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[Q] Syncing

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).
mlb1988 said:
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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Media Hub

Hey everyone, since I got my phone I have been unable to get Media Hub to work. I am propted to a msg stating that I need to get the update for media hub to get it working. When I click on the link I get and error stating that the link is incorrect. Could this have anything to do with me not using att as a carrier? Im using Claro in the Dominican Republic. Thanjs for the help!

It's possible... I just checked it and its a link to the Market. Maybe it only works for att's branded market?

Here, this should be the updated apk.

Hey thanks! so I just need to plug in my phone in debugging mode and un zip that file and I should be good to go?

Heuser1 said:
Hey thanks! so I just need to plug in my phone in debugging mode and un zip that file and I should be good to go?
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Just unzip on your computer, then install the apk on your sd card. Then run it from your phone.
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Sorry, a bit new to all of this... should I plug my phone in in mass storage mode? then when I ipen the device I should have the option of where to save it correct? then I send it to sd...
Thanks again for all the help!

Heuser1 said:
Sorry, a bit new to all of this... should I plug my phone in in mass storage mode? then when I ipen the device I should have the option of where to save it correct? then I send it to sd...
Thanks again for all the help!
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If you hook it up as mass storage, and then turn on mass storage, you will se the drives come up on your computer, then you can just drag the apk to one of the drives (one is the internal SD, about 13GB, and the external, if stock 2GB.)
Once you do that and disconnect, you should be able to go into the My Files app in your drawer, look for the APK file, and run it. You may need to turn on "Unknown Sources" (if you have not already) from Settings > Applications > Unknown sources.
This will allow you to "sideload" applications.

Media Hub HDMI disabled
I don't know if this has been noted by anyone but I found out the hard way that HDMI out is disabled on any videos from the Media Hub. I rented a movie for my family to watch on vacation this weekend but when I connected it to the tv I got an error telling me that the tv out function was unavailable in this application.
Thankfully I was using the $25 credit my phone came with so I didn't really spend any money but this basically makes the Media Hub useless to me. I'm sure it was the content companies that insisted on this not Samaung but it doesn't make it suck any less. Why bother downloading videos from the Media Hub on a phone with HDMI out if you can't use it. I'd rather rip my own videos or use another service that isn't as crippled.

When i connected my phone to the computer I wasn't sure which was the internal SD... Didnt see one labled as such. Could it be download? or Android? Thanks again!

The one with the download folder is most likely the internal.
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That seemed to work! Now everytime i want to go to media hub do i have to go in through there or do i just go in through my regular media hub icon? Also do i delete that file from my phone now or does it need to stay there to make it run? Sorry for the noob questions... Still learning here. Thanks!

pthfnder89 said:
I don't know if this has been noted by anyone but I found out the hard way that HDMI out is disabled on any videos from the Media Hub. I rented a movie for my family to watch on vacation this weekend but when I connected it to the tv I got an error telling me that the tv out function was unavailable in this application.
Thankfully I was using the $25 credit my phone came with so I didn't really spend any money but this basically makes the Media Hub useless to me. I'm sure it was the content companies that insisted on this not Samaung but it doesn't make it suck any less. Why bother downloading videos from the Media Hub on a phone with HDMI out if you can't use it. I'd rather rip my own videos or use another service that isn't as crippled.
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Same experience here except I actually spent the $3.99 rental.. I was so looking forward to showing off the capability to my wife.... ultra lame!

Bump for my last questions
Thanks!

Heuser1 said:
That seemed to work! Now everytime i want to go to media hub do i have to go in through there or do i just go in through my regular media hub icon? Also do i delete that file from my phone now or does it need to stay there to make it run? Sorry for the noob questions... Still learning here. Thanks!
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That apk file you put on your sdcard can be removed, it was just an install file. You can just run the MediaHub from your normal icon in your applications folder

Thx
I'm running media hub from Jamaica On Digicel (4G) and its great thx a lot cause the version 121 would not go past the update prompt

Media hub will not eork for me because I am not in the US... what kind of work arounds exist? I have heard about hiding my ip address... any ideas? Thanks!

No way to watch on TV yet?

App to sync files with pc

Cab anyone help me out? I used to have a Galaxy S phone and kept some folders in sync with my PC by connecting it as a usb mass storage and using a software called Allway Sync on my PC.
Now with the note it no longer connects as mass storage. I do have Easy UMS installed but I is unstable. I can't use the cloud because of my company's IT policy.
In this way the best shot I have I guess is a Bluetooth method... can anyone suggest an app to solve this?

Try using my phone explorer from play store. Install the pc client too. You can sync via usb, wifi or bluetooth.
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c3p9 said:
Cab anyone help me out? I used to have a Galaxy S phone and kept some folders in sync with my PC by connecting it as a usb mass storage and using a software called Allway Sync on my PC.
Now with the note it no longer connects as mass storage. I do have Easy UMS installed but I is unstable. I can't use the cloud because of my company's IT policy.
In this way the best shot I have I guess is a Bluetooth method... can anyone suggest an app to solve this?
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You could also try SyncMe Wireless

I currently use samba filesharing to make my phone appear as a drive in pc and then use microsoft sync toy.
Very fast and accurate sync...
Tried many but this has worked best for me.
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aalupatti said:
I currently use samba filesharing to make my phone appear as a drive in pc and then use microsoft sync toy.
Very fast and accurate sync...
Tried many but this has worked best for me.
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That's a nice option. It works via USB?

c3p9 said:
That's a nice option. It works via USB?
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Its a wireless access option via wifi and it shows the internal and external cards as a networked drive in your pc. Due to this data transfer speeds are much better than other wireless option.
I have not seen any app or mod to make note 10.1 appear as mounted disks via usb. Synctoy cannot sync when phone is mounted as media devices. However there might be other programs that might be able to do it.
Earlier versions of samsung rom(for other devices) used to have it but not anymore
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aalupatti said:
Its a wireless access option via wifi and it shows the internal and external cards as a networked drive in your pc. Due to this data transfer speeds are much better than other wireless option.
I have not seen any app or mod to make note 10.1 appear as mounted disks via usb. Synctoy cannot sync when phone is mounted as media devices. However there might be other programs that might be able to do it.
Earlier versions of samsung rom(for other devices) used to have it but not anymore
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That is truly a nice option. Do you know if I can use WiFi tethering to connect the note and the pc? I'm asking that because at my company we still use wired networks so I can't put both devices under the same WiFi router except for the tethering option.

I'm using FolderSync on my phone and tablet.
The best, lot of customization.
Sync through SMB, ftp, ssh, Dropbox, GDrive, etc.
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I use Dropbox. There is an Android app called Dropsync which does two way sync on the note. There is a free version in the Market with file size limits to try itout.

cholywell said:
I use Dropbox. There is an Android app called Dropsync which does two way sync on the note. There is a free version in the Market with file size limits to try itout.
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Dropbox would be great but, as I mentioned in the first post I can't use it on my PC due to firewall restrictions at my company.

Lack of USB Mass Storage - Very Annoying
When I wrote the first question I didn´t realize the real problem... the lack of USB Mass Storage in Galaxy Note 10.1.
First of all... I cannot understand why Google decided to move from a standardized interface (USB Mass Storage) to a Microsoft crappy code designed specifically for Photos and Videos (MTP btw it means Media Transfer Protocol).
I know the "trend" is to have everything in the "cloud" but in my country 3G or 4G are still quite expensive and not all company work on full WiFi networks. The lack of such a "cloudless" sync system is in fact one of the main reasons that kept me away from Apple.
Funny thing is that Google an Sammy are copying Apple´s most annoying features... all "cloud" based, no standard sync systems (take the SNotes using Sammy proprietary cloud as an example), proprietary interfaces like the stupid 30 pin connector that needs a powered device to turn into HDMI (hilarious to say the least...)
To me the best "cloud" has always been to sync my PCs at Home and at Work using my Smartphone as the syncing device. I´m very very disappointed with the lack of USB Mass Storage on Galaxy Note 10.1.
Now a few workarounds to those living outside top countries where 4G and WiFi are everywhere...
1) MyPhoneExplorer - can be connected using bluetooth. Pros: has a dedicaded Folder Sync app. Cons: slower for larger files.
2) USB Mode Switch + Alt Mount - creates a "virtual" USB Mass Storage using cable connections - Pros: higher transfer rates. Cons: clumsy as you need to start two apps. Only mounts the internal storage. No sync system. At least I tried AllwaySync as it has a dedicaded ftp sync but couldn´t make it work.
3) SGS3 Easy UMS - Workaround for the SGS3 that works on both GN 10.1 ICS and JB. Pros: higher transfer rates. True Mass Storage that can be used with all PC Sync softwares. Cons: Easily stops working if any other app is accessing the card so usually you´ll need to restart your device to get it to work and even like that you will experience inconsistent results when connecting. Only mounts the external storage.
So we are moving forward but the holly grail isn't quite there yet... hope those apps help someone who is as disappointed on Android as I am.

SG USB Mass Storage Enabler
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297888
working on N8020 with CM10.2

wwwcase said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297888
working on N8020 with CM10.2
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Does not work with note 10.1 on stock based roms

I'm using Bitorrent Sync now, works great.

[Q] Accessing SDCARD from a computer

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.

.jond said:
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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USB OTG Apps Recommendations?

I've noticed that the OTA 4.4.2 update breaks native OTG forcing me to use a file manager app that supports OTG from the Play Store. With that said, does anyone have any recommendations for good file managers with USB OTG support? Preferrably paid with no adds, otherwise paid, but not too expensive (under <$5).
Also does anyone know if File Explorer (fx) supports USB OTG? I've been a long time user but I can't find anything in their documentation that mentions USB OTG support.

Acreo Aeneas said:
I've noticed that the OTA 4.4.2 update breaks native OTG forcing me to use a file manager app that supports OTG from the Play Store. With that said, does anyone have any recommendations for good file managers with USB OTG support? Preferrably paid with no adds, otherwise paid, but not too expensive (under <$5).
Also does anyone know if File Explorer (fx) supports USB OTG? I've been a long time user but I can't find anything in their documentation that mentions USB OTG support.
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Im pretty sure ES file explorer does and there is a free version. I will test it when I get home.

I thought maybe Nexus Media Importer would do it, I couldn't figure out how to copy entire directories from my /SD Card folder to the USB drive though :/
ES File Explorer (under KK) doesn't show the USB Drive like it used to under JB (Storage USB 1.1.1) which is a shame so I too wouldn't mind knowing a file explorer app that works (and allows write to the usb drive without rooting)
Kinda pissed Google broke USB OTG for KK, have you ever seen how slow Airdroid is at transferring big files over wi-fi...

techguyone said:
I thought maybe Nexus Media Importer would do it, I couldn't figure out how to copy entire directories from my /SD Card folder to the USB drive though :/
ES File Explorer (under KK) doesn't show the USB Drive like it used to under JB (Storage USB 1.1.1) which is a shame so I too wouldn't mind knowing a file explorer app that works (and allows write to the usb drive without rooting)
Kinda pissed Google broke USB OTG for KK, have you ever seen how slow Airdroid is at transferring big files over wi-fi...
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use stickmount to mount the memory and then use es file manager to acces the files

Looks like it needs root, is there a non root solution?
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techguyone said:
Looks like it needs root, is there a non root solution?
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I would like to know if a non-root solution is possible.
If I have to root it, is there a guide somewhere to know I can root my Moto G? I have the US GSM model (XT1034), 16 GBs, and it has the OTA 4.4.2 applied.

On Google+ someone suggested I use Total Commander with the USB plug in (both available from Google Play, and this does work, although the UI is like something from 1990
This solution doesn't need root, give it a go and see if it fits your needs.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hechler.tcplugins.usbstick

techguyone said:
On Google+ someone suggested I use Total Commander with the USB plug in (both available from Google Play, and this does work, although the UI is like something from 1990
This solution doesn't need root, give it a go and see if it fits your needs.
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That's true, I can confirm it works but in READ ONLY mode.
To write smth to USB Flash Stick / microSD connected via OTG you still need root.
PS
Read only is more than enough to cover my needs cause you still can copy files/folders from memory stick to internal memory.

techguyone said:
I thought maybe Nexus Media Importer would do it, I couldn't figure out how to copy entire directories from my /SD Card folder to the USB drive though :/
ES File Explorer (under KK) doesn't show the USB Drive like it used to under JB (Storage USB 1.1.1) which is a shame so I too wouldn't mind knowing a file explorer app that works (and allows write to the usb drive without rooting)
Kinda pissed Google broke USB OTG for KK, have you ever seen how slow Airdroid is at transferring big files over wi-fi...
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Yep Techguyone is bang on the money. Tested file explorer and various other usb apps and I can confirm that what worked in JB no longer works. Is this something to do with ART?
I can't understand why they would hobble this feature..... Could it be security related? I remember reading about the 'Fraud docks'. Where people would use a mobile charging hotspot and when they plug their android or iphone in it steals their data.....

It's not ART related, google are just gradually locking down their phones more and more which is to be honest, starting to get annoying. It's ridiculous to need root just to be able for example: to turn on/off GPS or Airplane mode. It's getting stupid now. Google are you listening?

techguyone said:
I thought maybe Nexus Media Importer would do it, I couldn't figure out how to copy entire directories from my /SD Card folder to the USB drive though :/
ES File Explorer (under KK) doesn't show the USB Drive like it used to under JB (Storage USB 1.1.1) which is a shame so I too wouldn't mind knowing a file explorer app that works (and allows write to the usb drive without rooting)
Kinda pissed Google broke USB OTG for KK, have you ever seen how slow Airdroid is at transferring big files over wi-fi...
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techguyone said:
It's not ART related, google are just gradually locking down their phones more and more which is to be honest, starting to get annoying. It's ridiculous to need root just to be able for example: to turn on/off GPS or Airplane mode. It's getting stupid now. Google are you listening?
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If its not security related, then it is probably more of a 'differential pricing' issue. Moto G has been too successful and is probably canablising sales from the Moto X and Nexus 5 more than expected, so they rush out 4.4.2 and lock up USB OTG and other features on the budget handset......

Use Nexus Media Importer, I was using it before the KK update and have continued to use it since getting KitKat. It works for reading and writing both ways without root. I have never rooted either of my G's. This is a fact not a guess as I actually use it.
And, you can copy entire directories both ways too. (edit)