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[Q] Nexus 7 - backing up apps and game progress

My son has a Nexus 7 and twice I have had to replace it (due to lack of power charging problems) and twice he has lost his 'game progress'. The apps and games can be redownloaded but he loses all of his game progress. If I can't solve this problem, after this Nexus 7 goes (it's now having power charging problems and it is only 5 months old) he refuses to ever use a Nexus again and wants to go the iPad.
How can I backup games and their progress? I downloaded titanium but then realized there is no slot for a SD card or usb port to connect to my PC to backup. And I don't know how to use the cloud for this.
Suggestions?
Thanks
The Dad

You can connect your nexus 7 to your computer and view backup files / game files with 2 simple steps:
1) Configure MTP Connection by going to Settings -> Storage -> Menu button in upper-right side -> command USB Computer Connection -> MTP
2) Set USB debug mode- go to Settings-> About tablet -> tap the Build Number line for several times until
you get the 'you are now a developer!' message. go back -> Developer options -> Make sure that its on and you check 'USB debugging' box.
Thats it. when you use Titanium Backup, you should be able to see a folder named 'Titanium Backup" with all your backed up files when plugging the device to your pc. Note- If your game is pretty heavy, I suggest to backup the game's folder in Android->data->name of the game.
If it doesn't help- try to download USB drivers for your pc from Asus website: http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/Nexus_7/#support
Other alternative:
use BS file explorer to get to your need-to-backup folder- then by long pressing the folder you can choose to send it via your local shared network (wich can be configured by BS explorer) or, to zip it and then share it to a cloud service such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
Good luck!

Nexus 7 Backup games progress
REPLY........You say...."when plugging the device to your PC". I don't have a USB outlet (or any outlet other than power adapter) on my Nexus 7. So how can I plug the Nexus 7 into my PC ?

(Weird, I thought that Nexus 7 power adapter and cable are separated units...)
Any standard micro usb cable will do: https://www.modmypi.com/image/cache/data/raspberry-pi-accessories/microUSB-800x800.jpg
most electronic devices come with this kind of cable. just plug it into your nexus and pc.
(If you don't have any- it only costs about 1$)

amirTor said:
(Weird, I thought that Nexus 7 power adapter and cable are separated units...)
My Nexus 7 only has a power adapter (a hole) for connecting the power cord. There is NO other hole on the Nexus to plug in anything else. That's the issue. Thanks
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Is your nexus 7 power adapter hole looks like this? http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nexus-7-bottom-sticker.jpg
than its multi-functional connection that operates as power adapter and a data port.
you just need to plug the cable shown at my previous post.
Maybe this will make things clearer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YiFmkMULuA

The charging cable is a micro usb to usb cable. Plug the micro usb into the charging port on your tablet and the other end, instead of plugging it into the wall plug, plug it into a usb port on your computer.
The tablet should install drivers onto the computer and then you should be able to see the internal storage on the tablet (photos, music, videos etc).
This will however not help you in backing up the games and their data.
Look in the Playstore for Backup apps, specifically ones that DO NOT need root, there are a couple. They should be able to help.

Nexus7Question said:
My son has a Nexus 7 and twice I have had to replace it (due to lack of power charging problems) and twice he has lost his 'game progress'. The apps and games can be redownloaded but he loses all of his game progress. If I can't solve this problem, after this Nexus 7 goes (it's now having power charging problems and it is only 5 months old) he refuses to ever use a Nexus again and wants to go the iPad.
How can I backup games and their progress? I downloaded titanium but then realized there is no slot for a SD card or usb port to connect to my PC to backup. And I don't know how to use the cloud for this.
Suggestions?
Thanks
The Dad
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I guess the first question I have is; is the device rooted? If so, this makes backing up a bit simpler. You already have Titanium Backup, so just tap the button that looks like a square with a check mark. Then push the 'run' button that's in the "Backup all user apps + system data" (Third item in the backup section). Let this run. Once complete, you can upload the whole folder that TB put the files in (found by tapping 'menu' > Preferences > Backup folder laction) and upload it to a cloud service like Dropbox.
If you're not rooted (works with rooted devices too), we will need a Windows computer. This process can take a bit to explain, so sorry for the long post.
First, you’ll need to install Oracle’s Java Development Kit, which the Android SDK requires. Download and install the 32-bit version. The Android SDK wants the 32-bit version, even if you’re using a 64-bit version of Windows.
Next, download the Android SDK from Google. Extract the .zip folder to a location of your choosing, but remember where you put it. If you have the option to open extracted contents in a new window, do so.
Okay, now open the Android SDK Manager (you may have to open a subfolder or two) with administrative rights. You do this by right clicking on the .exe and choosing the option "Run as administror". A window will pop up, click yes, and after a small wait, the SDK Manager will open.
Now within the SDK Manger, under the tools section, check the box for Android SDK Platform-tools and click Install. This can take some time depending on your Internet connection. Once installed, go back to the open window where you cliked the SDK Manager .exe and navigate to the folder named "Platform Tools". If you're unsure where this is, the SDK Manager has the path of install located near the top.
Now let's get the tablet ready. If you can, charge your device to its fullest. Now go into the settings, scroll down to 'development options'. Near the top of this menu, make sure the toggle switch is in the 'on' position. Now scroll down to USB debugging, and tick the box. Tap "OK" when the message shows up. Now plug the smaller end of the USB cable (preferably the one that came with your Nexus) into the bottom of the tablet and the other into an open USB port of your computer. It's best to use a 2.0 USB port (no blue end) and if on a desktop, a port located in the rear.
If your computer starts installing any drivers, let it do this. Once that's finished, go to the window with the Platform Tools folder open. You should see a few files, two named "ADB" and another "Fastboot". Now hold your Shift key, right click in an open area, and choose the option "Open command window here". You may release the shift key at this time.
We're almost done. To make sure your tablet is seen by the computer type:
Code:
adb devices
One device should be listed. If you see no devices, adb can’t communicate with your device because its driver isn’t installed properly. In this case, go back to the SDK Manager and download the USB drivers. You may also need to restart your computer.
Assuming you're up and working, type:
Code:
adb backup -apk -shared -all -f C:\backup.ab
This backs up all the installed apps (APK files) and shared storage (SD card) data to the C:\backup.ab file on your computer.
After running this command, you’ll have to agree to the backup on the device. You can also encrypt the backup with a password here, if you like (leave it blank if you don't want encryption). Depending on how much data there is to back up, this can take some time. The device will letyou know when it's done.
Now for the restoration process:
On the new device, make sure USB debugging is enabled. On the computer, follow the same steps for opening the adb command window. Ensure adb can see the device, then type:
Code:
adb restore C:\backup.ab
On the device, you will need to confirm you want to do a full restore. If you encrypted the backup, enter in the password, then hit "Restore my data". If you didn't add encryption, then leave that area blank. Once the restoration is done, you're good to go.
Hopes this helps you (^^) Oh and if you need further explanation or screenshots, just let me know.

Thanks for the detailed response!! if my Nexus is not rooted, and before I go down this rather complex path I want to mention that I just read that "Helium" can be used instead of Titanium if the Nexus is not rooted. Would that be a simpler approach?
Also when I plug in the Nexus to PC cord my PC does not recognize the Nexus with a drive letter. I gave it 5 minutes. Any suggestions on that?
Thanks
Mark

Yes Helium is a good app. Are you using Windows 8? It doesn't like unsigned drivers being installed.
There is a guide here about installing drivers on your pc for nexus devices.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/nexus-7-2013-drivers-installation-guide/

killall said:
Yes Helium is a good app. Are you using Windows 8? It doesn't like unsigned drivers being installed.
I'm using Windows 7.
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OK try the link I just posted.

Considering Android 6.0 and MTP / Desktop PC File Manager

Hey,
I upgraded to 6.0 and found it very frustrating how Google handled the MTP and Desktop File Manager with the new OS.
Every time I hook up the phone to my PC or Laptop, I have to manually select MTP to get access to the Nexus 5's internal SD card, which I didn't have to do with KitKat or Lollipop.
This is so annoying....and yes, I set MTP in the Developers Options, but that didn't help.
Also, tons of folders simply won't show in the Windows File Explorer, like Titanium Backup, so I have to create a dummy folder manually, copy my back upped files in there and then move those files via ES File Explorer App to the actual Titanium Backup folder.
Same goes with almost everything I want to copy to the SD card. With Lollipop it was just copy and paste and you were good to go, in Marshmallow I constantly have to create dummy folders and then move the stuff to the directory I want it to be with ES File Explorer.
Is this done by purpose from Google or am I just doing something wrong??
I hope somebody knows the answer.
Cheers

same issue...

I noticed that too. my file explorer dont show any files (mixplorer )

Anyone?
I bet somebody is doing an Xposed module for setting MTP to default, yet the problem with the not properly working file explorer is bugging me. I don't want to spend 5 minutes for simply moving a file if copying it fails.
And since I am not at home alot, ONLY using a WiFi Transfer app is not an option

I would stop using MTP to transfer files all together. I use FTPserver and Filezilla and transfer files over WiFi. It's faster and I don't have to plug my phone in.
EDIT: I just read you said a WiFi transfer app is not an option. Sorry

jsgraphicart said:
I would stop using MTP to transfer files all together. I use FTPserver and Filezilla and transfer files over WiFi. It's faster and I don't have to plug my phone in.
EDIT: I just read you said a WiFi transfer app is not an option. Sorry
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Yea no problem. I already have two Wifi transfer apps which work pretty fine, yet since I travel sometimes at work (military) I don't have Wifi all the time or it isn't that easy to connect everything i.e. when I am in an hotel.
Tbh, I didn't try if all the folders show up in one of those wifi file explorers. Via USB MTP a lot of folders don't show up which is impossible to work with because I get constant error messages like "that folder already excists" or the transfer fails.

sutobe said:
Yea no problem. I already have two Wifi transfer apps which work pretty fine, yet since I travel sometimes at work (military) I don't have Wifi all the time or it isn't that easy to connect everything i.e. when I am in an hotel.
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You can maybe use the WiFi hotspot (if you have it), connect your laptop and transfer over your hotspot connection. I've done that on the Mac I use at work before.

I have the same problem with MTP.

On mac I found a solution (kind of). You have to go to "Developer options" -> "Select USB Configuration" -> switch from "MTP" to something else (e.g. "Charging only") and then switch back to "MTP". It will open Android File Transfer and it will work until you disconnect usb cable. After that you have to repeat that process

zokipirlo said:
On mac I found a solution (kind of). You have to go to "Developer options" -> "Select USB Configuration" -> switch from "MTP" to something else (e.g. "Charging only") and then switch back to "MTP". It will open Android File Transfer and it will work until you disconnect usb cable. After that you have to repeat that process
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Thanks, I mentioned it in a shorter form in my initial post. This and the not properly working file transfer from Desktop to phone AND the not showing folders on the SD card are the reason I won't upgrad to Marshmallow for now.

sutobe said:
Thanks, I mentioned it in a shorter form in my initial post. This and the not properly working file transfer from Desktop to phone AND the not showing folders on the SD card are the reason I won't upgrad to Marshmallow for now.
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I found a shortcut ... you can switch to mtp from notification center. I think that's a feature Because every time you put usb cable in phone, Android File Transfer won't start and jump on the middle of the screen .
Besides that, phone works much better now. At least my phone. Battery efficiency is much much better. From half a day to day and a half.

zokipirlo said:
I found a shortcut ... you can switch to mtp from notification center. I think that's a feature Because every time you put usb cable in phone, Android File Transfer won't start and jump on the middle of the screen .
Besides that, phone works much better now. At least my phone. Battery efficiency is much much better. From half a day to day and a half.
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I know that, I still think this is pretty annoying as hell because you have to do it every time, the settings won't stick. Also no idea why they had to move USB Settings to the developers menu.
Too complicated and uncomfortable to use.
There is still the fear of the not working Files transfer from windows to the SD card which keeps me from upgrading.
I hope this gets fixed...or anyone makes an Xposed module (when Xposed is working), I don't care then.

sutobe said:
Anyone?
I bet somebody is doing an Xposed module for setting MTP to default, yet the problem with the not properly working file explorer is bugging me. I don't want to spend 5 minutes for simply moving a file if copying it fails.
And since I am not at home alot, ONLY using a WiFi Transfer app is not an option
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But XPosed doesn't work on Android M, or am I wrong?

Usb Mode: Set Default to Mtp
sutobe said:
Hey,
I upgraded to 6.0 and found it very frustrating how Google handled the MTP and Desktop File Manager with the new OS.
Every time I hook up the phone to my PC or Laptop, I have to manually select MTP to get access to the Nexus 5's internal SD card, which I didn't have to do with KitKat or Lollipop.
This is so annoying....and yes, I set MTP in the Developers Options, but that didn't help.
Also, tons of folders simply won't show in the Windows File Explorer, like Titanium Backup, so I have to create a dummy folder manually, copy my back upped files in there and then move those files via ES File Explorer App to the actual Titanium Backup folder.
Same goes with almost everything I want to copy to the SD card. With Lollipop it was just copy and paste and you were good to go, in Marshmallow I constantly have to create dummy folders and then move the stuff to the directory I want it to be with ES File Explorer.
Is this done by purpose from Google or am I just doing something wrong??
I hope somebody knows the answer.
Cheers
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USB Mode: Set Default to MTP (file transfer) Marshmallow/6.0
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This worked on my Nexus 6 with 6.0
Default is set to Charge only mode, You can enable developer options and enable MTP feature by following below steps
1. Settings -> About phone -> Touch 5 times on Build Number to enable Developer options
2. Settings -> Developer Options -> Select USB Configuration -> MTP

lfg7000 said:
USB Mode: Set Default to MTP (file transfer) Marshmallow/6.0
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This worked on my Nexus 6 with 6.0
Default is set to Charge only mode, You can enable developer options and enable MTP feature by following below steps
1. Settings -> About phone -> Touch 5 times on Build Number to enable Developer options
2. Settings -> Developer Options -> Select USB Configuration -> MTP
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I already mentioned this a couple of times that this doesn't work.
The setting doesn't stick.
Did you copy that from here? --> http://androiding.how/set-mtp-default-usb-connection-marshmallow/
Also, is you file transfer via MTP working properly, can you copy folders with integrated subfolders? Do you see EVERY folder you can see in an File Explorer app also on your Windows PC Explorer?

I've also encountered something like this when i started out with MRA56K.
adb server would not see the device.
unplugged usb cable, went to dev options, selected MTP ("charging" was selected), plugged USB back in, been working ever since.

I have the same problem on my Mac too. I have to manually select 'MTP' from the notification shade despite setting it to MTP in developer options

lfg7000 said:
USB Mode: Set Default to MTP (file transfer) Marshmallow/6.0
====================================================================
This worked on my Nexus 6 with 6.0
Default is set to Charge only mode, You can enable developer options and enable MTP feature by following below steps
1. Settings -> About phone -> Touch 5 times on Build Number to enable Developer options
2. Settings -> Developer Options -> Select USB Configuration -> MTP
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matze0611 said:
But XPosed doesn't work on Android M, or am I wrong?
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zokipirlo said:
I found a shortcut ... you can switch to mtp from notification center. I think that's a feature Because every time you put usb cable in phone, Android File Transfer won't start and jump on the middle of the screen .
Besides that, phone works much better now. At least my phone. Battery efficiency is much much better. From half a day to day and a half.
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beekay201 said:
I've also encountered something like this when i started out with MRA56K.
adb server would not see the device.
unplugged usb cable, went to dev options, selected MTP ("charging" was selected), plugged USB back in, been working ever since.
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sutobe said:
I already mentioned this a couple of times that this doesn't work.
The setting doesn't stick.
Did you copy that from here? --> http://androiding.how/set-mtp-default-usb-connection-marshmallow/
Also, is you file transfer via MTP working properly, can you copy folders with integrated subfolders? Do you see EVERY folder you can see in an File Explorer app also on your Windows PC Explorer?
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vaibhav.ravi said:
I have the same problem on my Mac too. I have to manually select 'MTP' from the notification shade despite setting it to MTP in developer options
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This xposed app will do the trick, using this app user can set MTP as Default USB Connection on Marshmallow
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-usb-marshmallow-1-0-t3272072

Why is nobody giving this guy some props? This is awesome news!

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10 point 1 - migrating files using the USB

I'm trying to migrate .mp4 files from a friend's Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10 point 1 - Model GT-P51137ssxar tablet to my desktop PC running Windows 7.
I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the correct sub-forum but would appreciate your help locating the correct forum, please?
It was suggested to download drivers if the USB is not recognized but in this case the USB is recognized so I've skipped to the part where it suggests going to the tablet's “Settings” option in the menu accessing “Applications” from there and selecting “Development”. This will give you the “USB Debugging” option.
I found Settings but nowhere is “Applications” listed. I just see an App Manager and when that opens it justs lists downloaded Apps.
I don't see any “Development” so I'm not sure how I can reach the place where Debugging is done.
I can Bluetooth smaller files but the mp4 files are too large to Bluetooth which Is why I'm trying to use the USB chord but Windows Explorer does not see any .mp4 files on the tablet even though on the tablet screen it lists ( 75) files in the "Camera" section.
Thank you so much for your help and understanding.

eager to learn said:
I'm trying to migrate .mp4 files from a friend's Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10 point 1 - Model GT-P51137ssxar tablet to my desktop PC running Windows 7.
I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the correct sub-forum but would appreciate your help locating the correct forum, please?
It was suggested to download drivers if the USB is not recognized but in this case the USB is recognized so I've skipped to the part where it suggests going to the tablet's “Settings” option in the menu accessing “Applications” from there and selecting “Development”. This will give you the “USB Debugging” option.
I found Settings but nowhere is “Applications” listed. I just see an App Manager and when that opens it justs lists downloaded Apps.
I don't see any “Development” so I'm not sure how I can reach the place where Debugging is done.
I can Bluetooth smaller files but the mp4 files are too large to Bluetooth which Is why I'm trying to use the USB chord but Windows Explorer does not see any .mp4 files on the tablet even though on the tablet screen it lists ( 75) files in the "Camera" section.
Thank you so much for your help and understanding.
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You have to go to settings - about - then tap on build 7 times. The developer will appear in settings-developer there you can enable usb debugging.
What mode are you connected to the pc? Is it camera mode?
Try MTP media transfer and the pc will find all. Good luck

Hi Billy,
Thank you for posting.
I clicked on Settings and scrolled all the way down and I only have "About this device", no just plain "About". I clicked on "About this device" but I do not see the word "build" anywhere in there.
Could ti be located under another heading?
Once I click Settings I see a multitude of listings - Data Usage, Display, Sound, Storage, Cloud, Developer options.
I clicked on Developer options and saw "Build Number" and tapped that and it displayed that developer mode was already turned on.
What would you suggest I try next?
Thank you!

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10 point 1 - migrating files using the USB
Hi Billy,
I just conducted a little experiment. I copied an .mp4 file on my Windows 7 PC with one Windows Explorer window pane open and then with another Windows Explorer window pane one right next to that pane I pasted that .mpo4 into a folder on the Samsung marked "Camera" and it's in there.
Then, with the mouse, I dragged that .mp4 in the "Camera" folder on the Samsung back over to a different folder than where that .mp4 was on my PC and it dragged over perfectly.
That seems to suggest that my .mp4 files are *may not be* located in that "Camera" folder on the Samsung but rather in another folder.
Unless, Android does what Microsoft does which is have hidden folders on by default which you then have to uncheck in Windows to see certain folders and files. I have no experience with Android.
I assiduity opened every folder I could see on the Samsung but never saw any .mp4 file. I then did a Windows Explorer search of the entire Samsung for any file named .mp4 and it found nothing.
Yet, when I Bluetooth it finds .mp4 files but I have no idea where it finds them on the Samsung.
Thanks for your additional suggestions.

eager to learn said:
Hi Billy,
I just conducted a little experiment. I copied an .mp4 file on my Windows 7 PC with one Windows Explorer window pane open and then with another Windows Explorer window pane one right next to that pane I pasted that .mpo4 into a folder on the Samsung marked "Camera" and it's in there.
Then, with the mouse, I dragged that .mp4 in the "Camera" folder on the Samsung back over to a different folder than where that .mp4 was on my PC and it dragged over perfectly.
That seems to suggest that my .mp4 files are *may not be* located in that "Camera" folder on the Samsung but rather in another folder.
Unless, Android does what Microsoft does which is have hidden folders on by default which you then have to uncheck in Windows to see certain folders and files. I have no experience with Android.
I assiduity opened every folder I could see on the Samsung but never saw any .mp4 file. I then did a Windows Explorer search of the entire Samsung for any file named .mp4 and it found nothing.
Yet, when I Bluetooth it finds .mp4 files but I have no idea where it finds them on the Samsung.
Thanks for your additional suggestions.
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I think you are connected to the pc in camera mode via the usb cable
See, when you connect your tab to pc via a usb,
You will get in your notification bar of your Samsung tab "usb connected to pc" , you should check that option there should be 2 or 3 options, one is media transfer(mtp) , second is camera mode and third is charge only(maybe different in your case)
When you select media transfer, the pc detects the phone Internal as well as external sd card and it will be in "my computer" listed as your model name with all the files and you can copy and move it in that mode. If you're seeing it in "camera mode" it will be showing a camera icon. In that case the pc only detects the media under DCIM camera folder. It won't show all your files in that mode other than that folder Cause the pc treat it as a digital camera.
Hope this helps and you get an idea how android works and don't forget to keep the tab unlocked while connecting. It won't show anything unless unlocked

Hi Billy,
When I turn on the tablet and connect its USB chord to the PC a message on the tablet appears ups saying “connected by camera”.
I never get a choice of how to connect to the PC so when I import all the files in DCIM>Camera I just get .jpgs, no .mp4s or even a list of .mp4s.
Is there a way to access some area on the tablet and change it so that media transfer (mtp) becomes an option?
There’s noting in the manual about this.
Thanks.

eager to learn said:
Hi Billy,
When I turn on the tablet and connect its USB chord to the PC a message on the tablet appears ups saying “connected by camera”.
I never get a choice of how to connect to the PC so when I import all the files in DCIM>Camera I just get .jpgs, no .mp4s or even a list of .mp4s.
Is there a way to access some area on the tablet and change it so that media transfer (mtp) becomes an option?
There’s noting in the manual about this.
Thanks.
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You get option to change after you connect the usb,
You just have unlock your tab, swipe down notifications, tap on the message connected to camera, it should show both the option to switch between camera mode and mtp, in camera mode, it won't work my dear.
Yes there's no manual indeed, but people here are probably good at helping each other out

I don't get any options when I connect the usb cable. None. For a second I see a pop which says "connecting to camera" and that's it. Nothing else happens. I don't know which "tab" your referring to? Is there a tab up top like in Windows (e.g. File\Edit\View)? There is no Notifications on screen. I see an icon for Settings | Polaris| Contacts but no Notification. Need I enter Settings and change something Thanks.?

Can't connect Pixel and Windows 10.

When I plug in my pixel into my Windows 10 laptop, neither device responds. This means that I get neither the AutoPlay pop up on the laptop, or the USB option notification on the phone.
What I have tried:
Plugging into a Windows 7 laptop; the AutoPlay box appears on the laptop, the USB options notification appears on the phone
Tried all USB ports on the Windows 10 laptop.
Confirmed that other USB devices appear correctly on the Windows 10 laptop
Any thoughts?
Guidance?

tithij said:
When I plug in my pixel into my Windows 10 laptop, neither device responds. This means that I get neither the AutoPlay pop up on the laptop, or the USB option notification on the phone.
What I have tried:
Plugging into a Windows 7 laptop; the AutoPlay box appears on the laptop, the USB options notification appears on the phone
Tried all USB ports on the Windows 10 laptop.
Confirmed that other USB devices appear correctly on the Windows 10 laptop
Any thoughts?
Guidance?
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Have you installed the latest fastboot and adb. If not download them here and make sure to add the folder containing the files in your path or unzip the files to your Windows directory. I had the same problem on Windows 10 when I was running it and that fixed it for me.

Check in Device Manager to see if the Android device is listed. If it's listed but is indicated as not having a driver loaded, you can always download the latest drivers from https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb.html and the latest platform tools at https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip.
Extract the drivers, right click the non-working Android entry in Device Manager, point it to the main folder you extracted the drivers into and see if it'll load the drivers. This may not be the problem but worth a try. Even if it doesn't solve it on Windows 10, try the same thing on Windows 7. Windows 7 may be too old that it won't automatically find the correct necessary driver like it should on 10.

tithij said:
When I plug in my pixel into my Windows 10 laptop, neither device responds. This means that I get neither the AutoPlay pop up on the laptop, or the USB option notification on the phone.
What I have tried:
Plugging into a Windows 7 laptop; the AutoPlay box appears on the laptop, the USB options notification appears on the phone
Tried all USB ports on the Windows 10 laptop.
Confirmed that other USB devices appear correctly on the Windows 10 laptop
Any thoughts?
Guidance?
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Google search terms: Windows 10, Pixel driver, XDA yields this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-fix-mtp-driver-windows-10-t3570625
Simple enough? Hope it works for you.

thanks, but no luck
@Misterxtc thank you. Already tried. No luck
 @oirraW the device does not appear in Device Manager.
 @bobby janow I am familiar with Google. Believe it or not, I even went to page 3 of the search. The solution you found has been tried and does not work.

Install Linux, no drivers to install, it just works
Some dumbed down versions you might have to do
apt install adb fastboot
You never have to reboot, only if new kernel, and that too is going to change
Sent from my Pixel using XDA-Developers Legacy app

tithij said:
the device does not appear in Device Manager.
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Until you can get it to show up in Device Manager, there's nothing else you can do. Try a different USB port? Reboot the PC? Try a different cable if you have one? I can't think of anything else to try other than reinstalling Windows. I haven't had any trouble on Windows 7 or 10.

@piperx might be extending my tech skills a little too far. @roirraW "edor" ehT that is a pity.
Thanks all for your help; if I stumble across a solution, I'll post back.

tithij said:
@piperx might be extending my tech skills a little too far. @roirraW "edor" ehT that is a pity.
Thanks all for your help; if I stumble across a solution, I'll post back.
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Where's your sense of adventure ,?
If you can use Windows you can use Linux ?
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clutching at straws but worth trying as tell the computer sees the phone and lists it you are stuck so enable developer options then enable usb debugging and set usb configuration to MTP then with the phone connected and the phone unlocked reboot the phone keeping the phone unlocked all the time.

piperx said:
Where's your sense of adventure ,
If you can use Windows you can use Linux
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It's not the use of it, it's the installation of a dual boot that doesn't take up too much space.
I did go have a look, suggestions are Ubuntu or Mint. Would like the smaller one.

vickersg said:
clutching at straws but worth trying as tell the computer sees the phone and lists it you are stuck so enable developer options then enable usb debugging and set usb configuration to MTP then with the phone connected and the phone unlocked reboot the phone keeping the phone unlocked all the time.
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I'll give it a whirl.
Have played with the developer options a bit, but to no avail.

tithij said:
It's not the use of it, it's the installation of a dual boot that doesn't take up too much space.
I did go have a look, suggestions are Ubuntu or Mint. Would like the smaller one.
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Make a bootable USB of each distro you want to try. It's super easy with Rufus. This way you can try it without installing anything or wasting blank disks. I like Mint, it's basically Ubuntu with a face-lift.

No app needed to do simple things from command line ?
dd if=nameofiso of=/dev/sxx bs=4M; sync
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i'm not having much luck.. the device manager still either shows "pixel?" if the phone is set to no transfer.. or "MTP?" if phone set to file transfer... if I update drivers.. it says it tries then fails / had an error... any ideas?

@tithij You ever figure this out? I have the same problem I've even replaced the daughterboard but can't get the phone to show up in device manager when in bootloader mode.

GbizzleMcGrizzle said:
@tithij You ever figure this out? I have the same problem I've even replaced the daughterboard but can't get the phone to show up in device manager when in bootloader mode.
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I haven't actually done anything to fix it except to upgrade my phone and laptop.
Phone is on Android 9
Windows enterprise is on 1709
Now when I plug the phone in, I get the options on the phone and laptop. I choose File transfer and it works.
Not really helpful. But sometimes it seems apathy solves all problems.

If Pixel phone on connecting to windows only shows up in File Manager when you choose PTP option in the Pixel’s USB Preferences (and disappears from Explorer when you select File Transfer), you will be restricted to the DCIM and photos directory, thanks to the miserable ADB Composite driver that keeps getting updated or installed for morons who can’t handle full drive access in their pixels. ADB and PTP were designed so idiots would not need to worry about anything other than their media directories on their Pixel phones.
For anyone above age 4, full access to the Pixel SD memory is preferred. To fix the above, it is necessary to ditch the ADB drivers and get the generic MTP drivers back instead in Windows. Here’s how I did it on a Pixel 4XL with android 12 or 13:
Unplug phone, make sure Developer’s Options is ‘on’ and that USB Debugging is ‘on’
Ensure that in USB Preferences, it is defaulted to File Transfer/Android Auto and NOT to PTP
In Windows, open Device Manager, View, and check ‘show hidden files’
Then, open View-Devices by Type-Portable and delete/uninstall your Pixel phone, all of them if there’s more than one.
Then start looking for anything that says Android or ADB, and delete every shred of anything that’s an ADB Driver interface, whether composite, USB, whatever. If it has ADB in it alone or under LeMobile or Acer, it’s got to go. Uninstall and delete them
Plug in phone
Under Device Manager-View-Devices by Type-Portable find your Pixel device. Right click and Update Driver. Then, click Browse My computer, then click Let Me Choose, and then click MTB USB Device… I picked the bottom-most one
That’s it, it should work

Samsung S7 Edge ADB Commands

Hi,
Basically I have a Samsung S7 Edge (SM-G935F) which the screen is completely smashed on (no display no touch). When I connect it to the PC it detects the phone but it doesn't show the folders inside (can only assume its got a prompt to accept PC or USB debugging isn't enabled).
After a lot of testing with OTG cables keyboards/mouse etc the furthest I got was putting the phone into Recovery Mode (PWR, VOL UP & HOME) then selected APPLY UPDATE ADB.
When I run the ADB in Powershell and run "adb devices" it finds the device ID and says "sideload".
Is there any command I can run to pull the files off my internal DCIM folder (thats all I really need)?
I did read up the only way this could be possible is to install a custom rom (TWP with ODIN?) and then pull files off.
Is this possible and would installing a custom rom delete my internal files as that would render this pointless.
Sorry im new to a lot of this so all my knowledge is just what ive read recently.
Thanks

1. To pull user data USB-debugging must got enabled. May be this method works for you to enable it:
2. To flash TWRP it's required device's bootloader got unlocked - what requires OEM unlock must got enabled . Note: Unlocking bootloader erases all user data.

jwoegerbauer said:
1. To pull user data USB-debugging must got enabled. May be this method works for you to enable it:
2. Once you unlock device's bootloader - what is required to flash TWRP - all user data get lost.
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Thanks for the reply,
Ok so my only option is the "blind" method.
I have the app installed via Google Play Store on my PC to the device however when I hold down the home button to ask google I hear no reply from her, is there any hotkey to use for this device to ask google or any alternative methods to open this app?
I can see the S7 Edge is connected to my WIFI as it shows on the Sky Hub and IPScanner.
Also is there a way to tell what android interface version I have so I can follow someone on Youtube going into Settings or Apps etc to open the app.
I feel like I am so close to getting these photos off the phone but its just a blind guess at the moment.

I managed to get a hold of a friends S7 Edge, using this I mapped out some keyboard functions to turn on developers options then usb debuggings.
What I have noticed is now when I connect the phone via USB to the PC and run ADB DEVICES it shows up the ID then unauthorised as the status, so I can only assume this means I have USB DEBUGGING ENABLED.
Is this correct?
If so why when I open the Samsung Galaxy in Windows does it still not show the folders, is there another setting I need to turn on/off?

Rowan88 said:
I managed to get a hold of a friends S7 Edge, using this I mapped out some keyboard functions to turn on developers options then usb debuggings.
What I have noticed is now when I connect the phone via USB to the PC and run ADB DEVICES it shows up the ID then unauthorised as the status, so I can only assume this means I have USB DEBUGGING ENABLED.
Is this correct?
If so why when I open the Samsung Galaxy in Windows does it still not show the folders, is there another setting I need to turn on/off?
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you are confuse you want to view phone content and sd card? you need to change from charging to MTP connection from drop-down notification bar of your device

ineedroot69 said:
you are confuse you want to view phone content and sd card? you need to change from charging to MTP connection from drop-down notification bar of your device
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I want the internal storage contents of DCIM on the phone.
I followed the steps on my "donor" phone to go into Developer Options > USB Configuration > MTP but all that happens is the phone detects on Windows but wont show me the contents of it.
I also tried changing to PTP but same issue.
I know there is a pop-up that shows on the phone asking to ALLOW THE PC TO ACCESS FILES but I cannot have the USB DATA CABLE and OTG/KEYBOARD plugged in at the same time (and I also tried two OTG adapters both came up MOISTURE DETECTED when using).
So unless anyone knows of a OTG SPLITTER that 100% works with S7 EDGE then I need to find a way to either bypass the ALLOW MESSAGE or manually add my PC to its allow list.

Rowan88 said:
I want the internal storage contents of DCIM on the phone.
I followed the steps on my "donor" phone to go into Developer Options > USB Configuration > MTP but all that happens is the phone detects on Windows but wont show me the contents of it.
I also tried changing to PTP but same issue.
I know there is a pop-up that shows on the phone asking to ALLOW THE PC TO ACCESS FILES but I cannot have the USB DATA CABLE and OTG/KEYBOARD plugged in at the same time (and I also tried two OTG adapters both came up MOISTURE DETECTED when using).
So unless anyone knows of a OTG SPLITTER that 100% works with S7 EDGE then I need to find a way to either bypass the ALLOW MESSAGE or manually add my PC to its allow list.
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Followed steps again and changed to PTP and FILES ARE NOW SHOWING!!
Happy man!
Thanks for all the help

Rowan88 said:
I want the internal storage contents of DCIM on the phone.
I followed the steps on my "donor" phone to go into Developer Options > USB Configuration > MTP but all that happens is the phone detects on Windows but wont show me the contents of it.
I also tried changing to PTP but same issue.
I know there is a pop-up that shows on the phone asking to ALLOW THE PC TO ACCESS FILES but I cannot have the USB DATA CABLE and OTG/KEYBOARD plugged in at the same time (and I also tried two OTG adapters both came up MOISTURE DETECTED when using).
So unless anyone knows of a OTG SPLITTER that 100% works with S7 EDGE then I need to find a way to either bypass the ALLOW MESSAGE or manually add my PC to its allow list.
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fully charge your phone and hopefully the heat generated from charging process remove the moisture detected warning or you can also use hair blower to heat your charging port area
also don't put your device on microwave oven unless you want to see some fireworks