[Q] How do I transfer files from my pc to my Nexus 5?

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Eden3319

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Aug 28, 2012

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• Jun 29, 2014

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MTP is just horrible, it fails with the transfer everytime when I move large files and I also tried leaving the screen on. Is there any other way to transfer files or at least to fix this?

 

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andresrivas

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Aug 4, 2010

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• Jun 29, 2014

• #2

You could try via smb over wifi (a.k.a. windows shared folders) and a file manager on the phone that can connect to it

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Eden3319

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Aug 28, 2012

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• Jun 29, 2014

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andresrivas said:

You could try via smb over wifi (a.k.a. windows shared folders) and a file manager on the phone that can connect to it

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No other way to use the usb like other normal phones? :\

 

danarama

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Aug 22, 2010

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• Jun 29, 2014

• #4

Eden3319 said:

No other way to use the usb like other normal phones? :\

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No, MTP is the only option in android with a cable

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bblzd

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• Jun 29, 2014

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Eden3319 said:

MTP is just horrible, it fails with the transfer everytime when I move large files and I also tried leaving the screen on. Is there any other way to transfer files or at least to fix this?

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Do you have WiFi at home? You could try to use a file manager app such as Es File Explorer to send all your files over wireless.

 

marleyfan61

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Aug 19, 2010

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• Jun 29, 2014

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bblzd said:

Do you have WiFi at home? You could try to use a file manager app such as Es File Explorer to send all your files over wireless.

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That's how I do it. Works like a charm.

 

wim69

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Jan 20, 2010

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• Jun 29, 2014

• #7

Try myphoneexplorer

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Eden3319

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Aug 28, 2012

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• Jun 29, 2014

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I fixed it with an internet enabled file browser. Still... it's pretty stupid.

 

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jss2

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Feb 12, 2012

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• Jun 29, 2014

• #9

rootSU said:

No, MTP is the only option in android with a cable

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Not entirely true. You can push/pull files to/from the device with adb, while connected via USB.

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danarama

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• Jun 29, 2014

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jss2 said:

Not entirely true. You can push/pull files to/from the device with adb, while connected via USB.

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Yes you're right but I guess I see that as a recovery-only solution

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