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Hey all, I've had my Captivate now for afew days and I'm loving it, but today I ran across an issue that's driving me crazy.
For some reason when I connect it to my PC I'm not longer getting the Mount SD option on the phone and can't look at my files. I've enabled USB debugging and tried it. I've told it to come up as Mass Storage and tried it. I also told it to Ask when connected and it's still not working properly. The drives show up in Windows but cannot be accessed. I also no longer get the USB notification up in the notification bar.
The weird thing is sometimes if I restart the phone and connect it everything is fine, but then if I go to do it again nothing. Anyone have any suggestions?
Biggest misconception here is that its random, it isn't.
Download kies by samsung and update it and you will get the right USB drivers installed automatically.
If you choose not to do that, you'll Vast have to keep trying different ports or restarting.
Its also possible that you may have a faulty wire but this is unlikely.
systoxity said:
Biggest misconception here is that its random, it isn't.
Download kies by samsung and update it and you will get the right USB drivers installed automatically.
If you choose not to do that, you'll Vast have to keep trying different ports or restarting.
Its also possible that you may have a faulty wire but this is unlikely.
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I've tried it with multiple wires, and when it works it is reliable, but most of the time it's just not showing a USB connection on the phone.
I spent awhile downloading Kies and it's updates and in Mass Storage mode it sees the drives of the phone but doesn't let me use them. I Kies mode it does nothing... This is so confusing...
Go in here download the drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728929
Be aware, they might take up to 15 minutes to install, and no KIE is not included.
Make sure you close all your apps on phone before connecting to PC. Few apps that use the SD will hold the resource and not allow for PC connection.
skizzz said:
Go in here download the drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728929
Be aware, they might take up to 15 minutes to install, and no KIE is not included.
Make sure you close all your apps on phone before connecting to PC. Few apps that use the SD will hold the resource and not allow for PC connection.
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I downloaded those afew days ago but I will redownload and reinstall again just incase. I think the fact that the USB notification isn't showing up in the bar on the top of the phone is what's confusing me the most. Previously I would see the USB Icon and something would pop up saying I need to mount the drive. I would mount it and there would be no problem. Now I'm not getting that at all and I've tried Mass Storage, USB Debugging, Kies, and Ask.
I've never had a problem connecting my Captivate to my Windows 7 64 bit computer. I didn't install Kies or any drivers either. Not sure what all the fuss is about. I'm suspecting a lot of PEBCAK errors.
I'm starting to think there are some strange power requirements when connecting the phone to USB. Most of my systems have been fine but on one, when I connect the phone to the front USB ports, the USB Wifi adapter on the back simply stops working. While the phone is connected, the computer refuses to recognize the Wifi adapter. A soon as I disconnect the phone it starts working again.
I've seen people on other forums with intermittent issues getting the mass storage connection to work when connected to the front ports on their systems. A lot of times the front ports are connected through a USB hub in the computer case that doesn't deliver full power. If the phone isn't drawing enough power or is shunting power from other devices, this might explain the issues people are having.
Mine is acting up . I used both teh 5.02 drivers from samsung and the one linked here and similar results. In Samsung mode it goes to the Digital Still camera and flakes and on mass storage it shows two new drives..neither of which is writable or readable. This is on a cap with no SD card and XP sp3. I tried different ports but with the same result.
I was fighting with this all day. I installed, uninstalled, reinstalled all the drivers and kies, but, I was trying to connect via media player and nothing was happening. Then I noticed that there was a small message popping up on the Captivate's screen that said something about the device had to be on the idle screen before it would connect and fun the sync software. Tried turning off all running programs and still nothing. Then, I remembered that I had switched to Launcher Pro. I switched back to touch wiz, and lo and behold, it connected right up and allowed me to sync items with media player.
Interesting. I've been using ADW.Launcher and haven't see this problem except when I don't get the cable securely inserted into the Captivate. I even use a Nokia cable most of the time. The Kies Drivers are clearly the most stable. I downloaded the Drivers from the Captivate microsite and found they didn't support KIES, so I just reinstalled the KIES driver for MTP. Everything else works fine on W7x64.
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Well this sucks. On my Captivate, unless you are using TW.Launcher and in the idle screen, the Captivate won't launch MTP so you can connect to KIES. The USB Storage mode works with other Launchers (ADW and LaunchPro), but not KIES or Media. I didn't try PC Internet tethering. I switched between the two several times, and KIES only works with TW.Launcher on my device.
Is there anyone who knows of a Launcher OTHER than TW.Launcher that will interface with KIES so that the Captivate can connect? Or can ADW or LauncherPro be "tweaked" for the Captivate? I was just starting to like ADW.Launcher.
hitchb said:
[snip] Most of my systems have been fine but on one, when I connect the phone to the front USB ports, the USB Wifi adapter on the back simply stops working. While the phone is connected, the computer refuses to recognize the Wifi adapter. A soon as I disconnect the phone it starts working again.
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Holy crap, I have that EXACT same problem. I thought it was just the fact that my USB Wifi adapter is a piece if crap (which it is).
Just for reference, what kind is yours? Mine is a Belkin Wireless G F5D7050.
gtg465x said:
Just for reference, what kind is yours? Mine is a Belkin Wireless G F5D7050.
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It's the Tenda 311U which is also a cheap piece of crap ($15 at Micro Center.) It doesn't look like they use the same chipset.
I've had the same issue as well. Hooking up the Captivate to the front USB ports disables my USB mouse (on the back). I'm not sure what it could be doing that would lock up the USB bus...
Using Windows 7 netbook
I finally got tired of it deciding and put in the mode to ask me when I connect. the problem i am having is when you just charge it, it does not know that it is just charging and wants to go to ysb mass storage or the other screen. also I use double twist to connect to the phone.
thanks
Jon
The best bet here is to use USB ports on the back of the computer.
Griffon23 said:
Hey all, I've had my Captivate now for afew days and I'm loving it, but today I ran across an issue that's driving me crazy.
For some reason when I connect it to my PC I'm not longer getting the Mount SD option on the phone and can't look at my files. I've enabled USB debugging and tried it. I've told it to come up as Mass Storage and tried it. I also told it to Ask when connected and it's still not working properly. The drives show up in Windows but cannot be accessed. I also no longer get the USB notification up in the notification bar.
The weird thing is sometimes if I restart the phone and connect it everything is fine, but then if I go to do it again nothing. Anyone have any suggestions?
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If you're still having problems, select mass storage and connect the usb (or select ask every time and it will ask when you plug it in). To access the drive like a removable drive, you have to swipe the icon in the top right of the screen and select the usb selection. Then click mount and it should work! I had a hard time with this too and thought it wasn't very intuitive. Good luck!
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The best bet here is to use USB ports on the back of the computer.
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Yep, strangely enough using the back ports worked. I'll have to see if a powered USB hub will work and then I guess we can conclude that it's a power issue.
mrbisme33 said:
If you're still having problems, select mass storage and connect the usb (or select ask every time and it will ask when you plug it in). To access the drive like a removable drive, you have to swipe the icon in the top right of the screen and select the usb selection. Then click mount and it should work! I had a hard time with this too and thought it wasn't very intuitive. Good luck!
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I've set it to both Mass Storage and Ask every time and the problem I get is that I only get the USB icon up top sometimes, it's very rare. I've tried this on multiple ports and multiple PCs with the drivers downloaded and sometimes the notification shows up and I can select mount, but most of the time nothing is in my notification bar at all.
I love this phone but I don't understand why it's so frustrating just to connect it to a PC. I've also tried the Kies methods and it sees the phone, but doesn't let me access the files.
cellgeek said:
Interesting. I've been using ADW.Launcher and haven't see this problem except when I don't get the cable securely inserted into the Captivate. I even use a Nokia cable most of the time. The Kies Drivers are clearly the most stable. I downloaded the Drivers from the Captivate microsite and found they didn't support KIES, so I just reinstalled the KIES driver for MTP. Everything else works fine on W7x64.
++++UPDATE+++++ Validating MSHampton post
Well this sucks. On my Captivate, unless you are using TW.Launcher and in the idle screen, the Captivate won't launch MTP so you can connect to KIES. The USB Storage mode works with other Launchers (ADW and LaunchPro), but not KIES or Media. I didn't try PC Internet tethering. I switched between the two several times, and KIES only works with TW.Launcher on my device.
Is there anyone who knows of a Launcher OTHER than TW.Launcher that will interface with KIES so that the Captivate can connect? Or can ADW or LauncherPro be "tweaked" for the Captivate? I was just starting to like ADW.Launcher.
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This just solved my kies and windows 7-64bit issue. This should be sticked advice or added to the wiki.
USB Setting no PC- Connection
I just got my AT&T captivate and I notice that under application,usb setting I don't have the PC-internet option in there. This is only what I have under USB setting:
Kies(Firmware update)
Media Player
Mass storage
Ask on connection
So, question is, how do I enable the pc-internet option? Any suggestion I really appreciate.
Sam
Hi,
Quick background: Former sys admin with some Unix experience. Already own a Toshiba Thrive rooted with CWM. Gave that to the wife and got me the GT 7+. Read the forum here prior to buying. Rooted on day one.
Stats: GT-P6210 Build: HTJ85B.UEKL1 P6210UEKL1
PC: Windows 7 21 Bit Enterprise SP1
Kies: Kies_2.1.1.11124_17_6
Later on the first day, after installing aps, I installed latest version of Kies and plugged it in with the supplied usb cable in order to transfer some files to my Sandisk 32Gb microsd. Kies already running and debugging off as per the instructions. Results: Tab plays a notice and I see the MTP connected icon. My pc does NOTHING. No sound, no notice, Kies does nothing.
I unplugged and tried the other 3 ports. 2nd port gives me same result and on the 3 & 4 port I lose the tab's MTP notice and it begins charging.
So, this is what I have done in order:
1. Re-installed Kies--->same result. No MTP notice on tab.
2. Debugging on--->same
3. Tried in on my room mate's W7 machine---> Alas! I get a driver installation and I am able to see both drives. I quickly unplugged and thanked him.
4. Cleaned my pc by:
a. Deleting all USB controllers
b. Deleting all USB installations on registry (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetEnumUSBSTOR)
c. CCLEANER the whole system.
d. Turn off. Pull off battery. Press power button to drain motherboard.
e. Restart and re-install USB controllers.
f. Restart again.
5. Plug in again--->Tab plays a notice and I see the MTP connected icon. My pc does NOTHING. No sound, no notice, Kies does nothing.
6. Pull my hair, bang my head, wished I would have kept the Thrive. (just plug, and drag and drop)
Left it plugged to the pc overnight. Next morning I see the found new device on systray and it is trying to find drivers. I quickly open Kies and see some activity as it tries to connect. and after a few seconds, it stops. Result: No drivers installed, no Kies recognition, no drive letters, nothing.
8. At this point I ask my room mate to let me plug in on his pc to see if he still sees it and nothing happens on his pc.
9. I wipe the table back to stock.--->Tab plays a notice and I see the MTP connected icon. My pc does NOTHING. No sound, no notice, Kies does nothing. Then after I tried other ports, it begins charging and I lose the MTP notice.
10. I re-roo,t reconfigure the beast, and do a backup. Tablet is running smooth as silk, but it never connects. This all happened in the last three days.
11. Last thing I did, as I am writing this with the tablet plugged in to the pc and MTP notice on, was to un-mount the microsd and remount. MTP re-initializes and it does nothing.
I may be suspecting a cable and unfortunately, I am in no position to get my hands on another one in a timely manner. At this point, I could reflash back to a stock firmware, send back to amazon and wait for another one to come in three to four weeks (I am deployed to a remote area) and I just don't want to do that.
The tab runs great. Love the size and speed. I guess I can continue taking out the microsd card out every time I want to add a file, but I am afraid that it may eventually end up ruining the card and possibly the tablet.
Please help. I have scoured the internet, but all I ever find is solutions that I already have tried.
Thanks in advance,
Sal
you could use adb over wifi.. There are a few apps in the market for this. Does adb recognize the tab when its plugged in via USB?
Also try Android commander, it is a GUI based adb server, you should be able to navigate to sdcard/extstorages/ and your external card should be there
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You could also use a file explorer like Root Explorer and Dropbox to transfer files back and forth.
Have you tried a different USB port on the PC? like one round the back.
Also, try without the sdcard in.
Ticked/unticked USB development/debugging on the tablet?
If it works on another computer though it would suggest its your own PC which has the problem, not the tablet.
tried with Linux on the same PC?
Does Odin see the tablet when in download mode?
if you have clockwork mod recovery, doesn't that have a USB mount option ? It does on my gs 2. My tab isn't with me to check.
Oh and kies has an option to reinstall the driver. Did you try with the older version of kies again?
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ringnutz said:
you could use adb over wifi.. There are a few apps in the market for this. Does adb recognize the tab when its plugged in via USB?
Also try Android commander, it is a GUI based adb server, you should be able to navigate to sdcard/extstorages/ and your external card should be there
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I'll try adb. I will install it and see if how it works. Time is tight so I will report later.
Sal
crunchie-uk said:
Have you tried a different USB port on the PC? like one round the back.
Also, try without the sdcard in.
Ticked/unticked USB development/debugging on the tablet?
If it works on another computer though it would suggest its your own PC which has the problem, not the tablet.
tried with Linux on the same PC?
Does Odin see the tablet when in download mode?
if you have clockwork mod recovery, doesn't that have a USB mount option ? It does on my gs 2. My tab isn't with me to check.
Oh and kies has an option to reinstall the driver. Did you try with the older version of kies again?
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I have done all that you mentioned with the exception of Linux and Odin. I am not going to get into Linux as that would start a whole other project. I will install ADB to see if I can force the drivers.
I just tried the CWM mount USB mount but get "E: Unable to open ums lunfile (No such file or directory)"
Also, on my friend's pc worked once but not after that.
I will continue to explore the ODIN suggestion.
Thanks,
Sal
chad_k69 said:
You could also use a file explorer like Root Explorer and Dropbox to transfer files back and forth.
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I use ES Explorer (wonderful app!) now. My end-state is not to have to remove the card every time I transfer a file.
Sal
EDIT: Sorry, I see now the dropbox suggestion. Yes that would work for smaller files, but I am not sure that dropbox can handle movie size files. It would be a last resort solution.
Thanks,
Sal
Adb is probably going to be your best bet. It can be a pain to set up at times, but in the long run is a must have for any Android device. Kies normally installs the drivers that adb uses, so hopefully you can get them to install. If it still doesn't work I would suggest swapping it out for a new tab, as much as that sucks. If you need help, I constantly check these forums, so I should be able to provide some support
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ringnutz said:
Adb is probably going to be your best bet. It can be a pain to set up at times, but in the long run is a must have for any Android device. Kies normally installs the drivers that adb uses, so hopefully you can get them to install. If it still doesn't work I would suggest swapping it out for a new tab, as much as that sucks. If you need help, I constantly check these forums, so I should be able to provide some support
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Well, got ADB installed and running. Set the path and ran it. Plug the tab with debugging clicked on, and got "MTP connected" on the tab's screen. At this point I am excited since I never seen the "MTP connected " on debug mode. I typed the "adb devices" command and got "List of devices attached" ___________________.
Yep, blank. Obviously the pc is not seeing it. My conclusions are the following:
1. Bad cable
2. Bad device
The fact that it recognized once on my room mates' pc and then none at all, and the fact that it was recognized on my pc for a brief random time, then it means that the device can't handshake with the motherboard and thus is a communication issue.
I'll try my luck with Samsung tech support and see if they can replace the cable.
Just thought of something, would installing Windows XP Mode under a Windows Virtual PC recognize new devices or just feed from the Windows 7 library?
Sal
saldman said:
Well, got ADB installed and running. Set the path and ran it. Plug the tab with debugging clicked on, and got "MTP connected" on the tab's screen. At this point I am excited since I never seen the "MTP connected " on debug mode. I typed the "adb devices" command and got "List of devices attached" ___________________.
Yep, blank. Obviously the pc is not seeing it. My conclusions are the following:
1. Bad cable
2. Bad device
The fact that it recognized once on my room mates' pc and then none at all, and the fact that it was recognized on my pc for a brief random time, then it means that the device can't handshake with the motherboard and thus is a communication issue.
I'll try my luck with Samsung tech support and see if they can replace the cable.
Just thought of something, would installing Windows XP Mode under a Windows Virtual PC recognize new devices or just feed from the Windows 7 library?
Sal
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Hmm, that is strange.. I was new to samsungs and when I tried to root it it took me a while because I didn't know that kies installed the drivers. After I installed it though adb devices showed my tab connected...
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You still haven't tried Odin in download mode though.it could just be a bad flash
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You still haven't tried Odin in download mode though.it could just be a bad flash
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I placed the tab on download mode and queried it from adb and got nothing. I then queried it via ODIN3 and got no response as well.
I have come to terms that it has to be the device or the USB cable. Just ordered two (yes, two) different type cables to test out the theory. If they don't do it, then I am sending the tab back to Amazon.
It takes about a week to get stuff shipped where I am at so I'll check in later and report.
Sal
Just an update.
I bought a cheap cable from Amazon for $ 3.31 US to test the cable theory and guess what? It worked.
Curse you Samsung for your lack of QC with your cables. I have read throughout most of the forums (not just this one) and it seems that cables for these devices are notoriously finicky.
While on the one hand, I am glad that I got a cable that works, Samsung owes me over thirty hours of my life that I had to spend on troubleshooting a brand new device.
The part that I hate the most is that when I tried to contact Samsung's tech support, all they kept telling me is that it must be my pc even after I told them all the troubleshooting that I had done. Yes, they played the blame game.
My Toshiba Thrive worked right out of the box with a standard micro usb cable.
Ok. Rant off.
Sal
Glad to hear you got it working. Personally I have a ftp server set up on my comp that I use to transfer files back and forth. Much easier IMO than having a cable every time I need something transferred
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Not sure how many would read such a long post for a question, but here goes...
Any help is appreciated!!
1. Problem
In short, I plugged in my Nexus 5 to my laptop in MTP mode, it does not show up in "My Computer".
I just wanted to transfer files to my phone via USB, not even using ADB yet.
I have yet to solve the problem after googling around for a bit.
Relevant XDA threads that I remember reading are this, this, this, this and this.
I have tried numerous combinations of (un)plugging my phone / (un)installing drivers / rebooting my laptop and phone / switching usb ports / turning USB debugging on and off / connect in PTP mode / ...
As a workaround, I am now transferring files using the AirDroid app, which is really convenient with acceptable speed.
Still, it would be nice to know why the problem occurred and see if others have similar problem.
Below I will describe the devices I have on hand and more details on the failures I have encountered will follow.
2. My Devices
A. an old Galaxy Note
B. the new Nexus 5 with the stock micro USB cord
C. new laptop
- 64-bit Windows 8 Pro (not upgraded to 8.1 yet)
- only USB 3.0 ports
D. old laptop
- 32-bit Windows XP Home
- only USB 2.0 ports
3. Details
Scenario A. Nexus 5 not showing up in "My Computer"
Naturally, the first thing I tried is to simply plug my Nexus 5 in to my new laptop. I was used to Android devices working just like that!
However, my Nexus 5 does not show up in "My Computer" after a loooong wait.
On a closer look, my Nexus 5 (only) appears in the "Device Manager" under "Portable Devices" as "MTP USB Device".
It shows my device to be "working properly". However, I cannot uninstall/disable it when my phone is plugged in (normal?)
Frustrated, I decided to unplug my phone. I have the option to "Unplug Nexus 5" under "Safely Remove Hardware", but the operation always times out, so I simply unplugged it.
Then I tried with my Note using the same cable. It works flawlessly either in MTP mode or Mass Storage mode.
Scenario B. Nexus 5 shows up, but is really sloooooooooooooow
At some point, I turned on USB debugging.
With USB debugging on, my phone appears under "Portable Devices" as "Nexus 5" (and in some other places according to what drivers I have installed).
I was quite pleased for a few seconds as my Nexus 5 now shows up in "My Computer"!
However, it took a few minutes to list the folders I have under my phone's internal storage.
Attempting to copy a 12MB file to it gives an estimated time of over 2 hours.
Scenario C. Success?
After tinkering with it for some time to no avail, I was beginning to worry if I have gotten a defective hardware.
Then I remembered I had an old laptop stashed somewhere, so I tried connecting my Nexus 5 to that.
And... voila! It works without a hitch (MTP mode, USB debugging off).
A maybe useful note is that I have used both the old and new laptops to transfer files to my Note before.
4. Possible causes
While many seems to have solved the issue by simply unplugging and letting Windows reinstall the drivers, I have no such luck.
I sincerely hope that it is not due to any hardware defects since
a) my Note can talk to my new laptop through the same micro USB with no problems, and
b) my Nexus 5 can talk to my old laptop.
I feel that this is a driver-related issue but I am not sure.
Is it possible that there are compatibility issues with using USB 3.0 port (which should be backward compatible...) or a 64-bit Win 8 Pro?
Any help is appreciated!
It is so strange..
I just bought a USB 2.0 hub and connected my phone to my new laptop through it.
Guess what... it works perfectly!
Apparently my problem was that my new laptop only had USB 3.0 ports for me to test on?
Doesn't make sense... thought 3.0 is backward compatible and my old Note works on it!
Maybe I'm missing something but I'm happy it is solved for me now
This solution worked for me. Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512549 and see post #5. Be sure to thank n7of9 for the link and WugFresh for his toolkit solution. Enjoy.
Hey,
I basically seem to have the same problem as you do.
My laptop also only has USB 3.0 ports and Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit installed.
The Nexus 5 doesn't get installed, in MTP mode it is just shown with the yellow exclamation mark in Device Manager. Downloading different USB drivers including Google's and trying to manually install it doesn't work at all. I specifically checked that all older similar drivers are gone, so I doubt that older Android devices could be interfering.
On the other hand, as you noted, using an older computer with USB 2.0 works perfectly, I had the same result.
To be honest, I'm not much of a developer or Android tinkerer, so I'm not really making any progreess... In the end, I think I will follow your example and test it with a USB 2.0 adapter.
Did you manage to get it to work without this workaround?
Kind regards! :fingers-crossed:
I'm using Linux Mint. Just plug the Nexus in. It shows up as a folder. No hassle
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SabinSnorlax said:
Hey,
I basically seem to have the same problem as you do.
My laptop also only has USB 3.0 ports and Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit installed.
The Nexus 5 doesn't get installed, in MTP mode it is just shown with the yellow exclamation mark in Device Manager. Downloading different USB drivers including Google's and trying to manually install it doesn't work at all. I specifically checked that all older similar drivers are gone, so I doubt that older Android devices could be interfering.
On the other hand, as you noted, using an older computer with USB 2.0 works perfectly, I had the same result.
To be honest, I'm not much of a developer or Android tinkerer, so I'm not really making any progreess... In the end, I think I will follow your example and test it with a USB 2.0 adapter.
Did you manage to get it to work without this workaround?
Kind regards! :fingers-crossed:
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I had a lot of issues with my S3 and my work computer (windows XP SP3) and it was because I had half installed some USB driver that windows tried installing.
I fixed the problem in device manager by manually uninstalling EVERY SINGLE USB DEVICE attached to the computer while I had my phone plugged in.
Word of caution: You'll probably uninstall your mouse/keyboard doing this.
Once everything was uninstalled I reinstalled the Samsung drivers and it worked fine.
The same computer only required me to install the Google drivers for my N5. If I enable USB debugging, I all of a sudden can't install MTP drivers, but USB debugging disabled works fine.
USB & MTP mode
I have the same problem with my Nexus 5. The only workaround to transfer files to my phone from a computer via USB cable is to enable USB debuging, set the phone to PTP mode instead of MTP and then it shows in My Computer as a camera. I can only access the DCIM and Pictures folders but for now I have to settle for this...I copy all the files I need to let's say Pictures and then using a file explorer (on the phone) I cut and paste them to the folders I wish...e.g. movies to Movies, music to Music and so on...
I had same problem. Developer Mode...USB Debugging ON worked.
I have this problem too, but I got it to work using a galaxy s3 cable. for some reasons the cable that came with N5 did not work.
Its usually just missing drivers.. You can get them straight from Google or a toolkit as mentioned! (P.s you need to download a little applet like thing from Google if you want to hook up your Mac to your n5)
See andoid.com/filetransfer for the drivers.
This worked for me when all else failed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35854664&postcount=7
Hope that helps!
The problem I am having now connecting is that my phone got wet recently. I dried it immediately and used dessicant to withrow the water and now it works (sort of). Now when I plug my phone into my pc, the usb debugging icon doesn't even show up.
I tried connecting to both my work pc and home laptop and they both say the same thing, that the usb device has malfunstioned and that windows doesn't recognize it.
Is it time for a new phone?
islandboy_2000 said:
The problem I am having now connecting is that my phone got wet recently. I dried it immediately and used dessicant to withrow the water and now it works (sort of). Now when I plug my phone into my pc, the usb debugging icon doesn't even show up.
I tried connecting to both my work pc and home laptop and they both say the same thing, that the usb device has malfunstioned and that windows doesn't recognize it.
Is it time for a new phone?
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Sounds like the usb is shorting. How long did you let it dry. Give it more time and try it again.
jd1639 said:
Sounds like the usb is shorting. How long did you let it dry. Give it more time and try it again.
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Yeah maybe thats what happened. It's been drying now for about a week. The screen was the major problem at first but has since dried there mostly.
Hopefully it will come back. Would suck to have to buy a new phone because of that.
Thanks. :good:
MTP connecting problem solved
Going back to the subject of the thread: I am pretty sure that ADB drivers and SDK (I am confident that a lot of nexus users have their devices rooted and that means they must have the above installed) is what is causing some sort of conflict when trying to connect the Nexus 5 as MTP. After I reinstalled the windows (W8) on my computer and connected my Nexus 5 it took @1-2 minutes to auto install the drivers and then worked fine...I have no ideea what happens if I install ADB and SDK again...
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Going back to the subject of the thread: I am pretty sure that ADB drivers and SDK (I am confident that a lot of nexus users have their devices rooted and that means they must have the above installed) is what is causing some sort of conflict when trying to connect the Nexus 5 as MTP. After I reinstalled the windows (W8) on my computer and connected my Nexus 5 it took @1-2 minutes to auto install the drivers and then worked fine...I have no ideea what happens if I install ADB and SDK again...
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If you tell the SDK not to install the drivers it'll be fine
The simplest and shortest way to connect google nexus5 with PC as MTP(Media device)
When I plugged it, there wasn't any yellow exclamation mark within Device Manager. So for me, the drivers were OK. But the device was not listed within my Eclipse DDMS. After a little bit of searching, it was just an option to change in the device settings. By default, the Nexus 5 USB computer connection is in MTP mode (Media Device).
What you have to do is:
Unplug the device from the computer
Go to Settings -> Storage.
In the ActionBar, click the option menu and choose "USB computer connection".
Then select Media device(MTP) or Camera(PTP) based on your requirement...
Plug the device and you should have a popup on the device allowing you to accept the computer's incoming connection..
I hope this will help!
njoy
Resolved. nexus 5 PC Connectivity
hackdisk said:
Not sure how many would read such a long post for a question, but here goes...
Any help is appreciated!!
1. Problem
In short, I plugged in my Nexus 5 to my laptop in MTP mode, it does not show up in "My Computer".
I just wanted to transfer files to my phone via USB, not even using ADB yet.
I have yet to solve the problem after googling around for a bit.
Relevant XDA threads that I remember reading are this, this, this, this and this.
I have tried numerous combinations of (un)plugging my phone / (un)installing drivers / rebooting my laptop and phone / switching usb ports / turning USB debugging on and off / connect in PTP mode / ...
As a workaround, I am now transferring files using the AirDroid app, which is really convenient with acceptable speed.
Still, it would be nice to know why the problem occurred and see if others have similar problem.
Below I will describe the devices I have on hand and more details on the failures I have encountered will follow.
2. My Devices
A. an old Galaxy Note
B. the new Nexus 5 with the stock micro USB cord
C. new laptop
- 64-bit Windows 8 Pro (not upgraded to 8.1 yet)
- only USB 3.0 ports
D. old laptop
- 32-bit Windows XP Home
- only USB 2.0 ports
3. Details
Scenario A. Nexus 5 not showing up in "My Computer"
Naturally, the first thing I tried is to simply plug my Nexus 5 in to my new laptop. I was used to Android devices working just like that!
However, my Nexus 5 does not show up in "My Computer" after a loooong wait.
On a closer look, my Nexus 5 (only) appears in the "Device Manager" under "Portable Devices" as "MTP USB Device".
It shows my device to be "working properly". However, I cannot uninstall/disable it when my phone is plugged in (normal?)
Frustrated, I decided to unplug my phone. I have the option to "Unplug Nexus 5" under "Safely Remove Hardware", but the operation always times out, so I simply unplugged it.
Then I tried with my Note using the same cable. It works flawlessly either in MTP mode or Mass Storage mode.
Scenario B. Nexus 5 shows up, but is really sloooooooooooooow
At some point, I turned on USB debugging.
With USB debugging on, my phone appears under "Portable Devices" as "Nexus 5" (and in some other places according to what drivers I have installed).
I was quite pleased for a few seconds as my Nexus 5 now shows up in "My Computer"!
However, it took a few minutes to list the folders I have under my phone's internal storage.
Attempting to copy a 12MB file to it gives an estimated time of over 2 hours.
Scenario C. Success?
After tinkering with it for some time to no avail, I was beginning to worry if I have gotten a defective hardware.
Then I remembered I had an old laptop stashed somewhere, so I tried connecting my Nexus 5 to that.
And... voila! It works without a hitch (MTP mode, USB debugging off).
A maybe useful note is that I have used both the old and new laptops to transfer files to my Note before.
4. Possible causes
While many seems to have solved the issue by simply unplugging and letting Windows reinstall the drivers, I have no such luck.
I sincerely hope that it is not due to any hardware defects since
a) my Note can talk to my new laptop through the same micro USB with no problems, and
b) my Nexus 5 can talk to my old laptop.
I feel that this is a driver-related issue but I am not sure.
Is it possible that there are compatibility issues with using USB 3.0 port (which should be backward compatible...) or a 64-bit Win 8 Pro?
Any help is appreciated!
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Hello !!!
I faced the same problem with mine...
Couldn't connect my phone with my laptop.
It installs the driver but not displaying the folder in my computer.
I uninstalled the Existing samsung driver in control panel.
Then the issue has been solved,
Or uninstall previous mobile's drivers
Try this!?!
Search for Universal Driver here in XDA. Had the same problem most of you are having. First try and BAM! Works like a champ...
NEXUS 5
Problem solved for me
I have no more issues what-so-ever after I unninstalled ADB & SKD drivers...Windows(8) installed my phone by itself after a restart and it works as it should in MTP mode and PTP mode.
I pulled this quotation out of the USB 3.0 forum post since the topic there was an Asus computer.
I believe this post is from May:
muzzy996 said:
Us Mac users have the same issue; the tablet is simply not recognized as a USB 3.0 device on my rMBP which is running Mavericks.
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My P900 is not recognized AT ALL by either of my MacBooks...one runs Mountain Lion, the other runs Mavericks.
The other day, I spent an hour on the phone with Samsung, including Remote Management but they were unable to fix the problem (in fact, thanks to this forum, I knew a few things they didn't). A quick summary of what they tried:
- Downloaded Kies...didn't work. BUT... I remembered reading about issues with the OEM Samsung Cable and Mac, so I tried using my Blackberry cable. That connected the P900 to Kies BUT it still did not show in Finder.
- Remote Management downloaded Android File Transfer. It did not work (He said it works 80-90% of the time).
- His recommendation: Backup P900 using Kies; Restore to factory settings; Try to connect again with OEM cable. If that fails, take P900 and Mac to Authorized Samsung Service Center in my city. Show them the problem and have the tablet repaired.
Any thoughts on this advice? Can anyone successfully connect the P900 to Mac using the OEM cable and have it appear in Finder? What about with other cables?
The only solution that I had found was using a USB 2.0 cable. I think I either implied or mentioned that before, not sure since the quote is taken out of context. Kies will connect to my note pro using a 2.0 cable and I can't recall but I think android file transfer will not (I don't have it installed anymore for that reason I think).
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The only solution that I had found was using a USB 2.0 cable. I think I either implied or mentioned that before, not sure since the quote is taken out of context. Kies will connect to my note pro using a 2.0 cable and I can't recall but I think android file transfer will not (I don't have it installed anymore for that reason I think).
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Sorry about taking your quotation out of context. It made perfect sense to me as I read it but I understand what you mean.
The Kies connection is useless to me since it only transfers media files. I need to be able to transfer all types of files back and forth.
So the question I am really asking:
Is it possible to connect the Note Pro to a MacBook so that it appears in "Finder"?
Generally, isn't that what is supposed to happen when something is connected by cable? I am a teacher and I have connected dozens of different student devices to my MacBook. I plug in the cable, the device appears in "Finder" and then I copy the files from the student's device to my MacBook.
If the Note Pro cannot connect to Finder, do you have any idea why? My understanding is that it works correctly with Windows. Is that correct? Also that other Samsung devices work with Mac. What about other devices running KitKat? To me, if this is an issue with the Note Pro and the Mac it is simply unacceptable. And worse is the advice I received from Samsung on the phone telling me to do a factory reset and then to take my Note Pro in to have in repaired. I wonder what they would do to try to repair it? Maybe I should find out?
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Sorry about taking your quotation out of context. It made perfect sense to me as I read it but I understand what you mean.
The Kies connection is useless to me since it only transfers media files. I need to be able to transfer all types of files back and forth.
So the question I am really asking:
Is it possible to connect the Note Pro to a MacBook so that it appears in "Finder"?
Generally, isn't that what is supposed to happen when something is connected by cable? I am a teacher and I have connected dozens of different student devices to my MacBook. I plug in the cable, the device appears in "Finder" and then I copy the files from the student's device to my MacBook.
If the Note Pro cannot connect to Finder, do you have any idea why? My understanding is that it works correctly with Windows. Is that correct? Also that other Samsung devices work with Mac. What about other devices running KitKat? To me, if this is an issue with the Note Pro and the Mac it is simply unacceptable. And worse is the advice I received from Samsung on the phone telling me to do a factory reset and then to take my Note Pro in to have in repaired. I wonder what they would do to try to repair it? Maybe I should find out?
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Boils down to lack of support in the drivers for the Note Pro. It doesn't seem like a priority to Samsung to fix it either.
You can do what you need to do with Kies.
When you open Kies and then connect the Note Pro via a USB 2.0 cable it will show up on the upper left pane of Kies.
On the right hand pane (main window) a summary of the device will be shown along with the device name and bars that indicate the state of internal and external storage (microsd if inserted).
On the right of those status bars for storage is a folder icon. Click that.
A popup window will appear and you may interact with the storage location of the device as you wish (just no root access). Simply drag and drop files or folders from a finder window into that MTPBrowser window.
Hope this helps.
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Boils down to lack of support in the drivers for the Note Pro. It doesn't seem like a priority to Samsung to fix it either.
You can do what you need to do with Kies.
When you open Kies and then connect the Note Pro via a USB 2.0 cable it will show up on the upper left pane of Kies.
On the right hand pane (main window) a summary of the device will be shown along with the device name and bars that indicate the state of internal and external storage (microsd if inserted).
On the right of those status bars for storage is a folder icon. Click that.
A popup window will appear and you may interact with the storage location of the device as you wish (just no root access). Simply drag and drop files or folders from a finder window into that MTPBrowser window.
Hope this helps.
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More than helps. It is an ideal solution. I am quite relieved I asked the question here and you kindly replied before I followed Samsung's advice. Many thanks!
I have a note 2 I currently use- when I plug the usb in - in windows 7 I get the option to view files etc....
I just bought a used sprint galaxy s5 from my ol ladys sister who had it hooked up at one of those corner wireless shops.
I want to root it but read to make sure your pc recognizes it first- which it does not.
Ive downloaded the latest usb drivers for the phone.
Ive enabled debugging mode.
Ive used the original supplied cord and also tried my note 2 cord.
When I plug it in it recognizes it and detects drivers but the phone does not show up under my computer and I dont get the window popup asking if I want to view files etc.
Getting really frustrated.
Any ideas?
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I have a note 2 I currently use- when I plug the usb in - in windows 7 I get the option to view files etc....
I just bought a used sprint galaxy s5 from my ol ladys sister who had it hooked up at one of those corner wireless shops.
I want to root it but read to make sure your pc recognizes it first- which it does not.
Ive downloaded the latest usb drivers for the phone.
Ive enabled debugging mode.
Ive used the original supplied cord and also tried my note 2 cord.
When I plug it in it recognizes it and detects drivers but the phone does not show up under my computer and I dont get the window popup asking if I want to view files etc.
Getting really frustrated.
Any ideas?
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When I plug the s5 into my pc and pull down the notification bar ...it doesnt even show usb connected.
I cant find any usb options other than usb debugging.
I just went through all this same crap with a galaxy mega a buddy had.
I just dont get why there is no "usb connected as" notification and why this is so complicated to connect to pc when my note connects fine
Bad cable? Maybe Bad Drivers? Where did you download them from? Windows is going to try to recognize it as a media device. Ill give you a couple tips
Just because the "popup window" doesnt popup, you probably just have auto play set to recognize it a certain way.
Just copy and paste this into your explorer window:
%windir%\system32\control.exe /name Microsoft.AutoPlay
and then reset it for your phone.
Also.
1. Make sure the cable is actually connecting, like charging the phone, consistantly, not on and off. If it is, then you know thats good, if not, switch the usb drive you have the cable plugged into. USB Ports actually on the motherboard are the ones Ive always had luck with never disconnecting.
2. If you want to root your phone, and you want the adb drivers, Windows wont find those for you.
Thanks for the reply.
I downloaded the drivers straight from the windows usb driver dowload page for my phone from samsung.
Ive uninstalled reboot,installed rebooted.
Ive set usb debugging off/on.
Tried dialling *#0808# which ive read is the code to enable usb but it doest work it just calls the #.
Tried all my moyherboard usb ports
Tried different cable
The original cable charges fine.
This sg5 NEVER has a usb icon when connected to usb... i find that odd.
A samsung mega a buddy had which was also previously hooked up at the same wireless shop that this s5 was..... also has the same exact issue.... no usb icon and not recognised as media by windows and no way to change usb settings.
Its like that wireless shop disabled usb on there phones for some reason.
I had the phone 2 weeks and cant do anything with it untill I can root it.
My note 2 works fine , i get usb icon in notification area,i can switch to media device from there.
On the sg5 theres no usb icon even though it connects fine to the pc as installer
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Maybe Im misunderstanding you, but when I have my phone plugged into my pc there is no usb icon, its just connected as a media device and shows its charging. Both screenshots are of my phone while its plugged into my computer
When you plug it into your computer can you access the files on the phone through your windows explorer, like in the first screenshot?
Thanks for replying and the screenshots.
When my phone is plugged into the computer it shows the charging status but no "connected as media device" it doesnt show a connected as anything so nothing to touch for options.
The phone does not show up under windows explorer in my computer.
Ive been using galaxy phones since the original galaxy and never had issues like this.
I just dont get it
I'm similar issues...my phone will just time out in the middle of transfers or won't see the phone at all
Both of your issues sound like driver issues. Heres the link from Samsung for Windows for the S5
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-G900PZKASPR
To make this issue stranger....
My neighbor came over to borrow juice for her ecig. I noticed she has an s5.
I ask if i can connect it to my computer and as soon as I plug it in with my s5 cable...bam ...connected as media device , touch for usb options.
And my computer brought up the screen to view files.
So i now know its not my pc,drivers, or cables.
I did however notice when I plugged my s5 in.... in the notification area where it would say touch for usb options.
It says "system update"
But i have no sim or service on the phone so it doesnt update.
Could the system update be needed for the usb to work?
How would i even update system ?its nolonger on sprint. I wouldnt want any more over the air updates anyway as im wanted to root so i can save a straight talk apn and probablly flash a custom rom
Yea... this is nuts.
This sprint s5 i got looks and performs like a brand new phone.
But cannot for the life of me get "connected as ......" to show when a usb is plugged in. When i search settings for "pc connection" , "media" , mtp" , usb" etc.....
Theres nothing I can find to enable how to connect when usb is connected.
I dont even know who or where to ask anymore.
Bought this phone weeks ago and cant do anything with it.
My neighbors s5 connects to my pc no problems. So does my note 2.
I just dont know anymore what else to do
i dont see where not having a sim would matter. does the usb port on your phone seem loose or anything? do you have access to another pc to try connecting to that?
ultimately you can get around most things that require needing a usb connection. theres even a wireless adb.
i doubt this will work either, but have you tried seeing if odin will recognize the phone in download mode? (power off the phone and press the power+home+volume down buttons)
also what version of android is on the phone now? if its still on 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 then you might want to look into towelroot, but i think i remember reading thats not working with 5.0
as for rooting, you could try looking for a flashable update.zip , put it on a external sd card, put that in your phone and boot into recovery (power off the phone and press the power+home+volume up buttons) and flash it, then find a custom recovery like clockworkmod or philz touch or something
all in all im 99% sure theres a way to root the phone without having to do anything on a pc, its just a matter of finding a way to do it, and the before choosing a method to tell you to try, i need to know the android version. also im just assuming the model number is SM-G900P, is that right?
Go into your settings and tell me the
Software Version
Model Number
Android Version
and the Baseband Version
once factory reset...usb works fine.
Im now rooted and flashed MOAR
thanks for all who tried to help
Glad you got it figured out