Is there a program that can sync my media to the Captivate's internal memory? I can't seem to get Kies to work, Itunes agent is only able to one playlist(or more, but then it just combines the playlist), and windows media player(which doesnt play nice with Itunes).
Right now I'm in the process of setting up songbird, which is capable of syncing to other android phones out of the box, besides that it has addons, based on FF, can import from Itunes, etc. All these features move it to the top of my list, but I just can't get it to work right. Any help?
Edit: I was able to sync pictures with songbird
Double Twist.
http://www.doubletwist.com/dt/Home/Index.dt
Its like itunes but for everything other than apple products.
and it does conversion on the fly, and a bunch of other awesome things.
This is what I did.
Google "Samsung captivate USB driver download" click on the actual Samsung site, find Samsung captivate on the list and click software and then click on the zip files. Then extract and install them while your Samsung is connected to the USB. Don't unmount or debug it at all. Ok now after the installation is complete restart the computer. After restart, log in and unplug the Samsung and replug it, it should work like what I did. Hopefully it help. If not let me know.
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seriously just download double twist.
click the link and watch the video on the front page, and you'll be convinced.
As for synchronization, I just plug em in and drag files into the device, as for music go to window media player and click on sync you can put music thru them. (As my first replied, make sure its on Samsung kie setting.)
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@Berserk87, thanks I would take a look into that. They are just like iTunes but it says beta ...
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I've also tried doubletwist, can't get that to work either, which makes me wonder whether I have the right drivers installed. Is there a way to delete all traces of the captivate from my computer and start from scratch? I use revo uninstaller but that on gets ride of Kies( i suppose).
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This is what I did.
Google "Samsung captivate USB driver download" click on the actual Samsung site, find Samsung captivate on the list and click software and then click on the zip files. Then extract and install them while your Samsung is connected to the USB. Don't unmount or debug it at all. Ok now after the installation is complete restart the computer. After restart, log in and unplug the Samsung and replug it, it should work like what I did. Hopefully it help. If not let me know.
Did you do this on x86 or x64? Win7 x64 users always seem to be having trouble with programs. "Don't unmount or debug it at all." So both USB Mass storage and debugging were off?
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I never heard there's x84 , but I know it happens to some users with window 7, x32 and x64. So I have 64bits and yeah set the Samsung as Samsung kie, turn off debug. Just go back to where it was first set when you got them.
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when i tried that it said the drivers were not signed, did it anyways but double twist still cant see it
Did you restart the computer after the software was installed? It should work since I did it on my girlfriends computer.
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Ok, So I completely removed everything Samsung, song, double twist, kies from my computer.
I'm going to try again...When I first connect it, should the mass storage be on or off? and in what mode should the phone be?(Kies, mass storage, PC internet, or media player?)
I'm using a HTC Desire, personally I've tried using DoubleTwist and found it ultra ultra slow. It seems to take forever ( hours ) to perform the synchronization between my itunes library (~30+gb worth of files) and phone (~7 gb).
Currently trying out Songbird, which seems to be much much faster. But I'm getting problems where the sync is incomplete and only maybe 3 out of 50 songs in a playlist actually gets transferred over. Bizarre.
Waiting to try out HTC Sync with iTunes.
Still hoping for some decent two-way sync like what I used to enjoy on my iPod.
Any idea how to do this on Ubuntu 10.04? I dual booted with Windows XP for my iPhone for 2 years and it sucked. I'd love to have my Captivate syncing with Ubuntu. Maybe Songbird? Rhythmbox? Thanks for the help.
OK, have it set as "Samsung kies", turn off the debugging. Then since you have the software installed, plug them in. And hey I send you private message hope you got it.
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Guys, if you want to sync the simple way. I would go with window media player sync. Seems quicker to me when I put songs in it.
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I have the same problem with the usb mtp driver on my phone.windows 7 x64 won't install it. Fails every time. I have installed and uninstalled every damn samsung related driver I could find, removed them from the registry, but still no luck. Maybe I will try it on one of my x86 machines later today.
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~.~ I wish this xda have Instant message so I can you guys out. I did the drivers again and it works for me. It might be something you guys didn't do, or miss out while doing it.
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doubletwist is a pretty good program to use..make sure its set to mass storage on ur device
I did exactly what you told me and it still didnt work. I think that im just going to use WMP, if I ever get it to see my phone
Oi. Lets see if this work the way I list.
(Before doing so, reset your phone as default or turn off the debugging, don't even unmount the storage. Have it set as Samsung Kies.)
I. Plug in your Samsung captivate, and let the window complete the search for MTP application drivers. It will say fail.
II. Since I can't post links here due to security from XDA. Try to bear with me a moment. http://www.samsung.com/us/support/detail/supportPrdDetail.do?menu=SP01&prd_ia_cd=01010100&prd_mdl_cd=SGH-I897ZKAATT&prd_mdl_name=SGH-I897&prd_ia_sub_class_cd=P (this should get you to the zip file)
III. Download it. Before extracting, create a new folder name Samsung captivateband drag that, zip file into the folder you just created. Then extract inside the folder.
IV. click where you see says install. You will be expecting 3 security pop ups requesting your permission. Proceed all 3.
V. You're all set and let the USB search device do their work. Those 2 things will fail tho. So after both says fail. Unplug your device and replug it.
Those step should work since I did it repeatly.
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Yesterday i got the Samsung Captivate, i used to have the iphone 3g.. so im completly new to this android thing. I have this basic/noob questions. How to upload my music files to my captivate? BTW, i only received a quickstart manual so its not useful at all.
I have windows 7 so when i tried to connect my phone to the computer via USB it says " Device driver software was not succesfully installed". So i cant see the device connected to the computer in order to paste my music files in there, but at least my captivate says its charging and stays locked, theres nothing i can do to my phone while its connected.
Is there any driver i need to install? cause i didnt receive any cd driver when i purchased my phone.
Ill apreciate if u guys help me plz.
NamelessGRL said:
Yesterday i got the Samsung Captivate, i used to have the iphone 3g.. so im completly new to this android thing. I have this basic/noob questions. How to upload my music files to my captivate? BTW, i only received a quickstart manual so its not useful at all.
I have windows 7 so when i tried to connect my phone to the computer via USB it says " Device driver software was not succesfully installed". So i cant see the device connected to the computer in order to paste my music files in there, but at least my captivate says its charging and stays locked, theres nothing i can do to my phone while its connected.
Is there any driver i need to install? cause i didnt receive any cd driver when i purchased my phone.
Ill apreciate if u guys help me plz.
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Start with this for drivers:
http://androidforums.com/samsung-captivate/123644-captivate-usb-drivers-links-here.html
And look through this if you have problems:
http://androidforums.com/samsung-captivate/124548-windows-cant-find-captivate.html
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Oh, and as far as I know there's no "iTunes" for Android so try this:
http://www.simplehelp.net/2009/07/29/how-to-copy-music-to-your-android-phone-from-windows/
thx!!! it helped a lot. Was more complicated than what i thought. Wasnt just download the driver but go to some options on my cell phone, pick usb mass storage the mount option n stuff like that but finally worked! xD
I might come up with some more questions tho.. till then!
i've heard a lot of people talk about double twist.
http://www.doubletwist.com/dt/Home/Index.dt
Id defineatly recommend double twist. Its really easy to use and I love that I can drag and drop videos into it and it will automatically convert it to the correct file type no matter what phone im using.
Also syncing play lists is really easy
soul4rent said:
i've heard a lot of people talk about double twist.
http://www.doubletwist.com/dt/Home/Index.dt
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Samsung has an app called Kies. For some reason it's hidden from the US however I was assured that downloading it from here: http://www.samsung.com/ae/consumer/...XSG/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=support
Will work just the same.
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Samsung has an app called Kies. For some reason it's hidden from the US however I was assured that downloading it from here:
Will work just the same.
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I downloaded kies as u said but its not working with my captivate for some reason. Says "Reconnect the device on Samsung Kies(PC Studio) mode. Kies doesn't support this connect mode"
Don't mess with kies, just use drag and drop for simplicity.
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Drag and drop is always easy, but Kies isn't bad for media management (also enables tethering if you select it under Settings->Applications->USB Settings) - you can find it here: http://www.all-samsungphones.com/samsung-wave-s8500-software-kiespc-sync-download.html/
I use Double Twist for my mac (just make sure for windows you have the drivers, you have the USB debugging active, and then you mount the drive) but i loved it. it transfered very easily. I was actually able to port over my itunes play lists and copy my old iphone playlist to my phone.
Ok, so i got my captivate and doubletwist on my mac and for the life of me my playlists in itunes will not show up on the phone. Only the songs show up is there a way to get the playlists in itunes to show up on the phone?
the playlists are in my phone. it is an m3u file, right?
other than that, i have no clue. I really don't have a use for play lists, I only put what songs I want in my playlist and sync it.
yes they are set as m3u and ive placed them in several locations on the phones memory but they will not show up on the phone its self only way i can get a playlist on there is to create one from the phone and thats kinda lame
Hey, long time XDA fan... short time account cred loser :crying:
Anyway just got the Note, and I'm liking it,but I got it for office use.
What is the best way/app to allow me to autosynch files when I export a note and connect my note via the cable?
The notes will contain highly sensitive data, so that removes the option for Cloud solutions unless you know that auto encrypts before synching.
Thanks, in advance!
Bumping for hope of an answer. This is becoming more important to my long term ownership as my workplace is looking to deploy new MDM and policy control around byod devices.
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Why don't you try something like Microsoft onenote but im not sure you can sync that without the cloud. If you don't really want to edit the notes you sync u can always save them as pdf's and copy them by usb cable
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The best way to sync your tablet with something like Dropbox is an app called DropSync. I recommend getting the paid version as it is far more powerful.
Unfortunately, Samsung chose a format for their Notes app that is unreadable by anything outside of another device running the same Notes app. Why they chose this obscure standard I don't know.
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I'm also very satisfied with Dropsync, but also very happy with SugarSync witch has better Win app and better folder setting. You can use my referral to get 500MB more.
https://www.sugarsync.com/referral?rf=d9vsa9metzoxm
Kies
androidjobe said:
Hey, long time XDA fan... short time account cred loser :crying:
Anyway just got the Note, and I'm liking it,but I got it for office use.
What is the best way/app to allow me to autosynch files when I export a note and connect my note via the cable?
The notes will contain highly sensitive data, so that removes the option for Cloud solutions unless you know that auto encrypts before synching.
Thanks, in advance!
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What about Kies? I haven't tried it yet, in fact I'm just now downloading it hoping to accomplish the same thing... even so, my use doesn't require such high standards for security. I'm hoping this can make a direct connection with my PC a lot more efficient in order to track order forms and job notifications without needing to print paper.
Hope this suggestion gives you something to work with.
:::Not sure, but thus far it seems like Kies just stores a back-up/recovery file to your computer. Not sure this is helpful but I'm still trying it out:::
Thanks for all the help. This will give me a few things to try.
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androidjobe said:
Hey, long time XDA fan... short time account cred loser :crying:
Anyway just got the Note, and I'm liking it,but I got it for office use.
What is the best way/app to allow me to autosynch files when I export a note and connect my note via the cable?
The notes will contain highly sensitive data, so that removes the option for Cloud solutions unless you know that auto encrypts before synching.
Thanks, in advance!
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The best way to sync in the office using the USB cable is with an app and computer software called "Local Sync". Sorry can't post links, but just search the goole play store.
It allows one to sync files from your Note 10.1 to your office computer w/o having to put files in the cloud. I have found it to be completely secure and reliable since its syncs over the USB cable not wireless.
You will need to also download and install the Windows program to run it. You will also need to intall the samsung drivers which means installing Samsung Kies onto your office computer.
With this app and computer software all my critical files between work and tablet are perfectly in sync.
Good luck
AlexDaryan
Syncme Wireless
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bv.wifisync&hl=de
OTG sync or file transfers seems to be a hassel. Can't you just use a card reader(SD, micro SD, M2, etc) to connect to your pc and and transfer files via the microSD Card. . No cables needed. Installing Kies means installing versions of Net Framework if you don't have it already installed. Real PIA to install AND uninstall. Isn't it a good idea to use the card reader for large files (under 4 GB)makes sense to me. Plus, you can take the card reader with you on when your away to transfer photos/files from your camera, cellphone, etc to the Note 10.1. Takes less battery power than OTA, correct?
I am trying to side load a 64mb app on my HTC arrive unlocked with leads rom. I have tries deploying it from sdk 7.1 to device and it comes back invalid cap. I downloaded - relax melodies directly from windows phone.com, manually. I tried the emulator and it doesn't seem to even work at all. I even tried to copy and paste right onto the phone and got invalid app. What is it im doing wrong. Thank you. Download from phone doesn't also work. I believe the file is too big
Can you explain the origin of the xap? Paid for ap, free app, etc, its very import!
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sorry for being unclear
the app is call relax melodies. Its an app and not an audio file. They offer a free download as well as a paid version. The problem like I said is that through the market place it stops and says attention needed Some apps can be too big to download from phone and try loading from desktop. Hit retry and I end up with the same. the problem is I can't seem to get any sideloading method to work. Thanks
maybe
try to copy it on your device connect to pc and use wmdc or similia to view and browse the folders on your phone (eg in the root) then use xap deployer in device to install (such custom roms have it pre loaded otherwise you will find everything on this forum)
hope this works (sometimes for me it worked)
remember that several paidapps are impossible to install due a signature restriction (or something like this)
You don't need to side load, what it means is connect to WiFi or connect to Zune with USB, that will allow you to install with no app size restrictions. If lets say you were to attempt to download an xap through illicit means, you will be unable to install it, not because of file size but because they are encrypted. If you download via the marketplace whilst connected to WiFi or Zune you should be fine
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I'm trying to transfer my pictures and videos from my Nexus 4. There is about 8GB. I first transferred them to my laptop and then plugged in the Nexus 5 to transfer them to the new phone.
The phones android.process.media keeps crashing 1/4 of the way through the transfer. Even when I limit it to 100 pics at a time there is still some crashing somewhere. I just can't get a big batch of pics/vids to transfer.
Any idea why?
I get that too. Someone else reported it too. Not sure how to fix it right now though.
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I transferred what I needed with NFC, if they're still on your N4 you could try that.
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off topic but man you really have been a diehard Google phone user since day one. Props to you.
but on topic: try what this guy did
http://androidforums.com/g1-support...ia-crash-continual-rebooting.html#post2392424
He cleared out cache and data on Media Storage.
USB port damaged..? Can you try another PC? when it's the same the phone has a problem.. Last try could be factory reset..
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In a pinch, you could try sending an entire folder via adb push. If you don't have ADB set up and working yet, there are guides available. I realize the average end-user shouldn't have to do this but it's worth a mention.
For example:
adb push ./bigassphotofolder /sdcard/bigassphotofolder
And then wait... quite a while... until it finishes.
An alternate "cloud solution" if you don't need them all stored locally is to put them in Google+ Photos.
Use Airdroid and wifi instead. Excellent app.
sh0td0wn said:
off topic but man you really have been a diehard Google phone user since day one. Props to you.
but on topic: try what this guy did
http://androidforums.com/g1-support...ia-crash-continual-rebooting.html#post2392424
He cleared out cache and data on Media Storage.
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Haha thanks man. I've also had other phones too like the HTC Sensation (not worth mentioning, I hated that thing).
cmstlist said:
In a pinch, you could try sending an entire folder via adb push. If you don't have ADB set up and working yet, there are guides available. I realize the average end-user shouldn't have to do this but it's worth a mention.
For example:
adb push ./bigassphotofolder /sdcard/bigassphotofolder
And then wait... quite a while... until it finishes.
An alternate "cloud solution" if you don't need them all stored locally is to put them in Google+ Photos.
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Thanks man, I forgot about that. WIll try it now.
cmstlist - adb push speeds are terribly slow
mortal300 said:
cmstlist - adb push speeds are terribly slow
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That's a disadvantage yes. Also if you are using a desktop computer with multiple USB ports, make sure you are connected directly to a rear port and not to a hub or a front port. That can make a real speed difference.
Hello
I'm having the same problem trying to transfer files from my Nexus 4 to my Nexus 5.
I'm using adb push and while some folders would transfer without problems, others would simply get stuck halfway. No error message or anything. It's just stops and I have to Ctrl+C and retry and the whole operation.
It's frustrating yesterday I've spent the whole day with this and I still could finish copying the files, so I'm still on my old phone.
Is there anything reliable like adb push but with resume support, or at least that skips existing files?
Thanks.
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dliuzzi said:
Hello
I'm having the same problem trying to transfer files from my Nexus 4 to my Nexus 5.
I'm using adb push and while some folders would transfer without problems, others would simply get stuck halfway. No error message or anything. It's just stops and I have to Ctrl+C and retry and the whole operation.
It's frustrating yesterday I've spent the whole day with this and I still could finish copying the files, so I'm still on my old phone.
Is there anything reliable like adb push but with resume support, or at least that skips existing files?
Thanks.
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I always use an FTP server, but Airdroid works.
I use "ES Explorer" - Tools - Remote manager
Aerowinder said:
I always use an FTP server, but Airdroid works.
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Thanks. I ended up using SSHDroidPro. Paired with WinSCP I was able to transfer everything over, and finally I'm using my new phone. Up until now I was under the impression that a USB cable was faster than Wi-Fi, and that adb was the most robust way of moving files. I guess I was wrong on both fronts. Oh well, I learned something new
Cheers.
The easiest way to prevent the FCs is to do as follows:
1. When copying audio/video etc, select 'Camera (PTP)' as the connection from the statusbar dropdown.
2. When copying music, select 'Media device (MTP)'
No more FCs.
I just got my nexus last night and I did the same thing as op and was getting the same error. Will try some other things when I get home tonight.
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I have the same issue on my Nexus 5 and glad it's not just me. I never had anything like this happen on my Note 2 so it was really weird seeing it happen.
I had to resort to using Airdroid, which is highly annoying because anything over 100 files takes forever to load into the web interface and even has Chrome thinking the tab has crashed when it hasn't. I had to load files 100 at a time onto my Nexus 5.
I hope Google can fix this. Does anyone know if a bug report was filed? Is Google aware of this issue?
Hmm I have around 2500 pictures and 1k songs to transfer...I think I might wait for a better solution
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I have almost 2000 wallpapers that I use with a rotation app. Air droid worked for transferring them all as I was having the same issue.
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On a related note, I have noticed with past transfers that adb pull does not preserve created/modified date flags, while adb push does. In particular it does this with photos which then confuses the gallery. So often I have had to use Windows copy to dump files without losing the date stamp, and adb push to put everything back en masse.
(Sigh, I do miss the days when this entire process consisted of moving a microSD to the new phone)
I tried the search, but it's down.
Anyone know if it's possible or a good alternative way to access files on your SDCARD from your computer?
Thanks
you only have a few options
the main 3: ADB, MTP, FTP.
There are issues with the drive not showing up. I'm having the same problem.
MTP=error
PTP= works, but is mostly useless.
Looking at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514396 now.
Edit: Simply removing my existing android device from device , along with the "delete driver" option fixed it. (windows 7)
I had the "universal adb driver v.72"
Noticed the Google driver has support for the nexus 5 as well.
https://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html#top
Edit2: adb also works out of the box with the google driver.
WiFi File Transfer is a good alternative https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarterdroid.wififiletransfer&hl=nl. Airdroid is also a very good app for wireless file transfers.
Grab a ftp server to run on your phone is an alternative, but Wi-Fi transfer rates are often quite bad compared to usb.
I'm very satisfied with mtp, I nearly never transfer files between computer and phone.
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I tried the search, but it's down.
Anyone know if it's possible or a good alternative way to access files on your SDCARD from your computer?
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518454
What version of windows. If it is a version without media center such as N mtp will NOT work. Same issue happened to me.
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