I see a removable disk E and F. But when I click on them trying to open it, it says "Please insert a disk into drive".
Anyone knows why I can open up the removable disk and drag my file into it?
Me:You silly and stupid fool. Don't you know that after connecting the cable, you need to pull down the notification bar, click on the usb connected message, then on there, choose to mount the USB?
Another me: Oh, I thought in the setting, I've already chosen the mounted option, so why mount again?
Me: Don't ask me. Just do it that way.
Another me: Okay. Sounds stupide to me, but as long as it works, I'm happy.
Me: And don't forget to go to the notification panel to turn it off after you finish using it.
Another: Okay okay. Don't need to scream at me.
you make me dream of a better winmo (not winmo7)
robnil; said:
you make me dream of a better winmo (not winmo7)
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You like Kin?
eaglesteve said:
Me:You silly and stupid fool. Don't you know that after connecting the cable, you need to pull down the notification bar, click on the usb connected message, then on there, choose to mount the USB?
Another me: Oh, I thought in the setting, I've already chosen the mounted option, so why mount again?
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I think this is maybe an indication that you don't havehave the proper drivers installed. I had a similar problem in the past and it cleared itself up, looking back it was probably cleared up after installing kies and the drivers as I no longer need to mount.
wow, we think alike ... meet me, myself, and my other self
eaglesteve said:
Me:You silly and stupid fool. Don't you know that after connecting the cable, you need to pull down the notification bar, click on the usb connected message, then on there, choose to mount the USB?
Another me: Oh, I thought in the setting, I've already chosen the mounted option, so why mount again?
Me: Don't ask me. Just do it that way.
Another me: Okay. Sounds stupide to me, but as long as it works, I'm happy.
Me: And don't forget to go to the notification panel to turn it off after you finish using it.
Another: Okay okay. Don't need to scream at me.
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How do I connect my Nexus 4 to a Windows PC, so as to transfer my files ? I cant use LG PC Suite V, even though its a LG device ! So my question is it possible to manage my Nexxi with a pc suite, Like I used to do it with my previous android devices ? :cyclops:
This is my first Nexus device(which is by far the super awesome device i have ever had), so please dont mind if I am missing something very obvious.
Just use a USB cable and connect your N4 to your windows PC. You should be able to transfer files using window explorer.
As far as I know all the suites you are talking about are made by the manufacturers for phones running their own UI's, Sense, TouchWiz, etc. I use Windows Media Player to sync music, photos and videos with my N4. You can also just drag and drop files into it if need be. While WMP doesn't quite do all that a suite does, backup is one thing, it is sufficient for what I need to get done.
If both the pc and cell are connected to wireless use airdroid. Cant get any easier than that.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid
Definitely airdroid, it works like a charm.
junks2010 said:
Just use a USB cable and connect your N4 to your windows PC. You should be able to transfer files using window explorer.
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Yes. I did that, but nothing came up i could not browse through the phone memory.. Although there was a eject nexus 4 in the right bottom bar ( like it comes when you connect a pen drive or an external hard disk), but i don't see nothing connected to browse in my computer.
kzoodroid said:
As far as I know all the suites you are talking about are made by the manufacturers for phones running their own UI's, Sense, TouchWiz, etc. I use Windows Media Player to sync music, photos and videos with my N4. You can also just drag and drop files into it if need be. While WMP doesn't quite do all that a suite does, backup is one thing, it is sufficient for what I need to get done.
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I will surely try it out tomorrow. Thanks for the info. BTW I am using Windows 8
David ! said:
If both the pc and cell are connected to wireless use airdroid. Cant get any easier than that.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid
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jhock said:
Definitely airdroid, it works like a charm.
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Well since i use my desktop i don't have wireless access. thanks for replying though:thumbup:
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Try installing the drivers from pda.net. They will allow you to transfers the files. You can also use - WMP, iTunes etc too.
ak700 said:
Try installing the drivers from pda.net. They will allow you to transfers the files. You can also use - WMP, iTunes etc too.
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PDA.NET ? Is that a link to some website ? Cause i am not able to open it. Right WMP, I am gonna try as soon as i catch hold of my PC
Sent from my Nexus 4
gameme said:
PDA.NET ? Is that a link to some website ? Cause i am not able to open it. Right WMP, I am gonna try as soon as i catch hold of my PC
Sent from my Nexus 4
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If you do a search on pdanet, you'll see it's an app that has almost every freaking driver imaginable.
Did it finnaly ! I could connect it VIA AirDroid with USB tethering ON. Just like wireless connection, Airdroid supports connection via USB too.
Actually you should be able to just plug it in and browse the phone through windows explorer (kinda like a usb hard drive). Dont think air droid is necessary for usb.
Especially since you have the option to eject it from your pc i don't think its a driver issue.
I once had a similiar issue to yours and what i did was go into settings > storage > the menu button (the 3 vertical dots in the upper right) > usb computer connection > and check MTP. For some reason it was not checked.
coinsk said:
Actually you should be able to just plug it in and browse the phone through windows explorer (kinda like a usb hard drive). Dont think air droid is necessary for usb.
Especially since you have the option to eject it from your pc i don't think its a driver issue.
I once had a similiar issue to yours and what i did was go into settings > storage > the menu button (the 3 vertical dots in the upper right) > usb computer connection > and check MTP. For some reason it was not checked.
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Yes, but the actually problem, some time ago I had installed the ADB drivers, thinking that I had to install some driver to connect my device. Yesterday, Saw that this caused the problem and neither the windows media player nor the explorer could browser through the phone memory.
After uninstalling that driver for good, I could connect easily, although it shows as a media device and I cannot get to see the list of folders in explorer, hence I started searching for AirDroid using USB. And Voila !!
So let me get this straight... I just bought my Nexus 4. The last Android phone I had was a Galaxy Nexus, and I could simply open Windows Explorer, and drag n drop any file I pleased. Simple.
Now with this phone, I can't do that. For example, a zip file, keep getting the error "Cannot Copy Item". This is with MTP on. I haven't tried the cable that the phone came with, but would that really make a difference? I tried different folders too.
Am I missing something?
UPDATE: So I tried a new text file, and it worked... My zip file was 11mb. I'm guessing it only recognizes certain file types in MTP? If so, guess I'll have to use something like AirDroid
I can see most of the things that are on my phone from the desktop, but it seems like a lot of stuff is missing...
I checked in the connection settings, MTP is selected, and on my desktop I selected "Show hidden files". I can access the N4 from My Computer, and I see a lot of folders, music shows up fine. But for example I can't see web pages that I've saved using OffBrowser. From the phone I can use the X-Plore app to view the files I have in the phone's memory, and from there I can see that OffBroswer has saved over 250 MBs worth of web pages. But when I try to drag-and-drop them to the desktop, Windows Explorer tells me the OffBroswer has 1 byte of storage in use.
As I said, I made sure to show any hidden files, so why aren't all of the files showing up. Anyone have any idea?
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Same with the Opera browser. I've been saving a handful of webpages using Opera Mobile and I wanted to copy them onto my desktop, but they don't seem to show up in Windows Explorer, I just see a lot of TMP files in the Opera folder.
Screw it. I just use Airdroid now. So easy and great features.
Sent from my Nexus 4
gameme said:
Yes. I did that, but nothing came up i could not browse through the phone memory.. Although there was a eject nexus 4 in the right bottom bar ( like it comes when you connect a pen drive or an external hard disk), but i don't see nothing connected to browse in my computer.
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this might help : To connect nexus 4 to computer via usb:
plug in the usb , connect usb to phone . it will display the charging icon as battery will be charning. Go to settings -storage -on top right you will see 3 vertical “square dots” click it will say “usb computer connection” then it will give you two options a. MTP and PTP. Simply select MTP and you are good to go. It will now show nexus 4 as a usb drive on my computer.
I have many mp3 files on my computer from the last 20 years.. how do I copy them or otherwise get them onto my 6P if it is possible at all ?
Plug in your 6P to the computer and drag and drop them.
Yeah, it's no crapple device that you have to install special software for. The Nexus 6P 'just works'!
l'm not able to drag and drop music to the new phone. It doesn't work like a mass media storage thing. Please help!
Try Airdroid
This is retarded, there is no way for me to manage the phone content as I used to with other Nexus and Android phones, like moving music and photos.
glancer2315 said:
This is retarded, there is no way for me to manage the phone content as I used to with other Nexus and Android phones, like moving music and photos.
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You are making sure you change from 'charging' to 'file transfer', by pulling down the top bar, after plunging in your USB cable, right?
vinokirk said:
You are making sure you change from 'charging' to 'file transfer', by pulling down the top bar, after plunging in your USB cable, right?
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This....
This caught me off guard the first time too. It's set to "charge only" by default'.... So you can see your phone from your computer, but not access it.
Nexus 6P is seen on windows file manager yet it says "this folder is empty"
I have an MP3 Media Pad. It is an amazing device. The Huawei program Hisuit stinks. It doesn't work to transfer music or audio. Why they didn't include audio transfers is beyond me. I found a program called Syncios and uninstalled the Hisuit. Syncios has to be installed properly but the directions are pretty simple. I also didn't like the Huawei launcher so I downloaded and installed the Google Now launcher from Playstore. I am very pleased with this tablet. It has a better display, is faster and the speaker is much better than my friend's iPad. The most difficult thing about the installation is enabling developer options and then enable USB debugging. I had no problems installing Syncios and I'm by no means a techie. The only thing I lost was the Hisuit backup to my computer. I use the built in backup to my memory card, so no loss. I download pictures, video and music to my memory card. Syncios has a nag screen but I just close it and use the free basic program. I think this program will work was most Huawei products.
painfree said:
Nexus 6P is seen on windows file manager yet it says "this folder is empty"
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You don't need any software, but you do need the correct USB drivers installed on your PC, and your phone set to MTP file transfer. Then it is just drag and drop.