Hi
I have a new Nexus 6P. My previous phone was a Nexus 5.
Both are on stock 6.0.1 + root (both were rooted using NRT).
The problem is the new Nexus 6P have different notification sounds than the old Nexus 5. The files have the same name, they just sound different.
I've uploaded a short video that demonstrates the problem:
I can't post links, so please search youtube for "Nexus 5 & Nexus 6P different notification sounds" (uploaded by me - Eran Lotan)
How is it possible? (More important) How can I get back the good old notification sounds I am used to from the Nexus 5?
Can someone with both devices check and see if they have the same problem?
it's not a problem, that's just how it is.
Excuse me for asking - what do you mean by "that's just how it is"? Notification sounds are hardware related, and the fact that both devices run the exact same android version doesn't mean anything? Aren't notification sounds part of the operating system?
what I mean is, they sound different on the nexus 5 and the nexus 6p, even tho they have the same name
sounds are not "hardware related", they're just sound files.
I BELIEVE, but dont quote me, that you can just copy the sound files you want from your N5 and paste them over to the appropriate folder in your N6P... but dont quote me on that. Im sure someone who has tried it can chime in
Soulfly3 said:
what I mean is, they sound different on the nexus 5 and the nexus 6p, even tho they have the same name
sounds are not "hardware related", they're just sound files.
I BELIEVE, but dont quote me, that you can just copy the sound files you want from your N5 and paste them over to the appropriate folder in your N6P... but dont quote me on that. Im sure someone who has tried it can chime in
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And even if they are the exact same files, it doesn't mean the different audio systems from two different manufacturers will reproduce system sounds the same way.
stevemw said:
And even if they are the exact same files, it doesn't mean the different audio systems from two different manufacturers will reproduce system sounds the same way.
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Steve, please try and have a look in my video. It's not that is not exactly the same way. Itss completely different!! And they are supposed to be the same audio files.
elotan said:
Steve, please try and have a look in my video. It's not that is not exactly the same way. Itss completely different!! And they are supposed to be the same audio files.
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the sounds are different FOR EVERYONE.
why is this difficult?
Soulfly3 said:
the sounds are different FOR EVERYONE.
why is this difficult?
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This is difficult because I thought that if is the same OS version, and the same file name, the content would be the same as well.
I can't understand why would someone, on the same android version, make a sound file called "woof", and on the nexus 5 it be a "woof", but on the nexus 6p it will be called "woof" but it will actually be a "meow".
If you want to make a new sound file "meow" - make a new file with the name meow!
elotan said:
This is difficult because I thought that if is the same OS version, and the same file name, the content would be the same as well.
I can't understand why would someone, on the same android version, make a sound file called "woof", and on the nexus 5 it be a "woof", but on the nexus 6p it will be called "woof" but it will actually be a "meow".
If you want to make a new sound file "meow" - make a new file with the name meow!
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ha, Im not disagreeing with you. I miss the old sounds... but this is just how it is.
like I said, i THINK you can transfer the sound files over from the N5
elotan said:
Steve, please try and have a look in my video. It's not that is not exactly the same way. Itss completely different!! And they are supposed to be the same audio files.
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Eran, I'm sorry, i totally misunderstood what youi were getting at. After viewing your video I put my N5, N6 and N6P and performed the same test and you are absolutely right. It's not sa tonal difference, the same-named files are completely different between the N5 and the 6's! They match on the N6 and N6P. I guess Google decided on different sounds for the ringtone and notification sound names.
Thanks, I guess I'll just have to live with that.
If you found locate the notification sound file you could copy it to the Notifications (or Ringtones) folder in Main storage on the 6P. Rename the file (i.e., Callisto2.*) so you can identify it. Then change the notification sound.
If the new file is not listed you may need to reboot or wait a period of time for the system to rescan the device (both of these have worked for me in the past).
Thanks, I'll try it.
elotan said:
Hi
I have a new Nexus 6P. My previous phone was a Nexus 5.
Both are on stock 6.0.1 + root (both were rooted using NRT).
The problem is the new Nexus 6P have different notification sounds than the old Nexus 5. The files have the same name, they just sound different.
I've uploaded a short video that demonstrates the problem:
I can't post links, so please search youtube for "Nexus 5 & Nexus 6P different notification sounds" (uploaded by me - Eran Lotan)
How is it possible? (More important) How can I get back the good old notification sounds I am used to from the Nexus 5?
Can someone with both devices check and see if they have the same problem?
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I use fx File Explorer:
1. Copy the .ogg files you need from the Nexus 5 ( /system/media/audio/notifications ) to the Download directory, then connect the N5 to your desktop PC and copy the files to your PC (or email the files to yourself and download the files to the Download folder on the 6P).
2. Connect the 6P to the PC and set the USB mode to File Transfer.
3. Move the files to the Notifications directory on the 6P.
In Settings, change the Default notification ringtone: you will see double entries for some of the ringtones; the second one will probably be the sound file from the N5.
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elotan said:
Hi
I have a new Nexus 6P. My previous phone was a Nexus 5.
Both are on stock 6.0.1 + root (both were rooted using NRT).
The problem is the new Nexus 6P have different notification sounds than the old Nexus 5. The files have the same name, they just sound different.
I've uploaded a short video that demonstrates the problem:
I can't post links, so please search youtube for "Nexus 5 & Nexus 6P different notification sounds" (uploaded by me - Eran Lotan)
How is it possible? (More important) How can I get back the good old notification sounds I am used to from the Nexus 5?
Can someone with both devices check and see if they have the same problem?
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I use fx File Explorer:
1. Copy the .ogg files you need from the Nexus 5 ( /system/media/audio/notifications ) to the Download directory, then connect the N5 to your desktop PC and copy the files to your PC (or email the files to yourself and download the files to the Download folder on the 6P).
2. Connect the 6P to the PC and set the USB mode to File Transfer.
3. Move the files to the Notifications directory on the 6P.
In Settings, change the Default notification ringtone: you will see double entries for some of the ringtones; the second one will probably be the sound file from the N5.
Thanks
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Thanks
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Glad to help. Enjoy!
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On the Dream's and the Sapphire's native browser, where do the media files save to?
For example, go to myxer.com and save a ringtone (.mp3 extension)... what is the path the file is saved to?
/sdcard/download/
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/sdcard/download/
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nope! That's why i asked.
try downloading an mp3 file by simply tapping on it. does not save to the SD card.
In the future, mention that in the original post - saves at least 2 posts....
I looked, and couldn't find it. Browser cache?
-bZj
Yeah, you're right. Someone I was talking to said they applied them as ringtones but in fact, that's not possible if downloaded through the browser. Damn browser. Well i would ask where the browser cache is but it not longer matters to me because it's now irrelevant. Thanks for your help down8!
But i am curious, what exactly did you want me to post in the first message? i mean, the reply was an assumption not an answer. I asked a specific question, listed the environment, and got an incorrect answer...
/sdcard/download/
^^ If you've looked in the normal places mention it, so ppl don't suggest it.
We do need some better control of downloads.
-bZj
I don't know if things have changed with the Eclair Browser, but I'm running CM with the Eclair Browser and I downloaded a SuperMario mp3 just a week ago and it did download to /sdcard/download/
It depends, actually. More info would have been helpful, but is not required. If you get a good file explorer, you can change where items are downloaded to.
It is ludicrous to expect a poster to have all information available, put it into the first post, and have it all make sense. Just post what you know and ignore the whiney trolls.
Myxer.com, I downloaded things from there. I think that they have it download to either /system/media/audio/(ringtones, notifications, or alarms) or it downloads to /sdcard/media/audio/(ringtones, notifications, or alarms)
one chooser thing
I think this because when I used to download from there I never got the sounds in my download folder, BUT they showed up in the ringtone chooser thing
t1n0m3n said:
It is ludicrous to expect a poster to have all information available, put it into the first post, and have it all make sense. Just post what you know and ignore the whiney trolls.
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If you are looking for something, and asking for help, it makes perfect sense to mention where you already looked. This is advice for life, sweetie.
-bZj
I present to you a FAQ for newcomers or the generally uninformed to find quick answers.
General
Q: What is a ROM?
A: A ROM is a complete system image of the Android operating system. For much more detailed info, read here.
Q: How do I install a ROM?
A: ROMs can be flashed once you have rooted your phone and flashed a custom recovery image. After that, you can apply a rom zip via the recovery menu. Detailed info here.
Q: Where can I find more info about ROMs?
A: In the two links above.
Q: What is Apps2SD and how do I use it?
A:Apps2SD is a script that will do exactly as it implies so you are no longer limited to your phone's internal storage. First you must be running a custom ROM that supports it and secondly you need to format your SD card as FAT+ext2. Once that requirement is met, the rest will be automatic. Alternative you could install a2sd on stock rom manually if you wanted to for whatever reason. Warning: Formatting your SD card will erase ALL of the data on it. If you want to keep it, make a backup.
Q: All the Market downloads are stalling. How can I fix this?
A: Sign into Gtalk. The two are closely related even though you'd never guess. For an in-depth discussion head over to this thread.
Q: How do I sign my zip or apk?
A: First you must have java installed on whatever OS you're running. Windows users download the Win-sign.zip attachment. Linux users download Linux-sign.zip attachment.
HTC Hero Specific
Q: How do I root my Sprint CDMA Hero?
A: You've got a few options concerning this. There's the auto-root, flashrec method, and asroot2 method.
Q: How can I remove pre-installed apps?
A: Head on over to How remove apps thread for detailed instructions.
Q: How can I get rid of ringtones and notifications I've downloading from showing up in the Music app and use them without downloading a Market app?
A: Create a folder in the root of your SD card called "media" and a folder called "audio" inside that one. Inside the "audio" folder, create a "notifications", "ringtones", or "alarms" depending on your needs and place the files in the desired folder. Example: media>audio>ringtones>custom-ringtone.mp3
Q: How can I tether my Hero to my PC?
A: You've got several options here. There's Wifi Tether, EasyTether, PDAnet, or without any app! You can read up respectively on each of the apps listed about to learn more about which might be best for you. Now, here's how you can tether without any of that stuff.
Step 1: Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable and make sure all other forms of internet are disconnected.
Step 2: Install HTC Sync.
Step 3: On your phone go to Settings>Wireless controls and enable Mobile networking sharing. Your PC will try to recognize your phone and install proper drivers and will probably fail. So do it manually using the drivers from HTC Sync located in the directory you installed it. PC should be recognizing your phone now if done properly.
Step 3: Within the Wireless controls menu go into Mobile network settings and change Mode of operation to 1x only.
Step 4: Go back one menu to the Wireless controls and turn off the Mobile network. Now, turn Mobile network back on and enable Mobile network sharing as quickly as possible.This may take a couple of tries. If you did this fast enough you'll get a message saying HTC sync is disable but you won't get Error 67.
Step 5: Change your Mode of Operation back to Hybrid and enjoy.
Leave a suggestion if there's something you think should be added.
Me likes.
Though I think that this would work best as a Wiki so that other informed users can add to it as things come up and we dont have to rely on just one user/dev to maintain it.
Thanks for taking the initiative on this, I am getting quite tired of all the useless threads and continuous thread hijacking over issues that have already been covered 20 times. I dont have all day to read through all the BS that has been filling up the threads lately.
Almost 200 views and no suggestions?
I don't know if this is up you guys' alley, but if any Cricket folks could put together a step-by-step on how to flash to Cricket, especially how to flash with sms/data working, that would be so helpful.
Something else that I can't find good and thorough instructions for is the Cricket broadband workaround, where (if I understand correctly), you use your Cricket USB Broadband modem for all data on the Hero via proxying into it. All I really find on the latter is vague directions to use Anycut/Bettercut and no details about what to do in either program or how to input proxy settings. The most detailed guide I was able to find seems to actually be for a different model phone, since the instructions either only relate to WM or a GSM Hero.
I am trying to figure this out, and if I do before anyone else straightens it out, I'll write something up. I know how annoying it is to get the same questions over and over in these forums. (I've tried my best to help out the Axim x51v community at HTCGeeks with these kinds of things.)
At any rate, it would be awesome to see some more Cricket Hero chatter, even if it isn't revelations, on this thread. I know we're out there lurking, appearing to be Sprinties.
theresthatguy said:
Almost 200 views and no suggestions?
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I think this would be great for all people that take time to read before posting.but most the post are people not caring enough about their device to read the great info already provided for them. I'm goin to pm u a crazy idea I have.
This is a great idea, whether it is a wiki or a thread.
One question though, don't you need to put a blank "nomedia" file in the ringtones folder?
watzone69 said:
This is a great idea, whether it is a wiki or a thread.
One question though, don't you need to put a blank "nomedia" file in the ringtones folder?
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nope. I have lots of random mp3s and stuff i use for ringtones and notifs and i do exactly like above and none of it shows up in the music app.
theresthatguy said:
nope. I have lots of random mp3s and stuff i use for ringtones and notifs and i do exactly like above and none of it shows up in the music app.
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Mine is the same. Im just organized, just now realized that it is like that lol.
watzone69 said:
One question though, don't you need to put a blank "nomedia" file in the ringtones folder?
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I use that 'trick' to hide certain pics from the album.
Negrito said:
I use that 'trick' to hide certain pics from the album.
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Can you explain this album trick?
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Can you explain this album trick?
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The trick is create a file any directory, that want to hide from Music & Gallery, called ".nomedia".
To make a .nomedia file, just take an empty .txt file and rename it.
How about a Q&A on how to sign an .apk
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Can you explain this album trick?
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See Below. Then, personally, I hide the folder severals folders deep in the most random place i can think of in the file directory.
gu1dry said:
The trick is create a file any directory, that want to hide from Music & Gallery, called ".nomedia".
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Exactly.
watzone69 said:
To make a .nomedia file, just take an empty .txt file and rename it.
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Thats what i did, but it didint work on my MacBook, so i did it at work on my Win98 box.
derekstory said:
How about a Q&A on how to sign an .apk
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Deal.
edit: windows or linux?
I have a notifications and ringtones folder on the root of the SD card and works, but some people prefer just 1 folder that contains both I guess.
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Deal.
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Windows for me
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theresthatguy said:
Deal.
edit: windows or linux?
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derekstory said:
Windows for me
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Linux for me!
I literally just installed Mint on an old PC of mine.
If you're short on time though, windows would be good enough (and much appreciated).
No Mac love? Wait, can it even be done in OS X?
Negrito said:
No Mac love? Wait, can it even be done in OS X?
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haven't come across a single bit of info of rom cooking/dev work on mac.
edit: plus i don't own a mac and pretty much have never used one.
theresthatguy said:
haven't come across a single bit of info of rom cooking/dev work on mac.
edit: plus i don't own a mac and pretty much have never used one.
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i think this is because (almost) EVERYONE that owns a mac also owns a iphone...annnd a ipod....and a macbook....and a ipad....and don't need to develop android software because they have something with a shiny apple on it.
nothing against you, Negrito but most people (that i know...personally) who use macs are completely nuts for apple. hardcore apple fanboys.
my "friend" won't even hold my hero, i think he thinks it will convert him...and he knows that i know this...
I searched "nfc", but couldn't find an answer. How do I perform a NFC transfer with another Nexus 4? It looks so simple on the Samsung commercials; simply touch the two, back to back. I assume both must, somehow, have NFC enabled, or is it always enabled? Then, I assume one must have the transfer item open? It seems to be an easy way for my wife and I to transfer data between our Nexus 4's. But, I don't know how to go about doing it. Thanks for all help.
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I searched "nfc", but couldn't find an answer. How do I perform a NFC transfer with another Nexus 4? It looks so simple on the Samsung commercials; simply touch the two, back to back. I assume both must, somehow, have NFC enabled, or is it always enabled? Then, I assume one must have the transfer item open? It seems to be an easy way for my wife and I to transfer data between our Nexus 4's. But, I don't know how to go about doing it. Thanks for all help.
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Well you have to turn on the nfc chip on the device through settings>wireless and networks>nfc and the android beam in the same menu. Then you open up your media on the device i.e. a picture then you want to share then touch the back of the devices to each other. Note both devices need to on and not in sleep for this to work. after they are touching a space background appears around the media you are sharing then. Once it appears then click the media on the device that you are sharing in the space screen then bam! That person now has that picture or whatever you are sharing.
Happy Beaming!
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Well you have to turn on the nfc chip on the device through settings>wireless and networks>nfc and the android beam in the same menu. Then you open up your media on the device i.e. a picture then you want to share then touch the back of the devices to each other. Note both devices need to on and not in sleep for this to work. after they are touching a space background appears around the media you are sharing then. Once it appears then click the media on the device that you are sharing in the space screen then bam! That person now has that picture or whatever you are sharing.
Happy Beaming!
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I did the same thing and Google play opens.. When I tried sending a mp3 his Google play opened and vice versa. Did exactly what you said. any help on the same?
Rohit02 said:
I did the same thing and Google play opens.. When I tried sending a mp3 his Google play opened and vice versa. Did exactly what you said. any help on the same?
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Use a file manager and beam the mp3 file through there
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I use this for large files. Works really well..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5tYWplZGV2LnN1cGVyYmVhbSJd
Hello everyone this is my first post I'm this forum, and I just have what I hope will be a simple question.
The clicking is not horrible, but want to change that to something else. An mp3 or sound effect of my choice.
From what I've gathered, I'll need to root my Nexus 7 32GB (original) and then
Replace the file with a file name of my choosing, with the same file extension.
Please let me know if there's an app out there that will accomplish this simple request with a simple solution. All I can change for the time being is the notification sound.
I work for Radioshack and intend to become knowledgeable about android options. Also, since I'm new to rooting and its potential, any and all advice will be appreciated.
email me if you wish [email protected]
You could at least silence the touch sounds in Settings > Sound > uncheck Touch sounds.
It's like trying to change your car's ignition coils without opening the engine compartment... Not going to happen. To modify things at the /system level, you're going to have to root.
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Hello,
I just bought a Nexus 6P and had a hard time to transfer content from old iPhone 5S to 6P. There are a lot of free tutorials and recommendations on that, but up to now, only transferred the contacts. I also need to transfer text messages, music library and ebooks. Is there an all-in-one solution out there that would transfer those content more easily? free or paid one are welcome. It's just a pain to do it manually. thanks
As far as I'm aware there is no easy way to do that. I'm basing this in my experience moving from a iPhone 5S to a Note 4. iTunes really locks everything down.
I will tell you once you make the full transfer to Android its super easy to keep transferring and backing everything up.
I honestly gave up and starting new.
Sorry I can't help further.
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Found a lot by doing a Google search and it sounds like you might have already done that (?). I've been snapped at for not doing a Google search and I'm not going to do that to you. If you haven't already done it, use these search terms and a bunch of helpful pages will come up:
"transfer iphone to android"
"transfer text messages iphone to android"
Some of it seems like a pain but if you employ some patience, you should get what you want. I didn't see any all in one solutions which doesn't surprise me given Apple's strangle hold on its content. Like the previous poster said, once you get set up on Android, everything is seamlessly backed up in the cloud in a much more open format.
Make sure you load and use Google Photos along with Gmail (which includes calendar and contacts).
Welcome aboard!
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As far as I'm aware there is no easy way to do that. I'm basing this in my experience moving from a iPhone 5S to a Note 4. iTunes really locks everything down.
I will tell you once you make the full transfer to Android its super easy to keep transferring and backing everything up.
I honestly gave up and starting new.
Sorry I can't help further.
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well, i just gave up on iTunes. It's hard to use on Windows and mess up the phone if there was some mistake. anyway, thanks for your kind words. i am still looking for other solutions.
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Some of it seems like a pain but if you employ some patience, you should get what you want. I didn't see any all in one solutions which doesn't surprise me given Apple's strangle hold on its content. Like the previous poster said, once you get set up on Android, everything is seamlessly backed up in the cloud in a much more open format.
Make sure you load and use Google Photos along with Gmail (which includes calendar and contacts).
Welcome aboard!
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I already created an Google account when setting up the 6P and will do as suggested. I tried samsung smart watch, seems but it doesn't work in my case. And Huawei didn't have its own software to help user for the transfer.
You need to make your iPhone visable as a mass storage device. Also enable show hidden files in you're file explorer on your comp. Then you can manually pull the music off it and put it on you're nexus. It will take a long time to do but it's possible. I'm not sure what to do for other stuff though. But I know this works for music on the iPhone.
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You need to make your iPhone visable as a mass storage device. Also enable show hidden files in you're file explorer on your comp. Then you can manually pull the music off it and put it on you're nexus. It will take a long time to do but it's possible. I'm not sure what to do for other stuff though. But I know this works for music on the iPhone.
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Only photos are visible when using iPhone as a mass storage device on my windows pc. There is no option for music. Are they in hidden folder?